Majuj Collection

St. Dunstans Clock, 1897. Creator: Unknown
St. Dunstans Clock, 1897. The clock was installed at the church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in Fleet Street, London, in 1671

All a-Gog at Guildhall or the civic giants displaying their solid attachments, 1830. One of the City giants (Gog?) and Sir John Key, Lord Mayor of London

Gog and Magog with a barrel, 1840. Artist: Ebenezer Landells
Gog and Magog with a barrel, 1840. The mythical giants, statues of whom are inside the Guildhall in the City of London

Interior of the Guildhall, City of London, 1838. Artist
Interior of the Guildhall, City of London, 1838. Merchants assembled in the Guildhall after the destruction of the second Royal Exchange in 1838. Also showing the statues of the giants Gog and Magog

View of the Guildhall with the giants Gog and Magog on either side, City of London, 1788

The Great City Police, 1840. Two City policemen converse at a table

Brougham and the Civic Giants, 1848. Lord Brougham and Vaux, with fists doubled, threatens Gog and Magog, who express alarm. The subject refers to a verbal attack by Lord Brougham and Vaux on the city

Gog and Magog, Guildhall, London, 1809. Artist: George Shepherd
Gog and Magog, Guildhall, London, 1809. Balcony with statues of the two giants Gog and Magog on either side of an ornate clock

The Guildhall, London, 1838. Artist: C Matthews
The Guildhall, London, 1838. Merchants in top hats assembled in the Guildhall, after the Royal Exchange was destroyed by fire in 1838

Queen Victorias visit to the City of London, 1837. Artist: Nathaniel Whittock
View of Queen Victorias visit to the City of London, 9 November 1837, showing the Queen leaving Buckingham Palace; the Lord Mayor receiving the Queen at Temple Bar; the banquet in the Guildhall

An illustrated songsheet, 1831. Two images with the songs Gog and Magog rewarded and King William and the citizens of London beneath

Magogs courtship, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Magogs courtship, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Statues of Gog (Gogmagog) and Magog (Corineus), 1886. Statues of the mythical giants are housed within the Guildhall in the City of London

The Inside of Guild Hall near Cheapside, London, c18th century (1886). Artist: William Griggs
The Inside of Guild Hall near Cheapside, London, c18th century (1886). The statues of the giants Gog and Magog can be seen on the left

Gog and Magog, Guildhall, London, c1902. Set up after the Great Fire of London. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

The Voice of the Turtle, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Voice of the Turtle, 1874. Gog and Magog represent the City of London in this cartoon which relates to the proposal to enlarge the Corporation

The City Police, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
The City Police, 1863. Magog comments: I Say, Brother Gog, They Seem to Think We Ain t No Sort O Use. Here, following the recently highlighted failings of the Citys police force

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"Majuj: Unveiling the Timeless Legends and Vibrant History of Guildhall, London" Step into the enchanting world as we delve into the captivating tales surrounding Guildhall, a place steeped in history. From St. Dunstans Clock, an enigmatic creation from 1897 with its mysterious origins lost to time, to the awe-inspiring sight of Gog and Magog proudly displaying their solid attachments in "All a-Gog at Guildhall" in 1830. Ebenezer Landells' masterpiece "Gog and Magog with a barrel" transports us back to 1840 when these mythical giants graced the cityscape. As we explore further inside the majestic Guildhall through an artist's lens capturing its grandeur in 1838, we are reminded of its significance as a symbol of power and governance. Dating back even earlier to 1788, George Shepherd's depiction reveals Gog and Magog standing tall on either side of the Guildhall - guardians watching over this great city. The Great City Police depicted in all their glory during that same era remind us that order was maintained within these hallowed walls. Intriguingly titled "Civic anointing - or - the catastrophe of Lord Mayors Day, " this snapshot from 1827 offers a glimpse into dramatic events that unfolded within these historic halls. Brougham's encounter with Civic Giants adds another layer to Majuj's narrative as it unfolds before our eyes in 1848. Nathaniel Whittock immortalizes Queen Victoria's visit to City Hall in his artwork from 1837, capturing her grace amidst this iconic setting. Meanwhile, an illustrated songsheet from 1831 takes us on a melodic journey through time where stories were sung rather than spoken. Majuj invites you on an immersive experience where legends intertwine with reality; where each brushstroke tells a tale of Guildhall's rich heritage.