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North Of Wales Collection

"Exploring the Enchanting North of Wales

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: St Davids College, Lampeter, Cardiganshire (engraving)

St Davids College, Lampeter, Cardiganshire (engraving)
7159316 St Davids College, Lampeter, Cardiganshire (engraving) by Gastineau, Henry (1791-1876) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Davids College, Lampeter, Cardiganshire)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire (engraving)

Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire (engraving)
7159446 Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire (engraving) by Gastineau, Henry (1791-1876) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Hafod House, Cardiganshire (engraving)

Hafod House, Cardiganshire (engraving)
7159317 Hafod House, Cardiganshire (engraving) by Gastineau, Henry (1791-1876) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hafod House, Cardiganshire)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil)

Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil)
7064886 Church Pool, Bettws-y-coed (oil) by Parker, Henry (1858-1930); Private Collection

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Tintern Abbey, 19th century (b/w photo)

Tintern Abbey, 19th century (b/w photo)
6266319 Tintern Abbey, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom. The abbey was founded in 1131)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)

Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)
7235884 Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); (add.info.: Glanusk Park, Brecknockshire, Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine

The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine (colour litho)
2814768 The drama of mining, extraction from a well of workers who died after an explosion in a Welsh mine (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving)

Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving)
7173333 Newport Rising, Wales, 1839 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street battle between Chartists and soldiers during the Newport Rising, Wales, 1839)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)

Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261549 Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour) by Barnes, J. H. & Cole, J. H. (19th century); 43x74 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Vale of Conway, Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)

Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour)
7261371 Idwall, North Wales, 1850-1900 (Watercolour) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900); 33.5x50.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Idwall)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261665 Conway Castle [2], 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 17x28 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Conway Castle (2), Wales

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)

Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)
7261347 Beddgelert, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 26.5x43.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Beddgelert)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour)

Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261342 Conway Castle [3], 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 18.5x25.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Conway Castle (3); Watercolour; Cox

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)

Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour)
7261669 Cader Idris, North Wales, 1800-49 (Watercolour) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 19.5x29.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Cader Idris, North Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261503 Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 20.3x30.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: View in North Wales, 1800-59 (Watercolour)

View in North Wales, 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261338 View in North Wales, 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 15x25 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: View in North Wales; Watercolour; Cox)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: A View in North Wales with Bridge, 1800-59 (Watercolour)

A View in North Wales with Bridge, 1800-59 (Watercolour)
7261677 A View in North Wales with Bridge, 1800-59 (Watercolour) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 17.5x27.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A view in North Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho)

Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho)
7149432 Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho) by Jacobs, Louise Rice (1886-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor Christmas scene)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Cader Idris, with the Mawddach River, c. 1774 (oil on canvas)

Cader Idris, with the Mawddach River, c. 1774 (oil on canvas)
500125 Cader Idris, with the Mawddach River, c.1774 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 105.5x120.5 (framed) 89.8x105.5 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: The greatest speakers of 1911 (litho)

The greatest speakers of 1911 (litho)
7201327 The greatest speakers of 1911 (litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The greatest speakers of 1911)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: St David and the Holy Grail (colour litho)

St David and the Holy Grail (colour litho)
7148520 St David and the Holy Grail (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St David and the Holy Grail)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)

Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving)
7234751 Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Snowdon (oil on canvas)

Snowdon (oil on canvas)
AGN332895 Snowdon (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: see 95688 for different version; ); Photo © Agnew s, London

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Summer Evening (Caernarvon Castle) c. 1764-65 (oil on canvas)

Summer Evening (Caernarvon Castle) c. 1764-65 (oil on canvas)
XYC165951 Summer Evening (Caernarvon Castle) c.1764-65 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 62.9x116.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper)

Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper)
XYC283249 Castell Dinas Bran, Wales (graphite & black chalk on paper) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 19.4x54.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Snowdon from Llyn Nanttle (oil on canvas)

Snowdon from Llyn Nanttle (oil on canvas)
WAG428380 Snowdon from Llyn Nanttle (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)

Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234192 Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle
7243392 Caernarfon Castle by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarfon Castle, aka Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho)

From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho)
1599588 From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Plas Mawr, 1917 (oil on canvas)

Plas Mawr, 1917 (oil on canvas)
TW427197 Plas Mawr, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Grundy, Cuthbert Cartwright (1846-1946); 61.4 x 92.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Plas Mawr)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Prince of Waless feathers (chromolitho)

Prince of Waless feathers (chromolitho)
7173200 Prince of Waless feathers (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Waless feathers)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales

Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales
6339793 Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: A farming family on their way to market

A farming family on their way to market
7243361 A farming family on their way to market by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farming family on their way to market)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: A Mountainous Riverscape, c. 1838-86 (oil on canvas)

A Mountainous Riverscape, c. 1838-86 (oil on canvas)
7240925 A Mountainous Riverscape, c.1838-86 (oil on canvas) by Danby, Thomas (1818-86); 89x150 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Two children paddle in the foreground)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Welsh girl eating leaks (colour litho)

Welsh girl eating leaks (colour litho)
7151089 Welsh girl eating leaks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Map of the counties of England and Wales (engraving)

Map of the counties of England and Wales (engraving)
7147405 Map of the counties of England and Wales (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the counties of England and Wales)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: The making of Blodeuwedd (colour litho)

The making of Blodeuwedd (colour litho)
7149253 The making of Blodeuwedd (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The making of Blodeuwedd by the Math and Gwydion)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: David Lloyd George, Welsh Liberal politician and Prime Minister of Britain (colour litho)

David Lloyd George, Welsh Liberal politician and Prime Minister of Britain (colour litho)
7156991 David Lloyd George, Welsh Liberal politician and Prime Minister of Britain (colour litho) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Welsh place name (colour litho)

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Welsh place name (colour litho)
7153645 Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Welsh place name (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: England and Wales, Political (colour litho)

England and Wales, Political (colour litho)
7161259 England and Wales, Political (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England and Wales, Political)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: A Summer Lifeboat Launch (b / w photo)

A Summer Lifeboat Launch (b / w photo)
7160784 A Summer Lifeboat Launch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Lifeboat Launch)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Aberystwyth from Pier (b / w photo)

Aberystwyth from Pier (b / w photo)
7160783 Aberystwyth from Pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aberystwyth from Pier)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: College and Pier, Aberystwyth (b / w photo)

College and Pier, Aberystwyth (b / w photo)
7160778 College and Pier, Aberystwyth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: College and Pier, Aberystwyth)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Promenade, Aberystwyth (b / w photo)

Promenade, Aberystwyth (b / w photo)
7160769 Promenade, Aberystwyth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenade, Aberystwyth)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Dolbadarn Castle (b / w photo)

Dolbadarn Castle (b / w photo)
7160641 Dolbadarn Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolbadarn Castle)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Snowdon from Llyn Llydaw (b / w photo)

Snowdon from Llyn Llydaw (b / w photo)
7160639 Snowdon from Llyn Llydaw (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowdon from Llyn Llydaw)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: Llanberis and Snowdon (b / w photo)

Llanberis and Snowdon (b / w photo)
7160632 Llanberis and Snowdon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Llanberis and Snowdon)

Background imageNorth Of Wales Collection: The Cathedral Church of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, South Wales (engraving)

The Cathedral Church of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, South Wales (engraving)
7170324 The Cathedral Church of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Exploring the Enchanting North of Wales: A Glimpse into its Rich History and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes and fascinating history of North Wales. From the majestic Ruthin Castle, nestled in Denbighshire, to the historic St Davids College in Lampeter, Cardiganshire, this region is a treasure trove of enchanting sights. Transport yourself back in time with an engraving depicting Roman soldiers setting fire to sacred groves on Anglesey, showcasing the clash between ancient Druidic traditions and imperial conquest. Delve further into history with an intriguing satire on coal rationing during the South Wales miners strike of 1873 – "The Coal Famine; or, Its an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good. " Nature lovers will be captivated by Church Pool in Bettws-y-coed, depicted through a mesmerizing oil painting that captures its serene beauty. Glanusk Park in Brecknockshire also beckons visitors with its picturesque charm as portrayed in an exquisite 1880 engraving. Experience the drama of mining through a poignant color lithograph illustrating workers lost after a tragic explosion deep within a Welsh mine. This artwork serves as a reminder of their sacrifice and resilience. Step back into history once more with depictions such as Newport Rising – capturing a significant moment from Wales' past when social unrest gripped the nation. Marvel at breathtaking watercolor scenes like Vale of Conway - transporting you to idyllic countryside vistas - or immerse yourself in tranquil settings like Beddgelert's North Wales captured beautifully on canvas during the 19th century. North Wales offers something for everyone - from historical landmarks to natural wonders - inviting you to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with culture, heritage, and awe-inspiring beauty.