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Old England Collection (#3)

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of Old England

Background imageOld England Collection: View of Tintern Abbey (engraving)

View of Tintern Abbey (engraving)
1587066 View of Tintern Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Tintern Abbey. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 October 1842)

Background imageOld England Collection: Alum Bay, Isle of Wight (engraving)

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1587013 Alum Bay, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alum Bay, Isle of Wight)

Background imageOld England Collection: Thurgarton Church (engraving)

Thurgarton Church (engraving)
1586897 Thurgarton Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thurgarton Church. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 July 1842)

Background imageOld England Collection: The Gateway of Ethelberts Castle (engraving)

The Gateway of Ethelberts Castle (engraving)
1625123 The Gateway of Ethelberts Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gateway of Ethelberts Castle)

Background imageOld England Collection: 'Turpins Oak, 'at Finchley (engraving)

"Turpins Oak, "at Finchley (engraving)
1612169 " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Turpins Oak, " at Finchley)

Background imageOld England Collection: Old Belsize House, Hampstead (engraving)

Old Belsize House, Hampstead (engraving)
1607720 Old Belsize House, Hampstead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Belsize House, Hampstead)

Background imageOld England Collection: Remains of Malmesbury Abbey Church (engraving)

Remains of Malmesbury Abbey Church (engraving)
1607370 Remains of Malmesbury Abbey Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Malmesbury Abbey Church)

Background imageOld England Collection: Strandwell or Pipe-Well Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (engraving)

Strandwell or Pipe-Well Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (engraving)
1607237 Strandwell or Pipe-Well Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strandwell or Pipe-Well Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex)

Background imageOld England Collection: Brentwood Grammar School (engraving)

Brentwood Grammar School (engraving)
1606978 Brentwood Grammar School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brentwood Grammar School)

Background imageOld England Collection: Last Sight of Old England (coloured engraving)

Last Sight of Old England (coloured engraving)
5218940 Last Sight of Old England (coloured engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Sight of Old England)

Background imageOld England Collection: Off to the Front from Old England, the New South Wales Lancers passing through the City (litho)

Off to the Front from Old England, the New South Wales Lancers passing through the City (litho)
1043165 Off to the Front from Old England, the New South Wales Lancers passing through the City (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld England Collection: Sopwell Nunnery (engraving)

Sopwell Nunnery (engraving)
1101634 Sopwell Nunnery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sopwell Nunnery. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageOld England Collection: Ludlow Castle (engraving)

Ludlow Castle (engraving)
1101538 Ludlow Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludlow Castle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageOld England Collection: The Royal Free Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving)

The Royal Free Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving)
1101143 The Royal Free Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Free Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Background imageOld England Collection: Cranoe, Leicestershire (engraving)

Cranoe, Leicestershire (engraving)
1100973 Cranoe, Leicestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cranoe, Leicestershire)

Background imageOld England Collection: Tradescants House, South Lambeth (engraving)

Tradescants House, South Lambeth (engraving)
1101759 Tradescants House, South Lambeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tradescants House, South Lambeth)

Background imageOld England Collection: Beddington House (engraving)

Beddington House (engraving)
1101736 Beddington House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beddington House. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageOld England Collection: Half-Timbered House, Chester (engraving)

Half-Timbered House, Chester (engraving)
1101651 Half-Timbered House, Chester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half-Timbered House, Chester)

Background imageOld England Collection: Nooks and Corners of Old England (engraving)

Nooks and Corners of Old England (engraving)
1096440 Nooks and Corners of Old England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nooks and Corners of Old England)

Background imageOld England Collection: The thatcher at work on the roof of a Dorset Cottage

The thatcher at work on the roof of a Dorset Cottage

Background imageOld England Collection: Springtime in Kent

Springtime in Kent
Sheep grazing in a Kent orchard, oast houses in the background

Background imageOld England Collection: Holy Trinity Church, Mardale

Holy Trinity Church, Mardale, just before it was demolished and the area flooded by Haweswater Reservoir. The last service was held on 18 August 1935

Background imageOld England Collection: Romany children making clothes pegs

Romany children making clothes pegs, the caravan and horses in the background

Background imageOld England Collection: Tulip picking in Lincolnshire

Tulip picking in Lincolnshire

Background imageOld England Collection: Covent Garden Market, Westminster, London, England in the early 19th century

Covent Garden Market, Westminster, London, England in the early 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners

Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners, an early voluntary police force established by the magistrate Henry Fielding in 1749

Background imageOld England Collection: Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher

Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A 19th century view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

A 19th century view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: The Royal Arcade, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century

The Royal Arcade, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century, the building was demolished in 1963. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century

Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century. Built by Richard Grainger (1797-1861) a builder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Background imageOld England Collection: The Folly, a floating coffee-house on the River Thames, opposite Somerset House, London, England

The Folly, a floating coffee-house on the River Thames, opposite Somerset House, London, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Mansion House, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century

Mansion House, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. It is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: The London Bridge railway station, London, England in the 19th century

The London Bridge railway station, London, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

Background imageOld England Collection: A game of Shinty in progress in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

A game of Shinty in progress in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century

Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Dancing Dolls, a 19th century fairground attraction. The man worked the dolls by means of a string

Dancing Dolls, a 19th century fairground attraction. The man worked the dolls by means of a string looped around his foot, whilst playing the bagpipes

Background imageOld England Collection: View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century

A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A view of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England in the early 19th century

A view of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England in the early 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Sheerness Dockyard, River Medway in Kent, England and a first rate Man-of-War lying off the pier

Sheerness Dockyard, River Medway in Kent, England and a first rate Man-of-War lying off the pier, 19th century. The dockyard was closed in 1960. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England

East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: A gas factory in 19th century England. In this building the conversion of coal into gas

A gas factory in 19th century England. In this building the conversion of coal into gas and coke took place. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London, England seen here circa 1740

Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London, England seen here circa 1740. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: Birmingham Curzon Street railway station (formerly Birmingham station), Birmingham

Birmingham Curzon Street railway station (formerly Birmingham station), Birmingham, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageOld England Collection: The courtyard of the second Royal Exchange in London, England

The courtyard of the second Royal Exchange in London, England, the building burned down in the fire of 1838. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847




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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of Old England. From hop picking in Kent to reviving memories at Mardale Church with Rev Barham, every corner tells a story. Witness the laborious harvesting of Norfolk reed, a tradition that has stood the test of time. Explore the picturesque landscapes of a sheep farm nestled in the North of England, where tranquility meets nature's beauty. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece that is Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, standing tall since 1864. Let your imagination run wild as you wander through the ruins of Pontefract Castle, its history etched into every stone. Travel beyond borders and discover Old England department store in Brussels, Belgium - an unexpected gem showcasing timeless elegance. Lose yourself amidst musical wonders at Belgium's Musical Instrument Museum housed within this former Old England establishment. Admire James Gillray's exquisite hand-coloured engraving entitled "The Hand-writing upon the wall, " capturing moments frozen in time for generations to ponder upon. Experience Queen Victoria's majestic return journey from Ireland as she lands at Holyhead - an iconic litho titled "From Erin to Old England. " Feel your heart swell with pride as you gaze upon "Our Captain, " a chromolitho depicting bravery and honor intertwined. Bid farewell but carry cherished memories with you as you embark on new adventures - captured beautifully in an enchanting engraving aptly named "Leaving Old England. " Old England beckons; come and relish its rich heritage, captivating landscapes, and timeless tales that have shaped our world today.