Sir Walter Collection (#6)

Cannon Street, looking west, City of London, c1910 (1911). From London - The City, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Queen Victoria Street, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: York & Son
Queen Victoria Street, City of London, c1910 (1911). From London - The City, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

British and Foreign Bible Society House, City of London, c1890 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
British and Foreign Bible Society House, City of London, c1890 (1911). The British and Foreign Bible Society, often known in England and Wales as simply the Bible Society

Interior of Stationers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Hedley Hilton
Interior of Stationers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers (until 1937 the Worshipful Company of Stationers)

Ludgate Circus and Ludgate Hill, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Ludgate Circus and Ludgate Hill, City of London, c1910 (1911). Ludgate Circus has historically been the main connection between the City of London and the City of Westminster

Church of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, City of London, c1890 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
Church of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, City of London, c1890 (1911). St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church on the west side of Bishopsgate, first mentioned in 1212

Principal entrance to Leathersellers Hall, City of London, 1801 (1911). View of the building demolished in 1799. From London - The City, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1817 (1911). Artist: William Wise
Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1817 (1911). South-west view. Dating from the 12th century, the Church of St Helen was the parish church of William Shakespeare when he lived in

Bank of England Fountain, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
Bank of England Fountain, City of London, c1910 (1911). From London - The City, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Gresham College, City of London, c18th century (1911). Gresham College is an institution of higher learning located at Barnards Inn Hall off Holborn

The Mansion House and Cheapside, City of London, c1890 (1911). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Mansion House and Cheapside, City of London, c1890 (1911). Mansion House has been the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London since 1752

Church of St Stephen, Walbrook, City of London, c1890 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
Church of St Stephen, Walbrook, City of London, c1890 (1911). St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of Englands Diocese of London

Salters Hall, City of London, 1822 (1911). Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Salters Hall, City of London, 1822 (1911). The Worshipful Company of Salters is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London

Church of St Mary Woolnoth, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Pictorial Agency
Church of St Mary Woolnoth, City of London, c1910 (1911). St Mary Woolnoth is an Anglican church in the City of London, located on the corner of Lombard Street and King William Street

Birchs confectionery shop, Cornhill, City of London, 19th century (1911). Cornhill contains two of the City churches designed by Christopher Wren: St Michael, Cornhill

St Peters Church, Cornhill, City of London, 1811 (1911). Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St Peters Church, Cornhill, City of London, 1811 (1911). St Peter upon Cornhill is an Anglican church on the corner of Cornhill and Gracechurch Street in the City of London

Mercers Hall, Cheapside, City of London, c1830 (1911). Artist: Sandell Ltd
Mercers Hall, Cheapside, City of London, c1830 (1911). The Mercers Company is based at Mercers Hall in Ironmonger Lane, City of London

Interior of Mercers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Sandell Ltd
Interior of Mercers Hall, City of London, c1910 (1911). The Mercers Company is based at Mercers Hall in Ironmonger Lane, City of London

Inside view of the Poultry Compter, City of London, 1813 (1911). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Inside view of the Poultry Compter, City of London, 1813 (1911). Poultry Compter was a small prison, run by a Sheriff of the City of London from medieval times until 1815

Church of St Lawrence, Jewry, City of London, c1910 (1911). St Lawrence Jewry is a Church of England guild church in the City of London on Gresham Street

Church of St Mildred, Poultry, City of London, 1812 (1911). Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
Church of St Mildred, Poultry, City of London, 1812 (1911). St Mildred, Poultry was a parish church in the Cheap ward of the City of London

Interior of the Royal Exchange, City of London, c1910 (1911). Founded by the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham, the Royal Exchange was officially opened on 23 January 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I

Hackney, c1790 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Old houses in St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, c1811 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Bishop Burnets House in St Johns Square, Clerkenwell, London, c1900 (1911). Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) was a Scottish philosopher, historian and cleric who became Bishop of Salisbury in 1689

Staple Inn, Holborn Bars, London, c1910 (1911). Staple Inn is a Tudor building on High Holborn, used as the London venue for meetings of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincolns Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Artist: Joseph Swain
The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincolns Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Situated at 13 Portsmouth Street, Holborn, the Old Curiosity Shop dates from around 1567

A plan of Holborn, St Giles, and St Pancras, London, in 1800 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Jack Straws Castle, Hampstead, London, c1900 (1911). Jack Straws Castle is a former public house in Hampstead and takes its name from one of the leaders of the Peasants Revolt in 1381 who is said to

St Pauls Church, Covent Garden Market, during the Westminster election in 1808 (1911). Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
St Pauls Church, Covent Garden Market, during the Westminster election in 1808 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

York Watergate, Westminster, 1784 (1911). Artist: Alexander Hogg
York Watergate, Westminster, 1784 (1911). York gateway marks the position of the north bank of the River Thames before the construction of the Victoria Embankment in 1862

A bird s-eye view of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, c1707 (1911). Artist: Johannes Kip
A bird s-eye view of Burlington House, Piccadilly, Westminster, c1707 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Piccadilly Circus, Westminster, London, c1910 (1911). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Piccadilly Circus, Westminster, London, c1910 (1911). The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain by Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) is dedicated to the memory of the seventh Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885)

Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Westminster, c1753 (1911). Artist: Thomas Bowles
Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Westminster, c1753 (1911). Northumberland House was a large Jacobean townhouse, so called because it was the London residence of the Percy family

National Gallery and Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, c1910 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

The Guard Room, Scotland Yard, Westminster, 1805 (1911). Artist: John Thomas Smith
The Guard Room, Scotland Yard, Westminster, 1805 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Map of St James Park and Green Park in 1800, c1833 (1911). Artist: William Schmollinger
Map of St James Park and Green Park in 1800, c1833 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

King Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). Artist: George Vertue
King Street Gate, Westminster, c1725 (1911). The King Street Gate of Whitehall Palace. It was built under the direction of Henry VIII in 1532, demolished in 1723

Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, c1910 (1911). Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, c1910 (1911). View of Broad Sanctuary showing Westminster Hospital, Big Ben and St Margarets Church. From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

The Jerusalem Chamber at the West End of Westminster Abbey, c1885 (1911). The Jerusalem Chamber is one of two large rooms added to the lodgings of the medieval Abbots of Westminster by Nicholas de

Hyde Park Corner, London, 1903 (1911). View showing the Ionic screen at the entrance to the park designed by Decimus Burton and built in 1825. From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

Campden House, Kensington, c1900 (1911). The Jacobean seat of Viscount Campden, which stood on the site of the present Campden House Court, Kensington

Kensington Palace in Georgian Times, c1750 (1911). Artist: John Rocque
Kensington Palace in Georgian Times, c1750 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Royal Hospital, Chelsea, c1890 (1911). The Royal Hospital was founded by King Charles II (1630-1685) in 1682 as a retreat for veterans

The Pavilion, Hans Place, Chelsea, c1810 (1911). Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
The Pavilion, Hans Place, Chelsea, c1810 (1911). Views of Hans Place Pavilion, designed by architect Henry Holland (1745-1806)

The Manor House at Chelsea, built by Henry VIII, c1810 (1911). King Henry VIII (1491-1547) moved to Chelsea in 1510. He began building his New Manor House, also known as Chelsea Palace in the 1540s

Fulham Church in 1812 (1911). From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

Samuel Richardson, English writer and printer, c1750 (1911). Artist: Joseph Highmore
Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), English writer and printer, c1750 (1911).From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1911]

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"Sir Walter: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world as we explore various artworks and historical landmarks that pay homage to this legendary figure. At Holy Trinity Church in Clapham, a stunning painting from 1812 captures the essence of Sir Walter's era. The scene depicts Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI, showcasing the intrigue and drama surrounding his time. Travel back further with William Hogarth's masterpieces. "Beer Street, " painted in 1751 but rediscovered in 1925, transports us to a lively tavern where Sir Walter might have enjoyed a pint or two. Similarly, "A Country Inn Yard" takes us on a journey through bustling streets filled with characters straight out of one of his adventures. Delve into the world of high stakes at Whites Club with William Radclyffe's depiction of gambling in 1734. This glimpse into aristocratic pastimes reveals another facet of Sir Walter's society. Venturing beyond England, we discover King Edward the Confessor's Palace at Borstal (Brill) from 1908. This architectural marvel showcases the grandeur that surrounded royalty during Sir Walter's time. The Ark Royal, an iconic ship from 1588, reminds us Raleigh’s naval exploits and contributions to English history. It serves as a testament to his adventurous spirit and exploration endeavors. Uncover tales of rebellion depicted in "Incidents in Venners Rising. " This artwork from 1661 allows us to witness historic events tied closely to Sir Walter’s era while reflecting on themes such as loyalty and sacrifice. Thomas Dale brings Skin Market, Leadenhall vividly to life through his brushstrokes capturing London’s vibrant atmosphere circa 1825—a place where merchants would gather for trade just as they did during Sir Walter’s time. Journey along The Causeway in Wandsworth captured around c1895, showcasing the picturesque scenery that Sir Walter might have encountered during his travels.