Sir Walter Collection (#9)

Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) in prison, c1902. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

The Boyhood of Raleigh, 1908-1909. Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) was a famed English writer, poet, courtier and explorer

Walter Scott, (1923). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Walter Scott, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Raleighs pipes, c1920. Pipes for smoking tobacco, belonging to English adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618). Raleigh brought the tobacco plant from the New World to England

The West Front of Jedburgh Abbey Church Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
The West Front of Jedburgh Abbey Church Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

South East View of Jedburgh Abbey. Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
South East View of Jedburgh Abbey. Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire. Pl. 3, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Mitford Church, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Mitford Church, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

South Door - Mitford Church, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
South Door - Mitford Church, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

West Entrance to Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1814. Artist: John Greig
West Entrance to Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

The Bugle Horn of the Castle of Carslogie & The Banner of Douglas at the Battle of Otterbourne, Artist: John Greig
The Bugle Horn of the Castle of Carslogie & The Banner of Douglas at the Battle of Otterbourne, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq

Gillknocky Tower, Dunfrieshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Gillknocky Tower, Dunfrieshire. Pl. 1, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Newminster Abbey, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Newminster Abbey, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Traquair Castle, Peebleshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Traquair Castle, Peebleshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

St. Constantines Cells, (near Colby Castle. ) Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
St. Constantines Cells, (near Colby Castle.) Cumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Dilston Tower, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Dilston Tower, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Hawick. (General View. ) Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Hawick. (General View.) Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Hawick, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Hawick, Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Entrance to the Castle Garth Newcastle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Entrance to the Castle Garth Newcastle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Warkworth Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Warkworth Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Lanercost Priory, Cumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Lanercost Priory, Cumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Remains of the West Entrance to Kelso Abbey Church, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Remains of the West Entrance to Kelso Abbey Church, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire. Pl. 1, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

The Cross, Melrose, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
The Cross, Melrose, Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

South Front - Melrose Abbey Church, 1814. Artist: John Greig
South Front - Melrose Abbey Church, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co

The Tower of Goldieland, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
The Tower of Goldieland, Roxburghshire, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Wimbledon Common and the Windmill, c1900, (1912). Wimbledon Windmill, in 1816, Charles March, a carpenter of Roehampton gained permission to build the windmill, completing the project in 1817

An admission ticket to Vauxhall Gardens, 1786, (1912). A printed ticket for the Vauxhall Jubilee of 1786, a celebration of Spring Gardens own history

A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). Artist: Bonner
A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). In July 1827, the inmates of the Kings Bench Prison, Borough, South London

The Wellington Testimonial Clock Tower which stood at the South End of London Bridge, as it appeared in 1854, c1854, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. A satirical illustration of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)

Ye Old Fighting Cocks Inn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 1937. Octagonal pub originally known as The Round House, said to be the oldest pub in England

Abbotsford, Roxburghshire, Scotland, home of the Scott family, c1880. Abbotsford was the home of the Scottish novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott presenting the Cross of St Andrew to King George IV, 1822. Scott organised the kings visit to Scotland in 1822

Abbotsford, Scotland, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Abbotsford, Scotland, 1893. The home of Sir Walter Scott, near Melrose. View showing the walled fruit and vegetable garden

Alice Bridgenorth, a character in Walter Scotts novel Peveril of the Peak, 19th century. Alice Bridgenorth is a Roundheads daughter in the novel which was published in 1822

Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London, 1603-1616 (1836). Artist: J Jackson
Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London, 1603-1616 (1836). Raleigh (1554-1618) was an English adventurer, explorer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585

Sir Walter Raleigh, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Walter Raleigh, 19th century

Edinburgh and Scotts Monument, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Edinburgh and Scotts Monument, late 19th century. Monument to Sir Walter Scott (centre) and the Castle (left). Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes

Ellens Isle, Loch Katrine, Scotland, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Ellens Isle, Loch Katrine, Scotland, late 19th century. View of the freshwater loch near Stirling, reservoir for the city of Glasgow, and the lake of Sir Walter Scotts The Lady of the Lake

Journal of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618. Artist: Sir Walter Raleigh
Journal of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618. Journal of his second voyage to Guiana, extending from 19th August 1617, when he sailed from Cork, to 13th February 1618

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, Scottish historical novelist and poet, 1870. Artist: John Watson-Gordon
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, Scottish historical novelist and poet, 1870. Portrait of Scott (1771-1832), author of Ivanhoe, from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, 1810. Artist: James Heath
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, 1810. Portrait of Scott (1771-1832), author of Ivanhoe

Sir Walter Raleigh, writer, poet, courtier and explorer, (19th century). Artist: R Cooper
Sir Walter Raleigh, writer, poet, courtier and explorer, (19th century). Raleigh (1554-1618) was an English adventurer, explorer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I

Sir Walter Scott and his friends, c1849. Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and his literary friends at Abbotsford: seated; Thomas Thomson, James Ballantyne, Archibald Constable

The Meeting of Burns and Scott, c1786, (late 19th century). Two great Scottish writers, the Romantic poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), and novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) come face-to-face

Sir Walter Scott, Thomas Moore, Lord Byron, Robert Burns, Thomas Campbell, 1877. English, Scottish and Irish writers and poets of the 18th and 19th centuries

Sir Walter Raleigh, 1860. Artist: J Posselwhite
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1860. Raleigh (1554-1618) was an English adventurer, explorer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585

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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.