The Leisure Hour Collection

Palace of the Stuarts, York, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Palace of the Stuarts, York, 1881. The Kings Manor is a Grade I listed building in York, England, and is now part of the University of York. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)
865064 John Hanning Speke (1827-1864); (add.info.: John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa

Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)
864588 Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904); (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Nearing Home, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

The Emperor Alexander III, 1881. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor Alexander III, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Westminster in 1640, 1881. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Westminster in 1647, (1881). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

John Constable, 1881. Creator: Unknown
John Constable, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

David Wilkie, R. A. 1881. Creator: Unknown
David Wilkie, R.A. 1881. Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841) From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Cologne Cathedral as Completed, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Cologne Cathedral as Completed, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

The Duchess of Devonshire, c1780, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Duchess of Devonshire, c1780, (1881). Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, (1757-1806). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Thomas Gainsborough, c1760-1780, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Gainsborough, c1760-1780, (1881). Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Destruction of the Old Houses of Parliament, October 16, 1834, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the Old Houses of Parliament, October 16, 1834, (1881). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Palace Yard in the Eighteenth Century, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Palace Yard in the Eighteenth Century, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

The House in 1815, 1881. Creator: Unknown
The House in 1815, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Cologne, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Cologne, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Cotopaxi in Eruption in 1743, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Cotopaxi in Eruption in 1743, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

City Gate in Tunis, 1881. Creator: Unknown
City Gate in Tunis, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Gainsboroughs Grave, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Gainsboroughs Grave, 1881. Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) buried in St Annes Church, Kew, Richmond. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

David Cox, 1881. Creator: Unknown
David Cox, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Street in Cairo, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Street in Cairo, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Lochiel at Killiecrankie, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Lochiel at Killiecrankie, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

A Smuggling Expedition, 1881. Creator: Unknown
A Smuggling Expedition, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

House of Commons in 1623, (1881). Creator: Unknown
House of Commons in 1623, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

A Roman Wedding. - The Brides Home Coming, 1881. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Wedding. - The Brides Home Coming, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Prague, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Prague, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Old Windsor (The Fourth of June), 1881. Creator: Unknown
Old Windsor (The Fourth of June), 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Russian Convict Ship, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Russian Convict Ship, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

The Haunted House, 1881. Creator: Unknown
The Haunted House, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

St. Stephens Chapel. - Interior after the Fire, 1881. Creator: Unknown
St. Stephens Chapel. - Interior after the Fire, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Chimborazo and Carihuairzao, from the Direction of Riobamba, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Chimborazo and Carihuairzao, from the Direction of Riobamba, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

The Elder D Israeli, c1840s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Elder D Israeli, c1840s, (1881). Isaac D Israeli (1766-1848), British writer, scholar and man of letters. Father of Benjamin D?Israeli. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by

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Step back in time and indulge in the leisure hour with a captivating collection of artworks from various eras. Transport yourself to the majestic Palace of the Stuarts in York, 1881, where an unknown creator skillfully captures the grandeur and opulence that once graced these halls. As you continue your journey through history, marvel at "Nearing Home, " also from 1881, an enigmatic creation by another unknown artist that evokes a sense of longing and anticipation. The allure of royalty beckons as you encounter "The Emperor Alexander III" from 1881. Though its creator remains anonymous, this portrait exudes regal elegance and offers a glimpse into the world of Russian nobility during this era. Travel further back in time to Westminster in 1640 with Wenceslaus Hollar's masterpiece, which showcases intricate details of London's iconic landmark before it was ravaged by fire. Experience poignant moments frozen in time through works like "Strafford Going to Execution" (1641) by an unidentified artist. This haunting depiction encapsulates the somber atmosphere surrounding one man's tragic fate during a turbulent period in British history. Delight your senses with landscapes crafted by renowned artists such as John Constable (1881) and David Wilkie (R. A. , 1881). While their creators may remain nameless, their talent shines brightly through these masterpieces that capture nature's beauty and human emotions alike. Immerse yourself further into artistry with portraits showcasing historical figures like The Duchess of Devonshire (c1780), attributed to an unknown artist. Her gracefulness is matched only by Thomas Gainsborough's enchanting portrayal (c1760-1780), highlighting his mastery over capturing personality on canvas. Witness monumental events unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon depictions such as "Destruction of the Old Houses of Parliament" on October 16th, 1834.