Thomas Higham Collection

Church of St Mary, Lambeth, London, 1831. Artist: Thomas Higham
Church of St Mary, Lambeth, London, 1831. The church stands adjacent to Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Pall Mall, Westminster, London, 1840. Artist: Thomas Higham
Pall Mall, Westminster, London, 1840. View showing the Reform Club to the right and figures and traffic in the street

Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, c1825. Artist: Thomas Higham
Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, c1825. View showing the statue of the hospitals founder, Sir Thomas Guy, and figures walking in the courtyard

The Bank of England and the newly-straightened Princes Street, City of London, 1837. Horse-drawn vehicles and figures can be seen, as well as street sellers and the Monument in the distance

View from the south of Church of St Michael, Cornhill, City of London, 1816. Artist
View from the south of Church of St Michael, Cornhill, City of London, 1816

London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors procession passing under the unfinished arches, 1827

View of Blackwell Hall on King Street with carriage and figures, City of London, 1817

View of the entrance of St Bartholomews Hospital from Smithfield, City of London, 1816. St Bartholomews Hospital was founded in 1123 by Rahere, the Prior of St Bartholomews Priory

View of the Architectural Improvements in the Vicinity of the Bank, and the Mansion House, London, c1837. View of the Bank of England and the newly-straightened Princes Street

The University of London, Gower Street, St Pancras, London, c1835. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of University College, Gower Street, St Pancras, London; with figures in the foreground, including a couple on horseback passing a man with a donkey

View of St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, Finsbury, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, Finsbury, London, 1817. With a street scene

Hammersmith Bridge with water vessels on the River Thames, Hammersmith, London, 1828

The chapel at Charterhouse with figures, Finsbury, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
The chapel at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1817; with figures

London Bridge (new), London, c1840. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of London Bridge, London, 1840, looking north showing a street scene on the bridge

View of Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Built between 1714 and 1729, the church was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor

Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 1817. Built between 1714 and 1729, the church was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It is regarded as possibly the finest of the so-called Commissioners Churches

Neftah, Te Ancient Negeta, Beylik of Tunis, c1850. Artist: Thomas Higham
Neftah, Te Ancient Negeta, Beylik of Tunis, c1850. After Thomas Allom (1804-1872). [London, c1850]

The Interior of Milan Cathedral, Looking Towards The High Altar, 1844. Artist: Thomas Higham
The Interior of Milan Cathedral, Looking Towards The High Altar, 1844. After James Duffield Harding (1798-1863). [Jennings & Chaplin, London, 1844]

The Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
The Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1817

Lambeth Palace, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Lambeth Palace, London, 1817. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Poets Corner is an area in the south transept of Westminster Abbey where a number of notable British literary figures are buried

View of Manchester, 1844. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of Manchester, 1844. View looking towards the distant city of Manchester and its smoking chimneys from the surrounding countryside

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Thomas Higham was a talented artist who captured the essence of London in the 19th century through his detailed and captivating paintings. His works showcased various iconic landmarks, such as the Church of St Mary in Lambeth, with its stunning architecture standing tall against the city skyline. In another masterpiece, Higham depicted Christ Church in Spitalfields, showcasing its grandeur and historical significance. Higham's attention to detail is evident in his painting of Pall Mall in Westminster. The bustling street comes alive with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians going about their daily lives. Similarly, his depiction of Guys Hospital in Southwark transports viewers back to c1825, capturing both the architectural beauty and importance of this medical institution. One cannot miss Higham's portrayal of significant events like the Lord Mayors procession passing under the unfinished arches on London Bridge or the architectural improvements near The Bank of England and Mansion House. These paintings provide glimpses into London's rich history and vibrant atmosphere during that era. Higham also immortalized lesser-known locations like Blackwell Hall on King Street or St Bartholomews Hospital from Smithfield. Through these artworks, he brings attention to places that may have been overlooked but still hold cultural significance. The University of London on Gower Street stands proudly in one painting by Higham while another showcases St Lukes Hospital at Old Street. Both pieces highlight important institutions within their respective neighborhoods.