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Townhouses Collection (#5)

Townhouses have a rich history and an undeniable charm that captivates us with their timeless elegance

Background imageTownhouses Collection: How a house is built (litho)

How a house is built (litho)
8675783 How a house is built (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a house is built)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving)

Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
8676573 Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Isaac Newton's House)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving)

Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving)
8676565 Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)

Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)
8676518 Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Chapel in a Roman house (engraving)

Chapel in a Roman house (engraving)
8635767 Chapel in a Roman house (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel in a Roman house. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo)

George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo)
8635436 George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Elliot's house)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho)

Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho)
8631776 Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Maze at Hatfield)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Mytton takes a drop 'as high as a house' (litho)

Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house" (litho)
8630025 Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house" (litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house")

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Pliable's return to his own House (engraving)

Pliable's return to his own House (engraving)
8673774 Pliable's return to his own House (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pliable's return to his own House)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673293 View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTownhouses Collection: The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673300 The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTownhouses Collection: The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673299 The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabinet Council Room, looking westward)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673296 The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabinet Council room, looking eastward)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho)

A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho)
8673254 A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A first visit on New Year's Day)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)

The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)
8672753 The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Becket's house in London (litho)

Becket's house in London (litho)
8672541 Becket's house in London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Becket's house in London, Act 1, Scene 1)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)

The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)
8672140 The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The will of Cecil Rhodes)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho)

Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho)
8672619 Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Good night, everybody - good night!" Cute couple in bed)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo)

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo)
8649262 Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House from the Lake)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Lazarus is Dead (engraving)

Lazarus is Dead (engraving)
8650119 Lazarus is Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus is Dead. Illustration for Brighter than the Sun or Christ the Light of the World)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo)

House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo)
8647695 House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: House of a Native Chief (engraving)

House of a Native Chief (engraving)
8648093 House of a Native Chief (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of a Native Chief. New Guinea)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo)
8640322 Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden and Terrace Steps)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo)
8640316 Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Upper Courtyard)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo)
8640315 Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel, looking East)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo)
8640318 Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ante Room)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving)

Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving)
8626282 Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, Milan)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving)

Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving)
8626277 Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving)

House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving)
8626274 House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho)

Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho)
8626242 Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Ferrigni, near Naples)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho)

Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho)
8626213 Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo)

Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo)
8655278 Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Christmas Pudding)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)

I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)
8656526 I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was sorry I was out when you looked in)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)

French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8644820 French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho)

Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho)
8646030 Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pilgrims at the house of Mnason)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630688 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo)

Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626543 Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho)

Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho)
8677757 Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: D for dragoon (chromolitho)

D for dragoon (chromolitho)
8677321 D for dragoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dragoon. Man in military uniform with a letter)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677394 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Vine House, Kingston, The Panelled Room on the First Floor (b/w photo)

Vine House, Kingston, The Panelled Room on the First Floor (b/w photo)
8667148 Vine House, Kingston, The Panelled Room on the First Floor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vine House, Kingston)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Gate (b/w photo)

No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Gate (b/w photo)
8667143 No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Gate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Gate)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Top Landing (b/w photo)

No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Top Landing (b/w photo)
8667142 No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Top Landing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Top Landing)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Staircase from the Hall (b/w photo)

No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Staircase from the Hall (b/w photo)
8667140 No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Staircase from the Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, A Detail of the Balusters (b/w photo)

No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, A Detail of the Balusters (b/w photo)
8667137 No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, A Detail of the Balusters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: Ormeley Lodge, Ham (b/w photo)

Ormeley Lodge, Ham (b/w photo)
8667195 Ormeley Lodge, Ham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ormeley Lodge, Ham)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Front (b/w photo)

St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Front (b/w photo)
8667189 St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Front)

Background imageTownhouses Collection: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Dining-Room (b/w photo)

St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Dining-Room (b/w photo)
8667183 St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Dining-Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Dining-Room)




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Townhouses have a rich history and an undeniable charm that captivates us with their timeless elegance. From the grandeur of Ham House in Surrey, depicted beautifully in aquatint, to the breathtaking view atop Milan's Duomo captured in a captivating black and white photo, these architectural gems never fail to leave us in awe. The litho print of Old Houses at Clapham Common takes us back to another era, showcasing the character and allure of traditional townhouses. Meanwhile, Park Hall enchants us with its intricate engravings that showcase the craftsmanship behind these magnificent structures. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves admiring Bath's Georgian Era Townhouses at The Circus. Built between 1754 and 1768, they stand as a testament to British architecture's enduring legacy. In Warsaw's Castle Square, we glimpse Polish townhouses exuding their own unique charm. Closer to home on Fulham Road in London lies a row of stunning Georgian townhouses that epitomize refined living. Their classic design stands as a reminder of England's architectural heritage. Kelmscott Manor reveals yet another facet of townhouse beauty through an enchanting black and white photograph from The English Country House collection. Its south-east front emanates tranquility amidst nature’s embrace. Stepping into history itself brings Condover Hall into focus through remarkable photographs capturing moments frozen in time. A family strolls along the terrace while a woman finds solace reading on its steps – both images evoking nostalgia for simpler times. A gardener tends lovingly to Condover Hall’s exquisite garden; each blossom nurtured with care adds vibrancy to this idyllic setting. These glimpses into different eras remind us why townhouses continue to hold our fascination throughout centuries - they are not just buildings but repositories of stories waiting patiently for curious souls like ours who seek inspiration within their walls or gardens alike.