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Vauxhall Gardens Collection (#2)

Step into the enchanting world of Vauxhall Gardens, a place where history and entertainment collide

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving)

C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving)
610671 C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: C H Simpson Esquire)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving)

C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving)
610670 C H Simpson Esquire, Master of Ceremonies at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall (coloured engraving) by Gear, John W. (1806-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: C H Simpson Esquire)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)

Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
610409 Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The inside of the elegant Music Room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

The inside of the elegant Music Room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584556 The inside of the elegant Music Room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Picture model of Venice at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Picture model of Venice at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584550 Picture model of Venice at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture model of Venice at Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Map, showing the location of Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)

Map, showing the location of Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)
584547 Map, showing the location of Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map, showing the location of Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: A view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, taken from the entrance (engraving)

A view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, taken from the entrance (engraving)
584540 A view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, taken from the entrance (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Padean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Padean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584522 Padean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Padean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: A Ridotto al Fresco (engraving)

A Ridotto al Fresco (engraving)
584521 A Ridotto al Fresco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ridotto al Fresco); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Playing the game of Quadrille from the original painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Playing the game of Quadrille from the original painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584509 Playing the game of Quadrille from the original painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: A view of the Vauxhall Gardens, London, showing the grand walk at the entrance of the Garden

A view of the Vauxhall Gardens, London, showing the grand walk at the entrance of the Garden
584505 A view of the Vauxhall Gardens, London, showing the grand walk at the entrance of the Garden and the Orchestra with the music playing (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: A perspective view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, and The Orchestra (engraving)

A perspective view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, and The Orchestra (engraving)
584500 A perspective view of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London, and The Orchestra (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, London, on a gala night (coloured engraving)

Vauxhall Gardens, London, on a gala night (coloured engraving)
584486 Vauxhall Gardens, London, on a gala night (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Gardens, London)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Sketch of the Old Organ at the Royal Gardens (Vauxhall Gardens, London) (engraving)

Sketch of the Old Organ at the Royal Gardens (Vauxhall Gardens, London) (engraving)
584479 Sketch of the Old Organ at the Royal Gardens (Vauxhall Gardens, London) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Dance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Dance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584477 Dance at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance at Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The exercise of see saw from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

The exercise of see saw from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584466 The exercise of see saw from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, oval silver pass from the proprietor George Rogers Barrett, c

Vauxhall Gardens, oval silver pass from the proprietor George Rogers Barrett, c
2959951 Vauxhall Gardens, oval silver pass from the proprietor George Rogers Barrett, c.1810 (silver) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849 (engraving)

Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849 (engraving)
3637186 Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving)

Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving)
1586968 Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Caroline at Vauxhall)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, the New Ballet (engraving)

Vauxhall Gardens, the New Ballet (engraving)
1618243 Vauxhall Gardens, the New Ballet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Gardens, the New Ballet)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: 'Juba, 'at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)

"Juba, "at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
1617571 " Juba, " at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Juba, " at Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, bronze pass, c. 1750 (bronze)

Vauxhall Gardens, bronze pass, c. 1750 (bronze)
2959870 Vauxhall Gardens, bronze pass, c.1750 (bronze) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens Ticket, c. 1745 (silver)

Vauxhall Gardens Ticket, c. 1745 (silver)
2959859 Vauxhall Gardens Ticket, c.1745 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Ground plan of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Ground plan of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584548 Ground plan of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground plan of Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Plan of the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London (engraving)

Plan of the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London (engraving)
584546 Plan of the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: A general view of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

A general view of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584543 A general view of Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A general view of Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Musical score; The Romp; or, The Great Catalani (coloured engraving)

Musical score; The Romp; or, The Great Catalani (coloured engraving)
584538 Musical score; The Romp; or, The Great Catalani (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical score; The Romp; or)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: D--n thee don t play thy tricks with me but bring me the gammon; Vauxhall Gardens

D--n thee don t play thy tricks with me but bring me the gammon; Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)
584536 D--n thee don t play thy tricks with me but bring me the gammon; Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The humorous farce of Jobson and Nell from an original painting at Vauxhall Gardens

The humorous farce of Jobson and Nell from an original painting at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584512 The humorous farce of Jobson and Nell from an original painting at Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The Stealing of a Kiss: A humorous engraving from an original painting in Vauxhall Gardens

The Stealing of a Kiss: A humorous engraving from an original painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584511 The Stealing of a Kiss: A humorous engraving from an original painting in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The inside of the elegant music room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

The inside of the elegant music room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584503 The inside of the elegant music room (Rotunda) in Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Tom, Jerry and Logic making the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)

Tom, Jerry and Logic making the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving)
584487 Tom, Jerry and Logic making the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Ascent of Mr Greens balloon on Wednesday night; Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Ascent of Mr Greens balloon on Wednesday night; Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584481 Ascent of Mr Greens balloon on Wednesday night; Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Musical score: Tis the Best of All Delights, sung by Madame Vestris and Miss Graddon

Musical score: Tis the Best of All Delights, sung by Madame Vestris and Miss Graddon, composed by J A Wade (engraving)
584480 Musical score: Tis the Best of All Delights, sung by Madame Vestris and Miss Graddon, composed by J A Wade (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Sir John Falstaff in the buck basket, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens

Sir John Falstaff in the buck basket, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584470 Sir John Falstaff in the buck basket, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Building houses with cards, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Building houses with cards, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584468 Building houses with cards, from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building houses with cards)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, Advertisement (engraving)

Vauxhall Gardens, Advertisement (engraving)
611419 Vauxhall Gardens, Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Gardens, Advertisement.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The Royal Gardens Vauxhall will positively close (coloured engraving)

The Royal Gardens Vauxhall will positively close (coloured engraving)
603335 The Royal Gardens Vauxhall will positively close (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall tickets (engraving)

Vauxhall tickets (engraving)
603339 Vauxhall tickets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall tickets, giving admission to Vauxhall Gardens, in Kennington, London)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Naval Gala, Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (engraving)

Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Naval Gala, Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (engraving)
611420 Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Naval Gala, Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Gardens, Grand Naval Gala)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall, 1732 (coloured engraving)

Vauxhall, 1732 (coloured engraving)
610661 Vauxhall, 1732 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall, 1732.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: M Auriols Bottle Feat, at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)

M Auriols Bottle Feat, at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
1618188 M Auriols Bottle Feat, at Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Auriols Bottle Feat, at Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
3637185 Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)

The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
3637183 The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st, Pub. In London, 1820-1840 (litho)

Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st, Pub. In London, 1820-1840 (litho)
2962400 Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st, Pub. In London, 1820-1840 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Centre cross walk, Vauxhall Gardens, London

Centre cross walk, Vauxhall Gardens, London
6118780 Centre cross walk, Vauxhall Gardens, London by Canaleti, (fl.18th century) (after); (add.info.: A view of the center cross walk &c. in Vauxhall Gardens. London, England)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Views in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)

Views in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving)
3637182 Views in Vauxhall Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imageVauxhall Gardens Collection: Double ascent and night entertainment (engraving)

Double ascent and night entertainment (engraving)
733557 Double ascent and night entertainment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double ascent and night entertainment, at the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall)




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Step into the enchanting world of Vauxhall Gardens, a place where history and entertainment collide. From its humble beginnings in Lambeth in 1751 to its grandeur in the late 18th century, it has captivated Londoners for centuries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic pleasure garden as you stroll through its picturesque pathways. The Perspectival View engraving from 1751 takes you back to the early days, while Robert Pollard and Francis Jukes' c1785 artwork showcases the gardens at their peak. Discover Kennington's hidden gem as you explore Vauxhall Gardens' Japanese Peace Pagoda and admire the breathtaking view of River Thames. Experience the thrill of Madame Saqui's descent surrounded by dazzling fireworks, beautifully captured in Thomas Kelly's aquatint from 1822. Transport yourself to a bygone era with Mrs Frederica Weichsel singing her heart out at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens during the late 18th century. Marvel at an advertisement engraving that entices visitors with promises of unforgettable experiences within these hallowed grounds. Witness history unfold before your eyes with an engraving depicting Royal Gardens, Vauxhall during a Coronation Gala on September 9, 1833. Let your imagination soar as you witness Bells Aerial Machine ascending from Vauxhall Gardens or marvel at a Picture-Model of Venice within these magical surroundings. Indulge your senses further with Mr Hook's musical score collecting favorite songs sung at Vauxhall Gardens - let his melodies transport you back to a time when music filled every corner. And don't miss out on experiencing one of their legendary fireworks displays - an engraving captures all its splendor. Vauxhall Gardens is not just a place; it is an experience that has stood the test of time. So come along and be enchanted by this historic haven where joy and wonder await at every turn.