Walter Besant Collection (#3)

Frost Fair on the Thames, 1825, (1925). Creator: James Stow
Frost Fair on the Thames, 1825, (1925). View of the Fair on the River Thames, During the Great Frost 1683-4 from an Original Drawing by Wyke, engraved by James Stow (c. 1770-1820)

Flogging at the Old Bailey, 1809, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Flogging at the Old Bailey, 1809, (1925). From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

Meuxs Brewhouse (built about 1796), 1808, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Meuxs Brewhouse (built about 1796), 1808, (1925). Brewery in Liquor-pond Street, Clerkenwell, London. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd

Interior of a Weavers Workshop, 1747, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Interior of a Weavers Workshop, 1747, (1925). Plate 8 of 12 plot-linked engravings created by William Hogarth in 1747 for series Industry and Idleness. Plate 1 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms

Piazza in Covent Garden, 18th century, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Piazza in Covent Garden, 18th century, (1925). View of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1633

Hackney-Coach, 1787, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Hackney-Coach, 1787, (1925). From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

Old St. Pancras Churchyard, c1780, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Old St. Pancras Churchyard, c1780, (1925). St Pancras Old Church in central London, parts of which date back to the Norman period. Engraving published in " The New British Traveller

Humphreys and Mendoza, 1790, (1925). Creator: Charles Reuben Ryley
Humphreys and Mendoza, 1790, (1925). From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

Leadenhall Street, 18th century, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Leadenhall Street, 18th century, (1925). Situated in the City of London, the historic nucleus of modern London as well its primary financial district

Covent Garden at Mid-Day, 1738, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Covent Garden at Mid-Day, 1738, (1925). William Hogarths Noon (Four Times of The Day) sets the lives of the English working classes against the aristocracy

East India House, c1730-1800, (1925). Creator: Unknown
East India House, 18th century, (1925). Building designed by merchant and amateur architect Theodore Jacobsen. The professional architect on site was John James

City Feast, 1747, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
City Feast, 1747, (1925). Plate 8 of 12 plot-linked engravings created by William Hogarth in 1747 for series Industry and Idleness. The Industrious Prentice grown rich, & Sheriff of London

The Foundling Hospital, c1753, (1925). Creator: Unknown
The Foundling Hospital, c1753, (1925). Founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a childrens home established for the education and maintenance of exposed

St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, 1813, (1925). Creator: Unknown
St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, 1813, (1925). The gate was built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John. It served as the south entrance to the inner precinct

Old Bell Inn, Holborn, 18th century, (1925). Creator: CH Walker
Old Bell Inn, Holborn, 18th century, (1925). Courtyard of an inn in central London. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

St. Jamess Street, 18th century, (1925). Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Street, 18th century, (1925). Engraving after Plate 4 of William Hogarths A Rakes Progress of 1735, Arrested for Debt

Cheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Cheapside on Lord Mayors Day, 1761, 1925. Procession of Sir Samuel Fludyer, with George III watching from balcony. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C

Gateway of St. Saviours, Bermondsey, 1794, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Gateway of St. Saviour s, Bermondsey, 1794, (1925). View of King Johns Gate in the Abbey of St Saviour, Bermondsey, London. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant

Fragment of London Wall at St. Giles, Cripplegate, 1812, (1925). Creator: John Thomas Smith
Fragment of London Wall at St. Giles, Cripplegate, 1812, (1925). Depiction of the wall as it stood in the churchyard of St Giles without Cripplegate in 1793

Bank of England, c1781, (1925). Creator: Hare
Bank of England, c1781, (1925). View of the Bank of England in the City of London, and the churches of St Christopher-le-Stocks and St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange

Kings Mews, c1750, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Kings Mews, c1750, (1925). Part of the Kings Mews with the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C

Norman London, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Gregory the Great, St. Benedict, and St. Cuthbert, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Roman London, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

The Marshes of Early London, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

The White Tower, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, Norman Architecture, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Norman Soldiers, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Anglo-Saxon Warriors Approaching a Fort, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

The Temple Church, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Norman Arch in the Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

The Situation of Westminster, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Roman Remains Found In A Bastion of London Wall, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Tomb of Valerius Amandinus (A Roman General), 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Geological Map of the Site of London, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

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"Walter Besant: A Literary Journey Through Time" Step into the world of Walter Besant, a renowned English novelist and historian whose works have left an indelible mark on literature. Born in Clapham in 1812, Besant's creative genius knew no bounds as he transported readers through various eras and settings. Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Beer Street, captured by William Hogarth in 1751 and brought to life once again through Besant's words in 1925. Feel the hustle and bustle of A Country Inn Yard from Hogarth's brush, resonating with readers decades later thanks to Besant's masterful storytelling. Besant delves even further back into history with Gambling at Whites Club, a glimpse into the opulent yet treacherous world of London society during the early 18th century. The execution of rebel leaders during Venners Rising becomes hauntingly vivid under his penmanship, transporting us to a time when political unrest gripped England. But it is not just historical events that captivate Walter Besant; he also paints vivid pictures of everyday life. Wander through Skin Market at Leadenhall in 1825 alongside Thomas Dale's artistic vision or stroll along The Causeway in Wandsworth as it appeared around 1895 - both scenes brought alive by Besant's keen eye for detail. Beyond his literary accomplishments, we catch glimpses himself - an engraving capturing his essence forever etched into history. His collaborative efforts with James Rice are immortalized through engravings depicting their novels "They Were Married" and "Armorel of Lyonesse, " showcasing their ability to transport readers across genres. Join us on this literary journey where past meets present as we explore the rich tapestry woven by Walter Besant.