William Purser Collection

The Bridge at Bhurkote, 1845. Creator: William Purser
The Bridge at Bhurkote, 1845. Indian scene, possibly a view of the Yamuna river at Barkot in Uttarakhand, or of the Bramhani River at Barkote in Odisha

View at Simla, 1845. Creator: William Purser
View at Simla, 1845. Hill station in the foothills of the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh, India. Simla (now Shimla) was the the summer capital of British India, as its altitude made it cooler

Fortress of Bowrie, in Rajpootana, 1845. Creator: William Purser
Fortress of Bowrie, in Rajpootana, 1845. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1845]

A Ruin on the Banks of the Jumna, Above the City of Delhi, 1834. Creator: William Purser
A Ruin on the Banks of the Jumna, Above the City of Delhi, 1834. Mughal-era building on the River Yamuna in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Palace of the Seven Stories, - Beejapore, 1834. Creator: William Purser
Palace of the Seven Stories, - Beejapore, 1834. View of the Sat Manzili at Bijapur, Karnataka, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

King's Fort, - Boorhanpore, 1834. Creator: William Purser
King's Fort, - Boorhanpore, 1834. View - possibly of the Shahi Qila palace on the bank of Tapti river, or the Asirgarh Fort in the Satpura Range - Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

The Pass of Makundra, 1834. Creator: William Purser
The Pass of Makundra, 1834. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

The Village of Khandoo, Himalaya Mountains, 1845. Creator: William Purser
The Village of Khandoo, Himalaya Mountains, 1845. Rural scene in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1845]

Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. Creator: William Purser
Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Sarnât, A Boodh Monument near Benares, 1834. Creator: William Purser
Sarnat, A Boodh Monument near Benares, 1834. The Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five

An Old Fort at Nuttra, 1835. Creator: William Purser
An Old Fort at Nuttra, 1835. Fortress on a river in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Futtypore Sicri, 1834. Creator: William Purser
Futtypore Sicri, 1834. Mughal palace at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Borro Boedoor, 1845. Creator: William Purser
Borro Boedoor, 1845. View of Borobudur, a Mahayana Buddhist temple in central Java, Indonesia. Dating from the 9th century, it is the world's largest Buddhist temple

Shuhur, - Jeypore, 1834. Creator: William Purser
Shuhur, - Jeypore, 1834. Fort in Jaipur, India - perhaps Shergarh Fort. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

The Fortress of Dowlutabad, 1834. Creator: William Purser
The Fortress of Dowlutabad, 1834. Dowlatabad Fort, built on top of a volcanic hill, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol

Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Artist: W Brandard
Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Futtypore Sicri is situated about 20 miles from Agra, and was the favourite palace of the Mogul emperors

The tomb of Humaioon, Delhi, India, c1860. Artist: W Miller
The tomb of Humaioon, Delhi, India, c1860. The rebel sons and grandson of the King of Delhi took refuge in this mausoleum, from whence they were taken prisoners, and afterwards shot

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William Purser was a man of many talents and passions. From his love of music to his dedication to helping others, he left a lasting impact on everyone he met. His infectious smile could light up any room, and his kind heart knew no bounds. Whether he was volunteering at the local shelter or playing guitar for friends, William always gave his all. His adventurous spirit led him to travel the world, experiencing new cultures and making lifelong memories along the way. He had a knack for storytelling that kept people captivated for hours on end. His sense of humor brought laughter to even the toughest situations, showing that there is always a silver lining to be found. But above all else, William will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty and devotion to those he loved. He was a true friend in every sense of the word, always there with open arms and a listening ear. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know him. Rest in peace, dear William Purser - you will never be forgotten.