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William Williams Collection

William Williams was a multi-talented individual who left his mark in various fields throughout history

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Benjamin Lay, c. 1750-1758. Creator: William Williams

Benjamin Lay, c. 1750-1758. Creator: William Williams
Benjamin Lay, c. 1750-1758

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850....nomination of candidates for the representation in Parliament of the [London] borough of Lambeth...a considerable number of persons

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75. Creator: William Williams

Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75. Creator: William Williams
Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas)

Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas)
NGW388566 Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Williams, William (1808-95); 75x65 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: John Davies & William Williams (Rumble Yamaha) 1975 1000 Sidecar TT

John Davies & William Williams (Rumble Yamaha) 1975 1000 Sidecar TT
John Davies & William Williams (Rumble Yamaha) at Governors Bridge, 1975 1000 Sidecar TT

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Williams and Littlemore

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Williams and Littlemore
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Victims of Agrarian Outrages (engraving)

Victims of Agrarian Outrages (engraving)
1055759 Victims of Agrarian Outrages (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of Agrarian Outrages)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: General Williams, the Gallant Defender of Kars (engraving)

General Williams, the Gallant Defender of Kars (engraving)
2785663 General Williams, the Gallant Defender of Kars (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Williams, the Gallant Defender of Kars)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: General Sir W Fenwick Williams, of Kars, GCB, the Newly Appointed Constable of the Tower (engraving)

General Sir W Fenwick Williams, of Kars, GCB, the Newly Appointed Constable of the Tower (engraving)
1590371 General Sir W Fenwick Williams, of Kars, GCB, the Newly Appointed Constable of the Tower (engraving) by English School

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Major General Sir William Fenwick Williams, KCB, 'The Hero of Kars'(engraving)

Major General Sir William Fenwick Williams, KCB, "The Hero of Kars"(engraving)
1608902 Major General Sir William Fenwick Williams, KCB, " The Hero of Kars" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Mr Williams, MP (engraving)

Mr Williams, MP (engraving)
1617224 Mr Williams, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Williams, MP. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 July 1846)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover

Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover, the Reading of the Corporation Address (engraving)
1608908 Reception of Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams at Dover, the Reading of the Corporation Address (engraving) by English School

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Mr W Williams, MP (engraving)

Mr W Williams, MP (engraving)
1062671 Mr W Williams, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W Williams, MP, the new Gladstonian Member for Swansea)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Wiley Family, 1771. Creator: William Williams

The Wiley Family, 1771. Creator: William Williams
The Wiley Family, 1771

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Siege of Mooltan (Multan), India, 1849 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The Siege of Mooltan (Multan), India, 1849 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Siege of Mooltan (Multan), India, 1849 (c1857). The Houdah of Mulrajs elephant struck by a cannon ball. The Siege of Multan was precipitated by a revolt in the city after the East India Company

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857)

Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). Artist: G Adcock
Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). The elder brother of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell, British soldier, c1830 (c1857)

Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell, British soldier, c1830 (c1857). Campbell (1769-1843) commanded British forces in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 27 November 1781 (c1857). Spanish and French forces besieged Gibraltar from 1779 until 1783

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1 August 1798 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1 August 1798 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1 August 1798 (c1857). The battle was fought at night in the Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria. Admiral Lord Nelson found the French fleet at anchor and attacked

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588 (c1857). The Armada, a fleet of 130 ships under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia was intended to protect an invasion force commanded by the Duke of

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Bombardment of St Jean D Acre by Admiral Sir Charles Napier, 3 November 1840 (c1857)

Bombardment of St Jean D Acre by Admiral Sir Charles Napier, 3 November 1840 (c1857). Artist: H Winkles
Bombardment of St Jean D Acre by Admiral Sir Charles Napier, 3 November 1840 (c1857). British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the port of Acre during the Syrian War

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Napier (1786-1860) fought the battle while in the Portuguese service under Admiral de Ponza

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Great Harry, man of war, the largest ship in the world during the reign of Henry VIII, c1857

The Great Harry, man of war, the largest ship in the world during the reign of Henry VIII, c1857. Artist: T Sherratt
The Great Harry, man of war, the largest ship in the world during the reign of Henry VIII, c1857. The ship, properly named the Henry Grace a Dieu, is contrasted with HMS Royal Albert, of 131 guns

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). Artist: WH Mote

General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). Artist: WH Mote
General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). One of Wellingtons most trusted lieutenants during the Peninsular War (1809-1814)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The entry of the Allies intp Paris, 1815 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

The entry of the Allies intp Paris, 1815 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
The entry of the Allies into Paris, 1815 (c1857). The end of the Napoleonic Wars after Napoleons final defeat at Waterloo

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). British troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington laid siege to the French held fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo from 8-19 January 1812

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). Artist: G Stodart

Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). Artist: G Stodart
Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 1782 (c1857). General Sir George Eliott is on horseback pointing to the battle between the British and the Spanish land and sea forces

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch

Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the Lebanese port of Sidon during the Syrian War

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington over Marshal

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch

Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Napier, commanding the 18 gun brig HMS Recruit, fighting the much larger 74 gun French ship of the line Hautpoult in

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Battle of Montebello, 9 June 1800 (c1857). Artist: H Bibby

Battle of Montebello, 9 June 1800 (c1857). Artist: H Bibby
Battle of Montebello, 9 June 1800 (c1857). A victory for the French over the Austrians in an engagement fought shortly before the larger Battle of Marengo

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The cutting out of the corvette La Chevrette, 21 July 1801 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The cutting out of the corvette La Chevrette, 21 July 1801 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The cutting out of the corvette La Chevrette, 21 July 1801 (c1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II, by Lieutenant Colonel William Freke Williams

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound

Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). The victory for Wellington and his Spanish and Portuguese allies at Vitoria was decisive in bringing about the defeat of the French in the Peninsular War

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, c1809 (c1857). Artist: H Robinson

John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, c1809 (c1857). Artist: H Robinson
John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, British admiral, c1809 (c1857). Jervis (1735-1823) led the British fleet to victory over the Spanish off Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal on 14 February 1797

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Artist: Albert Henry Payne

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Artist: Albert Henry Payne
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Scene from the famous naval battle in which Admiral Lord Nelson decisively defeated the Spanish

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857)

Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Artist: H Lemon
Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Admiral Jan Willem De Winter (1761-1812), commander of the Dutch fleet, surrendering on board HMS Venerable

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857)

The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). A scene from the Battle of Famars, during the Flanders campaign of the War of the First Coalition

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Scene on the deck of the Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

Scene on the deck of the Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Scene on the deck of the Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794 (c1857). Scene on board Admiral Lord Howes flagship at the Battle of Ushant (the Glorious First of June)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Lord Howes victory over the French, 1st June 1794, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

Lord Howes victory over the French, 1st June 1794, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Admiral Lord Howes victory over the French, 1 June 1794, (c1857). Earl Howe (1726-1799) commanded the English fleet that decisively defeated the French in the Battle of Ushant

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Adam Duncan (1731-1804), Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, defeating the Dutch fleet off Camperdown (north of Haarlem)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: The death of Captain Faulknor, 1795 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers

The death of Captain Faulknor, 1795 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Captain Faulknor, 1795 (c1857). Commanding HMS Blanche, a fifth-rate 32 gun Royal Navy frigate, Captain Robert Faulknor the Younger (1763-1795)

Background imageWilliam Williams Collection: Gilbert McHutchin, William Williams, 1758-1797, British

Gilbert McHutchin, William Williams, 1758-1797, British




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William Williams was a multi-talented individual who left his mark in various fields throughout history. One of his notable contributions was as the creator of Benjamin Lay, a portrait dating back to c. 1750-1758. This masterpiece showcases William's artistic prowess and attention to detail. In addition to this, William also captured the essence of a young boy from the Crossfield family in his painting titled "Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, " created around 1770-75. Through this artwork, he immortalized the innocence and charm of childhood. However, William's talents were not limited to art alone. He delved into historical events as well, depicting significant moments like "The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson" in 1805 through an intriguing piece crafted by J Rogers around 1857. This portrayal captures the somber atmosphere surrounding Lord Nelson's passing and pays homage to one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Furthermore, William ventured into capturing thrilling sporting events such as John Davies & William Williams' exhilarating race at Rumble Yamaha during the 1975 Sidecar TT competition. His ability to capture motion and intensity on canvas is truly commendable. Beyond paintings and engravings, William also explored other mediums like copperplate etchings showcasing coat-of-arms designs from the seventeenth century for families named Williams and Littlemore. These intricate pieces provide insight into heraldry practices during that era. Additionally, he shed light on societal issues through thought-provoking engravings such as "Victims of Agrarian Outrages. " By highlighting these injustices through artistry, he aimed to raise awareness about social struggles faced by communities during that time. Moreover, William paid tribute to military figures like General Williams - known as "the Gallant Defender of Kars" - with powerful engravings that depict their heroic acts on battlefields.