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"Exploring the World through Allom's Lens: From Nonsuch Park to the Great Wall of China" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey with Thomas Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Nonsuch Park / Allom 19C

Nonsuch Park / Allom 19C
Nonsuch Park, Surrey

Background imageAllom Collection: St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London

St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London
In 1847-8 the parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, south west London, erected a workhouse at the east of Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road)

Background imageAllom Collection: Great Wall / China / Allom

Great Wall / China / Allom
The Great Wall of China built by Emperor Chi-Hoang-Ti of the fourth Tsin dynasty, the first universal monach of China, 237 BC

Background imageAllom Collection: The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers

The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers
The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement

Background imageAllom Collection: CHINA: MERCHANTs HOME. The house of a Chinese merchant in the suburbs of Canton

CHINA: MERCHANTs HOME. The house of a Chinese merchant in the suburbs of Canton. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: CHINA: WHAMPOA ISLAND, 1843. A view of Whampoa (or Changzhou) Island as seen from Danes Island

CHINA: WHAMPOA ISLAND, 1843. A view of Whampoa (or Changzhou) Island as seen from Danes Island, at the mouth of the Pearl River near Canton, China

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: WH Capone

Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: WH Capone
Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, c1840

Background imageAllom Collection: The Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan, China, c1840. Artist: J Sands

The Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan, China, c1840. Artist: J Sands
The Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan, China, c1840

Background imageAllom Collection: Windlesham Church, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: E Radclyffe

Windlesham Church, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: E Radclyffe
Windlesham Church, Surrey, 19th century

Background imageAllom Collection: The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth

The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth
3501411 The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth; (add.info.: The Mock Battle, a scene from Walter Scott's novel Kenilworth.).

Background imageAllom Collection: Bank of furnaces Lymington Iron Works, Tyneside, England. Illustration by Thomas Allom published

Bank of furnaces Lymington Iron Works, Tyneside, England. Illustration by Thomas Allom published 1835
533562 Bank of furnaces Lymington Iron Works, Tyneside, England. Illustration by Thomas Allom published 1835. By this time Nielsen hot blast process (1824) in general use

Background imageAllom Collection: Torridge (Rolle) Canal: Rolle aqueduct near Torrington, Devon, England, 1829 (engraving)

Torridge (Rolle) Canal: Rolle aqueduct near Torrington, Devon, England, 1829 (engraving)
533597 Torridge (Rolle) Canal: Rolle aqueduct near Torrington, Devon, England, 1829 (engraving); (add.info.: Horses drawing tub boats. Engineer: James Green)

Background imageAllom Collection: The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou, China, c1840. Artist: J Sands

The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou, China, c1840. Artist: J Sands
The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou, China, c1840

Background imageAllom Collection: Yang Tse Kiang River, China

Yang Tse Kiang River, China

Background imageAllom Collection: White Allom and Co Advertisement

White Allom and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for White Allom & Co, furnishers, decorators and furniture makers based in London. The photograph showcases a fine dining room interior, with an ornate fireplace surround

Background imageAllom Collection: Plaster decoration at the New Oxford Theatre

Plaster decoration at the New Oxford Theatre
A workman seen high up in the roof of the New Oxford Theatre in the process of erecting plaster decoration from Messrs. White Allom for Charles B. Cochran

Background imageAllom Collection: The Sack of Corinth, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Sack of Corinth, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1199616 The Sack of Corinth, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72); 148x239.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageAllom Collection: GLAMIS CASTLE / ALLOM

GLAMIS CASTLE / ALLOM
Glamis (Glames) Castle, Forfarshire. Date: 1790

Background imageAllom Collection: PICNIC BY RIVER / ALLOM

PICNIC BY RIVER / ALLOM
A party of pleasure - a grand picnic by a river Date: circa 1840

Background imageAllom Collection: Thirlmere & Helvellen &c. From Raven Crag, c1830s. Creator: Unknown

Thirlmere & Helvellen &c. From Raven Crag, c1830s. Creator: Unknown
Thirlmere & Helvellen &c. From Raven Crag, c1830s. View of Thirlmere, a reservoir, and Helvellyn, a mountain, in the Lake District. [Fisher, Son & Co. London, ]

Background imageAllom Collection: The Salon d abdication, Fontainbleau, c1840. Creator: JB Allen

The Salon d abdication, Fontainbleau, c1840. Creator: JB Allen
The Salon d abdication, Fontainbleau, c1840. French emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) abdicated at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in France in 1815

Background imageAllom Collection: Marriage Procession at the Blue-cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo, c1843-1858. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw

Marriage Procession at the Blue-cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo, c1843-1858. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
Marriage Procession at the Blue-cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo, c1843-1858. Chinese wedding procession with the bride being carried in a palanquin. [Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris]

Background imageAllom Collection: Valley of Linmouth, North Devon, c1830. Creator: Joseph Clayton Bentley

Valley of Linmouth, North Devon, c1830. Creator: Joseph Clayton Bentley
Valley of Linmouth, North Devon, c1830. Dramatic gorge near the village of Lynmouth in Devon, on the northern edge of Exmoor

Background imageAllom Collection: Stirling Castle, 19th century. Creator: W Wallis

Stirling Castle, 19th century. Creator: W Wallis
Stirling Castle, 19th century. View of the ramparts of Stirling Castle in Scotland, with soldiers in Highland dress

Background imageAllom Collection: Rue du Chapeau Rouge, Bordeaux, mid 19th century. Creator: Henry Adlard

Rue du Chapeau Rouge, Bordeaux, mid 19th century. Creator: Henry Adlard
Rue du Chapeau Rouge, Bordeaux, mid 19th century. View of a street in the city of Bordeaux, southwestern France

Background imageAllom Collection: Wonersh Park, c1845. Creator: E Radclyffe

Wonersh Park, c1845. Creator: E Radclyffe
Wonersh Park, c1845. View of Wonersh House and deer park in Surrey. The house was built in the 17th century and was home to Lord Grantley

Background imageAllom Collection: Windlesham Church, mid 19th century. Creator: E Radclyffe

Windlesham Church, mid 19th century. Creator: E Radclyffe
Windlesham Church, mid 19th century. View of the church at Windlesham in Surrey

Background imageAllom Collection: The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson, Mariska was designed by William Fife

Background imageAllom Collection: The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912. Creator

The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912. Creator
The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912

Background imageAllom Collection: The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Class White Heather II heeling in a good wind, 1911. White Heather II was a successful yacht designed by William Fife and won many races since her launch in 1907

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: Istria, The Lady Anne, & Vanity racing upwind, 1912

Istria, The Lady Anne, & Vanity racing upwind, 1912. Both The Lady Anne and Vanity were designed by William Fife, Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson

Background imageAllom Collection: The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Istria close-hauled and heeling in fresh breeze, 1912

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Istria close-hauled and heeling in fresh breeze, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Background imageAllom Collection: The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist: Thomas Allom

The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. Artist: Thomas Allom
The Mall and Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, c1845. View showing the suggested site for the Duke of Wellingtons statue. The Duke of Yorks Column is in the background

Background imageAllom Collection: Prince Albert laying the first stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 17th January

Prince Albert laying the first stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 17th January 1842

Background imageAllom Collection: The Grand Central and Egyptian Saloons, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1836. Artist

The Grand Central and Egyptian Saloons, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1836. Artist
The Grand Central and Egyptian Saloons, British Museum, Holborn, London, c1836

Background imageAllom Collection: Custom House and River Thames, 1839. Artist: Frederick James Havell

Custom House and River Thames, 1839. Artist: Frederick James Havell
View of the Port of London showing the Custom House and shipping on the River Thames, London, 1839

Background imageAllom Collection: Goods forwarded by railway, 19th century. Artist: Thomas Allom

Goods forwarded by railway, 19th century. Artist: Thomas Allom
Goods forwarded by railway, 19th century. Interior view of the upper works of Pickfords depot, Oval Road, Camden Town, London, showing figures moving freight and barrels

Background imageAllom Collection: Old General Post Office, St Martins le Grand, London, 1829. Artist: CJ Emblem

Old General Post Office, St Martins le Grand, London, 1829. Artist: CJ Emblem
View of a street scene on St Martins le Grand, London, 1829 showing the Old General Post Office

Background imageAllom Collection: Panoramic view of London, 1846. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

Panoramic view of London, 1846. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
Panoramic view of London from the steeple of St Bride looking east, 1846; showing St Pauls Cathedral in the centre and the River Thames to the right

Background imageAllom Collection: Thames Haven Dock, London, c1830. Artist: Thomas Allom

Thames Haven Dock, London, c1830. Artist: Thomas Allom
Bird s-eye view of the Thames Haven Dock, London, 1830; showing the intended Commercial and Collier Docks

Background imageAllom Collection: General Post Office, London, 1829. Artist: CJ Emblem

General Post Office, London, 1829. Artist: CJ Emblem
View of the Old General Post Office on the east side of St Martins le Grand, St Pauls Cathedral and the Bull and Mouth Inn, London, 1829



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"Exploring the World through Allom's Lens: From Nonsuch Park to the Great Wall of China" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey with Thomas Allom, an extraordinary artist of the 19th century. His brushstrokes transport us to enchanting destinations like Nonsuch Park, where nature's beauty unfolds in all its glory. But Allom's talent doesn't stop there; he takes us across continents to witness wonders like the majestic Great Wall of China. Standing tall against time, this architectural marvel leaves us awestruck at its grandeur and historical significance. In his artwork titled "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, " John Rogers captures a poignant moment as poetry discovers Robert Burns amidst his humble agricultural duties. It reminds us that creativity can emerge from unexpected places, touching our souls with its brilliance. It also introduces us to picturesque scenes along Chinese waterways. In "Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, " WH Capone paints a tranquil setting where traditional architecture harmonizes with serene surroundings. Meanwhile, J Sands showcases the opulence of The Imperial Travelling Palace at Hoo-Kew-Shan—an exquisite glimpse into imperial life during that era. Venturing further into China's cultural tapestry, we discover glimpses of everyday life through Thomas Allom's eyes. A steel engraving depicts "The house of a Chinese merchant in the suburbs of Canton, " offering insight into their lifestyle and architecture—a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Closer to home in London lies St Mary Abbots Workhouse—a reminder that not all tales are glamorous but equally important for understanding society's fabric during those times. Sailing enthusiasts will find delight in witnessing Istria gliding gracefully under spinnaker in 1912—captured beautifully from stern view by an unknown artist. And Windlesham Church stands proudly against Surrey's landscape—an architectural gem preserving history and faith.