Allom Collection (page 4)

Beddington Park, 19th century. Artist: Flemming
Beddington Park, 19th century. View of Beddington Park in Sutton at the period when it was the Lambeth Female Orphan Asylum

Selsdon House near Croydon, 19th century. Artist: MJ Starling
Selsdon House near Croydon, 19th century. View of the seat of George Robert Smith

Selsdon House, 19th century. Artist: J H Kernot
Selsdon House, 19th century. View of the seat of George Robert Smith, in what is now the London Borough of Croydon

Trevereux, Limpsfield, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: MJ Starling
Trevereux, Limpsfield, Surrey, 19th century

Botleys, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: J H Kernot
Botleys, Surrey, 19th century. View of the 18th-century Palladian style manor house designed by Keaton Couse and built in 1765

Fox Hills, Surrey, c1840s. Artist: J H Kernot
Fox Hills, Surrey, c1840s. The first owner of Foxhills was Charles James Fox (1749-1806), leader of the Whig party. It was later converted into a golf club

Claremont Park, Esher, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: TA Prior
Claremont Park, Esher, Surrey, 19th century

Pains Hill, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: MJ Starling
Pains Hill, Surrey, 19th century. View of Painshill Park near Cobham, Surrey, which was built in the 18th century by Charles Hamilton after returning from his Grand Tour of Europe

Kingston Town Hall, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: H Griffiths
Kingston Town Hall, Surrey, 19th century

Richmond Hill, Richmond, 19th century. Artist: Edward Radclyffe
Richmond Hill, Richmond, 19th century. View of the Thames at Richmond

St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840. Artist: J H Kernot
St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840

Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century. Artist: Henry Adlard
Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century

Asgill House, Richmond upon Thames, 19th century. Artist: T Fleming
Asgill House, Richmond upon Thames, 19th century. The house was built c1760 by Sir Robert Taylor for a wealthy banker, Sir Charles Asgill

Rouen on the Seine, France, 1875. Artist:s Bradshaw
Rouen on the Seine, France, 1875

Lyon, France, 1875. Artist: W Floyd
Lyon, France, 1875

Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. Artist: James Tingle
Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. The 16th-century palace of Francois I

Garden-Front of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: E Radclyffe
Garden-Front of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, 1875. View of the 17th century Palais du Luxembourg with visitors in the foreground

Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. The original 17th century was rebuilt after a fire while it was the headquarters of the Paris Commune in 1871

Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, France, 1875. Artist: A Willmore
Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, France, 1875. The French troops embarked at this port in aid of the Italians in May 1859

Bombay, India, 1860. Artist: A Willmore
Bombay, India, 1860. View of the port of Mumbai

The Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1860. Artist: E Radclyffe
The Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1860. British troops and cannon during the British Raj

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. View of the square and the Egyptian Obelisk of Luxor from the River Seine

Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. Artist: Henry Adlard
Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. For many centuries the House of Orleans was one of the most important noble families in France

Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. Artist: J Carter
Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. The chateau on the River Loire was built between the 13th and 17th centuries. It was the birthplace of Louis XII of France

Palace of Saint-Cloud, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: Henry Adlard
Palace of Saint-Cloud, Paris, France, 1875. The residence of several French rulers, the Palace of Saint-Cloud near the River Seine was built in 1572

View of Sunderland and the Iron Bridge looking eastwards, 1833. This single span cast iron bridge over the Wear at Wearmouth, Sunderland, was opened in 1796

Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Artist: Thomas Allom
Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Built by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821), work was begun in 1812 and completed in 1841

Carglaze tin mine, near St Austell, Cornwall, England, c1825, (1837). Tin mining was practised in Cornwall since the Bronze Age, but reached its peak in the 19th century

Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Artist: T Dixon
Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Horses drawing tub boats over the aqueduct. The Rolle Canal was built at the instigation of Lord Rolle to link his estates corn mills with

The Greek Orthodox Monastery Of Santa Saba In The Wilderness Of Ziph Near Jerusalem. From An Engraving By S. Bradshaw After A Work By T. Allom, Published 1846

Steel Engraving Of The Mock Battle By T. A. Prior From A Drawing By T. Allom Of A Scene From Scotts Novel Kenilworth

Participants in a first-rate prancing party - Ardenrun House
Participants in a first-rate prancing party at Ardenrun House, Surrey, held to celebrate he British victory in the Grand Prix d Endurance (June, 1929)

Stirling Bridge. Allom, Thomas 1804-1872

Torridge (Rolle) Canal: Rolle aqueduct near Torrington, Devon, England. Horses drawing tub boats. Engineer: James Green. Hand-coloured engraving after T Allom from Devonshire Illustrated 1829

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. Engraving

Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags (Cartlane Craigs), near Lanark, Scotland. Built by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834), it was completed in 1822

Plymouth Public Library. Illustration by Thomas Allom (1804-72) for Devonshire Illustrated, London, 1829. Engraving

CHINA: XIAMEN, 1843. A view of Xiamen (or Amoy), China, from the harbor. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: XIAMEN, 1843. A view of the harbor at Xiamen (or Amoy), China, from Gulangyu Island. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: WUYI SHAN, 1843. A view of the Wuyi Shan, or Bohea Hills, in Fujian province, China, showing the cultivation of tea in the foreground

CHINA: CEMETERY, 1843. Women mourning at a cemetery in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: HILLS, 1843. A view of Se Tseaou Shan, or the Western Seared Hills, on Hangzhou Bay, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: NANKING, 1843. A view of Nanking, China, from the Porcelain Tower. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MANDARINs HOME. A mandarin with his family and servants at his home near Nanking, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: BUDDHIST TEMPLE. Scene in a Buddhist temple on the island of Honan, near Canton, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: BOCCA TIGRIS, 1831. HMS Imogene and Andromache exchanging fire with Chinese forts in the Bocca Tigris, at the mouth of the Pearl River, on their way to Canton, China, 7 September 1831

CHINA: LANTERN MERCHANT. The showroom of a lantern merchant in Peking, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: GULF OF BOHAI, 1843. Boats in the Gulf of Bohai (or Gulf of Pechili) off the coast of China, near the shore where the Great Wall of China terminates

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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.