Allom Collection (page 5)

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

CHINA: WATERFALL, 1843. View of the waterfalls at Ting Hu, or Tripod Lake, in Shanxi province, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MOUNTAINS, 1843. A view of Ou Ma Too, or the Five Horses Heads, on the Pe Kiang River, Guangdong province, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: TUNGTING SHAN, 1843. Waterfront scene on Tungting Shan, or Junshan Island, on Dongting Lake, Hunan province, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MANDARINs HOME. Dinner party at a mandarins home in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: ZHOUSHAN, 1843. View of the Vale of Ting Hai (or Dinghai) on the island of Zhoushan, China, overlooking Hangzhou Bay. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

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

CHINA: ANCIENT TOMBS, 1843. A view of the ancient tombs at Xiamen (or Amoy), China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: QUANG YEN ROCK, 1843. A view of Quang Yen Rock, the location of a Buddhist temple overlooking a river in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: WATERFALL, 1843. View of a waterfall in Jiangnan province, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MOUNTAINS, 1843. A view of the Wudang Mountains in Hubei province, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: GOLDEN ISLAND, 1843. A view of Kin Shan, or the Golden Island, on the Yangtze River in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: DICE PLAYERS, 1843. Dice players near Xiamen (or Amoy), China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: ALTARPIECE, 1843. A Christian altarpiece in a temple at Ting Hai (or Dinghai) on the island of Zhoushan, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: COAL MINING, 1843. Coal mining operations at Ying Tih, on the Pe Kiang River in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: MOUNTAINS, c1843. A view of Tseih Sing Yen, or the Seven Star Mountains, on the Li River near Guilin, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: HANGZHOU, 1843. Riverside scene at Hangzhou, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

NIAGARA FALLS, 1835. Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. Steel engraving, English, 1835, after Thomas Allom

Fossil animal, 18th century

Glamis Castle / Allom
Glamis (Glame s) Castle, Forfarshire

Grasmere / Allom / 1832
Grasmere Lake from Butter Crags, Westmorland

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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.