Black Bess Collection

Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving)
2654241 Dick Turpin meeting fellow highwayman Tom King (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho)
2654224 Dick Turpin with his horse Black Bess on his way to York (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Dick Turpin (c.1705 - 7 April 1739)

Dick Turpin (1706-1739), English robber and highwayman, 19th century. Dick Turpin is the subject of many romantic stories, especially his ride to York on his mare Black Bess

Dick Turpin jumping Hornsey toll bar gate on his horse Black Bess (coloured engraving)
2654238 Dick Turpin jumping Hornsey toll bar gate on his horse Black Bess (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Bess flew like the wind
LLM459188 Black Bess flew like the wind by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Bess flew like the wind under the double burden)

Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess
LLM459189 Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Turpin gains possession of Black Bess); © Look and Learn

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
6006881 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dick Turpin in the Bow Bells Nursery Tales series (J Dicks)

Dick Turpin (colour litho)
6006879 Dick Turpin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dick Turpin in the Bow Bells Nursery Tales series (J Dicks)

CM28 7062 Evert Louwman, Bugatti Type 18, Black Bess
Evert Louwman, Bugatti Type 18, Black Bess, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Speed Kings, Motorsports Record Breakers, Festival of Speed, 2019, Motorsports, automobiles, cars, entertainment

Death of Black Bess, illustration from Rookwood by William Harrison Ainsworth
XJF498289 Death of Black Bess, illustration from Rookwood by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1836 (engraving) by Cruikshank

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"Black Bess: The Legendary Steed of Dick Turpin" In the realm of infamous highwaymen, one name stands out - Dick Turpin. And accompanying this notorious robber on his daring escapades was none other than his faithful companion, Black Bess. As depicted in an engraving from centuries past, we witness a fateful encounter between Dick Turpin and fellow highwayman Tom King. Their eyes meet with a shared understanding of their dangerous trade. But it is when Black Bess enters the scene that the true spirit of adventure comes alive. In a vibrant color lithograph, we see Turpin astride his beloved horse as they embark on a treacherous journey to York. With every stride, Black Bess proves her worth as she carries her master fearlessly through the English countryside. A 19th-century portrayal captures the essence of Dick Turpin's audacious persona - an English robber and highwayman who struck fear into the hearts of many. His exploits are immortalized in colored engravings where he defies all odds by leaping over Hornsey toll bar gate atop Black Bess. Legend has it that Black Bess possessed an unmatched swiftness; she flew like the wind itself. This majestic creature became synonymous with speed and freedom as she galloped alongside her fearless rider, and is said that possession is nine-tenths of the law, and so did Dick Turpin gain possession – forging an unbreakable bond between man and horse that would forever be etched in history. Color lithographs capture various facets of this infamous duo: their courage, their notoriety, their indomitable spirit. Each image tells a story - from encounters with authorities to moments frozen in time during their thrilling adventures across England's highways and byways. Even today, echoes of this legendary partnership can be found in unexpected places – such as Evert Louwman's Bugatti Type 18, aptly named Black Bess.