Cassells Collection

Henley Regatta, c1896. Artist: Marsh Brothers
Henley Regatta, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Cookham, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Cookham, 1898. Cookham on the River Thames in Berkshire, England is notable as the home of the artist Stanley Spencer. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 1898. Creator: Unknown
" The Pantiles", Tunbridge Wells, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop

Gettysburg / Cassells
Picketts charge. Marking a turning point, this battle ended with a Union victory, but both sides suffered heavy losses

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated

Rock-a-bye-baby - Illustration of traditional nursery rhyme. Artist: From Cassells Childrens Annual. Florence Mary Anderson circa 1920

Old Shambles and Market Place, Settle, c1896. Artist: Anthony Horner
Old Shambles and Market Place, Settle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Llangollen Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Llangollen Bridge, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Supporters of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Chatsworth House stately home on the River Derwent, seat of the Duke of Devonshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. Artist: Harris Bros & Co
Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Grade I listed Menai Suspension Bridge designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826 carrying traffic from Anglesey across the Menai Strait

Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bury, 1898. Bury St Edmunds, historic market town in Suffolk, supported Puritan sentiment in early 17th century and by 1640, several families had left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony

In the High Street, 1898. Creator: Unknown
In the High Street, 1898. Harrow-on-the-Hill, historic village in the vicinity of Harrow School, Greater London, England.From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Saint Fin Barres Cathedrall, a Gothic Revival three-spire cathedral in the city of Cork, Ireland completed in 1879 on the south side of the River Lee

Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume II". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Chesterfield, c1896. Artist: Albert Edward Seaman
Chesterfield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. Artist: Gilbert Wilson
Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Tewkesbury Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Tewkesbury Abbey, 1898. Tewkesbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery with Romanesque crossing tower restored by George Gilbert Scott in late 19th century

St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1886, (1898). Creator: Unknown
St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1898. St Nicholass church in Great Yarmouth, founded 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, is the towns oldest, most visible, historic landmark

The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Ventnor, c1896. Artist: J Thompson
Ventnor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Chillingham Castle, c1896. Artist: W Greene
Chillingham Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. Artist: I Slater
Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Sandwich: The Old Bridge and Barbican, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Sandwich: The Old Bridge and Barbican, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. Artist: JW Shores
The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Hereford Cathedral and Wye Bridge, c1896. Artist: J Thirwall
Hereford Cathedral and Wye Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Carmarthen Quay, c1896. Artist: Hudson
Carmarthen Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift

King Cetewayo, 1902. Cetshwayo Kampande (c1826-1884), King of the Zulu Kingdom. After Crewes. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Nottingham Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Nottingham Castle, 1898. 1 and 2: Mortimers Hole; 3: King David of Scotlands Prison; 4 The Castle Gate. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV"

Irish Terrier "Champion Sporter"
5856417 Irish Terrier "Champion Sporter"; (add.info.: Irish Terrier "Champion Sporter" Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Illustrated Book of the Dog" 1881)

Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden
5856412 Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden.; (add.info.: Large black mastiff "Wolsey" in front of landscaped garden)

Three basset hounds
5856409 Three basset hounds.; (add.info.: Three basset hounds. Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Illustrated Book of the Dog" 1881)

Irish Water Spaniel "Captain."
5856419 Irish Water Spaniel "Captain."; (add.info.: Irish Water Spaniel "Captain." Original painting by R. S. Moseley (fl)

Bedlington Terrier "Geordie" and Dandie Dinmont Terrier "Doctor"
5856407 Bedlington Terrier "Geordie" and Dandie Dinmont Terrier "Doctor"; (add.info.: Bedlington Terrier "Geordie")

Irish Setter "Grouse II"
5856405 Irish Setter "Grouse II"; (add.info.: Irish Setter "Grouse II." Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Illustrated Book of the Dog" 1881)

Fox Terriers: "Buffet, " "Bristles" and "Bloom"
5856397 Fox Terriers: "Buffet, " "Bristles" and "Bloom"; (add.info.: Fox Terriers: "Buffet)

Newfoundland dog "Leo"
5856416 Newfoundland dog "Leo"; (add.info.: Newfoundland dog "Leo" depicted standing on a beach with seagulls in the background)

Sheep Dogs: smooth coated sheep dog "Yarrow" and rough-coated sheep dog "Hornpipe"
5856415 Sheep Dogs: smooth coated sheep dog "Yarrow" and rough-coated sheep dog "Hornpipe"; (add.info.: Sheep Dogs)

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"Cassells: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to Cookham, 1898. An enchanting village captured by an unknown artist, its beauty frozen on canvas for all to admire. Lancaster Castle beckons with John of Gaunt's Tower standing tall, a symbol of strength and history. The skilled brushstrokes of J Davis transport us to the year 1896, where we can almost feel the presence of ancient royalty. Gettysburg/Cassells - a name that evokes memories of a significant chapter in American history. The echoes of battles fought resonate through time, reminding us of sacrifice and bravery. Cross Llangollen Bridge in 1898 and enter a world shrouded in mystery. Its creator remains unknown, but their artistry speaks volumes as they capture the essence of this picturesque scene. Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (1077) transports us even further back into medieval times. Though the creator remains anonymous, their portrayal immortalizes this pivotal moment when power knelt before humility. Witness The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order Of Savonarola in 1890. This captivating artwork invites contemplation on human nature and our constant struggle between desire and virtue. Rock-a-bye-baby takes us beyond paintings into the realm of lullabies passed down through generations. Cassells reminds us that art encompasses not only visual beauty but also melodies that soothe our souls. Norwich Cathedral reveals its grandeur as we gaze upon its choir looking eastward from 1898. Though created by an unknown hand, it captures the awe-inspiring majesty that has stood for centuries. Journey through Chatsworth and Matlock with views preserved forever by an anonymous artist's skillful strokes in 1898. Each stroke whispers tales untold yet felt deeply within these landscapes' serene beauty. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels.