Charles Henry Bourne Collection

A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938). Smoke from chimneys in the industrial area known as the Staffordshire Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent

Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931). Artist
Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499

A Bird s-Eye View of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931). Caernarfon (Caernarvon) Castle, one of the iron ring surrounding Snowdonia

The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B

Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain (Romance of Alexander, about 1340. Bodleian), (1931). A quintain was used to practice jousting

Coronation of Harold, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Coronation of Harold, (1931). Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. He died at the Battle of Hastings in 1066

A Mediaeval Windmill, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Mediae val Windmill, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Monmouth Street, Soho, an illustration by G. Cruikshank for Dickens Sketches by Boz. (1938). Scene in Victorian London, with children playing in the gutter

The Tea Clipper Spindrift, (1938)
The Tea Clipper Spindrift, built at Glasgow 1867, wrecked on Dungeness 1869. (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Artist
Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Medieval peasants ploughing with oxen, threshing, harvesting with sickles, and broadcasting seed

The Cutty Sark (1869), in Falmouth Harbour, (1938)
The Cutty Sark (1869) 921 tons, in Falmouth Harbour, from under Her own Bows, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Contrasted Interiors: Regency - Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury, (1938). Room in a house in Mecklenburgh Square, a Grade II listed square in Kings Cross

A Perpendicular Church Tower, Winterton, Norfolk, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Perpendicular Church Tower, Winterton, Norfolk, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D

View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, (1938)
View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, showing on the right the East Indiaman Waterloo, of 1315 tons, built in 1816 and broken up in 1834, (1938). Whampoa was an anglicised version of Huangpu

Market Day outside the Old Red Lion at Greenwich, (1938). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Market Day outside the Old Red Lion at Greenwich, (1938). 18th-century scene outside a public house in the village of Greenwich on the River Thames, now part of London

Back-to-Back Houses in the North of England, (1938). Urban slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

A fine shop in Artillery Row, Houndsditch, London, of the latter half of the eighteenth century, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this

Contrasted Interiors: Palladian - The Dining-Room, Holkham, Norfolk, by William Kent, with Regency Furniture, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of

A Ship of the time of Edward I. (based on the Dover seal, 1284), (1931). Artist
A Ship of the time of Edward I. (based on the Dover seal, 1284), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499

Lively Activity on an Eighteenth-Century Farm, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

A Tea Clipper, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Tea Clipper, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

A Smock Mill, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Smock Mill, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

The Sovereign of the Seas, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Sovereign of the Seas, (1931). Sovereign of the Seas was ordered in August 1634 by Charles I of England (1600-1649). Built at Woolwich

16th-Century Staircase, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
16th-Century Staircase, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

The Ark Royal, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Ark Royal, (1931). The English galleon Ark Royal (1587) was originally ordered for Sir Walter Raleigh, and was bought by the crown for service in the Tudor navy

An Elizabethan Galleon, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
An Elizabethan Galleon, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Orford Castle, Suffolk. (From Mr. Cautleys plan), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D

A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, (1931). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married

Birds Eye View of Castle Hedingham, Essex (Partial Reconstruction. ), (1931)
Birds Eye View of Castle Hedingham, Essex (Partial Reconstruction.), (1931). Hedingham Castle in Essex is one of the best preserved Norman keeps in England. The keep was built c1140

Fan Vaulting, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Fan Vaulting, (1931). Perpendicular architectural style, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is

Bird s-eye view of Carthusian Monastery, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Bird s-eye view of Carthusian Monastery, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B

The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). Artist: Samuel Walters
The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). The Joseph Cunard, a barque of 680 tons, built probably about 1830. She traded between Liverpool and New Orleans

One-Roomed House for Five, (1938). Woman in child in slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Interior of Ayot St. Lawrence Church, Hertfordshire, (1938). New St Lawrence Church, an eighteenth-century neoclassical building

A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Artist: Joseph Nash
A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Guests at the banqueting table under the dragon chandelier. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of

The Royal George, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Royal George, (1931). HMS Royal George, launched in1756, was a 100-gun ship of the line of the Royal Navy. The largest warship in the world at the time

The Assembly before the Hunt, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Assembly before the Hunt, (1931). Queen Elizabeth I and courtiers. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799

A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Song of the Victory of Agincourt, (1931). The Agincourt Carol is an English folk song written in the early 15th century. It celebrates the English victory over the French at the 1415 Battle of

A Ship of the time of Christopher Columbus, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Ship of the time of Christopher Columbus, (1931). 15th century ship. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499

Exterior of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Exterior of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931). Caernarfon (Caernarvon) Castle, one of the iron ring surrounding Snowdonia

Exterior of Benedictine Monastery, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Exterior of Benedictine Monastery, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B

Norman Hunting, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Norman Hunting, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Design for a house at Hampstead By C. H. B. Quennell, c1913. From The Studio Volume 58 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1913.]

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Charles Henry Bourne Quennell was a versatile artist who captured various aspects of history and culture through his captivating illustrations. In "A Factoryscape in the Potteries" (1938), he depicted the bustling industrial landscape, showcasing the significance of pottery production during that era. The exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored) (1931) showcased his attention to detail and architectural precision. Quennell's talent extended to historical events as well. His portrayal of "The Norman Ship" (based on the Bayeux Tapestry) in 1931 demonstrated his ability to bring ancient stories to life through art. Similarly, "Coronation of Harold" (1931) depicted a pivotal moment in English history with remarkable accuracy. Not limited to historical scenes alone, Quennell also captured everyday life and leisure activities. In "Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain" (Romance of Alexander, about 1340. Bodleian) from 1931, he portrayed children engaging in medieval games, offering a glimpse into pastimes enjoyed centuries ago. Quennell's artistic range even included maritime subjects like "The Tea Clipper Spindrift" (1938), which showcased the grandeur and elegance of these iconic vessels during their heyday. His works were not confined solely to England; they also explored international themes such as agriculture during Edward III's reign ("Agriculture in the time of Edward III, " from the Luttrell Psalter). Additionally, he immortalized famous ships like "The Cutty Sark" (1869), capturing its majestic presence within Falmouth Harbour in 1938. In contrast to historical depictions, Quennell also illustrated contemporary settings like Mecklenburgh Square in Bloomsbury ("Contrasted Interiors: Regency - Mecklenburgh Square") from 1938. This juxtaposition allowed viewers to appreciate the evolution of architectural styles over time.