Decimus Burton Collection

Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris
Hyde Park Corner, c1838. After Jas Pollard. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch

View of the Green Park, London, showing the fashions of the time
CWA122099 View of the Green Park, London, showing the fashions of the time, detail of the right hand side, c.1830 (colour litho) (see also 122098) by English School

The Athenaeum Club, Waterloo Place, Westminster (b / w photo)
3637743 The Athenaeum Club, Waterloo Place, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Athenaeum Club, Waterloo Place, Westminster)

Cornwall Terrace, Regents Park, London (b / w photo)
5996775 Cornwall Terrace, Regents Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornwall Terrace, Regents Park, London)

Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Entrance, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hyde Park Corner-Piccadilly Entrance, 1872. Greek Revivalist Hyde Park screen designed by Decimus Burton 1823-1835. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Hyde Park Corner, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Hyde Park Corner, London, c1910. The Hyde Park Screen was designed by Decimus Burton and built between 1822 and 1825. A corner entry to Hyde Park, it replaced an earlier toll gate

Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Bronze equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington at Hyde Park Corner, designed in 1888 by Joseph Edgar Boehm

Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London designed by Decimus Burton and built 1826-1830

The Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). London Colosseum to the east of Regents Park, built in 1827 to exhibit Thomas Hornors Panoramic view of London

The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. The Holme, a mansion in Regents Park, designed by Decimus Burton, as a private residence for the Burton family, built in 1818

Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, Regents park was appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries

Hyde Park Corner, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Hyde Park Corner, c1900s. Horse-drawn buses at the busy thoroughfare - the Ionic screen was built between 1822 and 1825 by Decimus Burton

Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London

Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935. Apsley House in London was originally built by Robert Adam in 1771-1778

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Folkestone: The Lees, c1896. Artist: Lambert Weston & Son
Folkestone: The Lees, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Interior of the Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, 1904. The Palm House was built by architect Decimus Burton and iron-maker Richard Turner between 1844 and 1848

Folkestone - View Showing the Lees and the Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, London, c1900. Artists: Decimus Burton, York & Son
The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, London, c1900. The Palm House (1844-1848) was the result of cooperation between architect Decimus Burton and iron founder Richard Turner

Hyde Park Corner, London, c1936. From An Album of Motor Cars. [John Player & Sons, London, c1936]

Entrance to Hyde Park, London, c1850 (1878). View showing the Welligton Arch and the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington that stood atop it until the arch was moved in 1882-1883

Hyde Park Corner, London, 1903 (1911). View showing the Ionic screen at the entrance to the park designed by Decimus Burton and built in 1825. From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

The Colosseum, Regents Park, London, 1823 (1926). Regents Park Colosseum was a vast, circular exhibition hall with a glazed cupola and a massive portico designed by Decimus Burton

The Geometrical Ascent to the Galleries in the Colosseum, Regents Park, London, 1823 (1926). Regents Park Colosseum was a vast

Coliseum, Regents Park, London, 19th century. Artist: Cox
Coliseum, Regents Park, London, 19th century. The Coliseum, a domed exhibition hall, was designed by Decimus Burton and built between 1823 and 1827. It was demolished in 1875

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View across the Palm House Pond to Museum No. 1 at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Golden Arch
The Wellington Arch reflecting golden light from the setting sun.The Wellington Arch is a triumphal arch on an island in central London just off Green Park

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Decimus Burton, the visionary architect of his time, left an indelible mark on the landscape of London. Hyde Park Corner, a bustling hub in c1838, was transformed into a masterpiece under his creative genius. Capturing the essence of the era, J Harris's view of Green Park showcases not only its natural beauty but also the fashionable trends that adorned its visitors. The Athenaeum Club at Waterloo Place stands as a testament to Burton's architectural prowess. In this black and white photograph, one can almost feel the grandeur and sophistication exuding from every corner of this magnificent building. Cornwall Terrace in Regents Park is another jewel in Burton's crown. The monochromatic photographs transport us back to a bygone era when elegance and opulence reigned supreme. Gustave Doré's depiction of Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Entrance in 1872 captures both the grandeur and chaos that coexisted within this iconic location. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and development, history remains etched in every nook and cranny. Wellington Arch with its majestic Quadriga takes center stage in London circa 1915. A creation shrouded in mystery by an unknown artist but revered for its timeless beauty nonetheless. Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner offers a glimpse into bustling city life during early 20th century London. Unknown photographers freeze moments forever; their lenses capturing stories untold yet waiting to be discovered. Hyde Park Corner itself becomes an enigma through unknown eyes circa 1910. Its allure lies not only in what we see but also what we imagine hidden beneath its surface – secrets whispered among trees or shared between lovers strolling hand-in-hand. The Wellington Monument proudly stands tall against London's skyline circa 1910 while remaining anonymous behind an unknown creator’s lens. Its presence symbolizes strength and resilience – qualities embodied by Decimus Burton himself throughout his illustrious career.