Father Thames Collection

Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
6034701 Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames)

Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames
5308820 Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting John Thwaites)

John Thwaites with Father Thames
3586071 John Thwaites with Father Thames; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon depicting John Thwaites (1815-1870) Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works

Cartoon depicting Father Thames annoyed that yet another report condemned the river as being little more than an open
5308619 Cartoon depicting Father Thames annoyed that yet another report condemned the river as being little more than an open sewer

Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London. 1858. (A design for a Fresco in the New Houses of Parliament.) Father Thames introduces his children, Diptheria

Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April
CWA124888 Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), 1770 (engraving) by Cipriani

Thames and his Tributary; cartoon (engraving)
608499 Thames and his Tributary; cartoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames)

Father Thames waving a skull and crossbones (engraving)
609217 Father Thames waving a skull and crossbones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Thames waving a skull and crossbones; from Punch)

Thames and his Tributary (engraving)
960712 Thames and his Tributary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames and his Tributary. Cartoon from Punch)

The Hop Bitters Worlds Regatta (engraving)
1616205 The Hop Bitters Worlds Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hop Bitters Worlds Regatta)

Fresco of "The Rivers of England, "in the Upper Waiting-Hall of the House of Lords (engraving)
1098024 Fresco of " The Rivers of England, " in the Upper Waiting-Hall of the House of Lords (engraving) by Armitage, Edward A

Punch cartoon: Thames and His Tributary - John Thwaites and the commissioning of the Thames Embankment to improve
6034743 Punch cartoon: Thames and His Tributary - John Thwaites and the commissioning of the Thames Embankment to improve Londons sewerage system (engraving) by English School

Cartoon depicting Father Thames admiring Tower Bridge, London
5309124 Cartoon depicting Father Thames admiring Tower Bridge, London by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Father Thames admiring Tower Bridge, London)

The Rivers of England, from "Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856
The Rivers of England, from " Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856

Can t Get Away!, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
Can t Get Away!, 1884. Mr Punch holds a handkerchief to his nose as Father Thames tells him his worries. Despite sporadic efforts to cleanse the capitals river

Father Thames Himself Again, 1865 Artist: John Tenniel
Father Thames Himself Again, 1865. Lor Bless Yer R Y L Ighness! I ain t the Same River since I Gave up Scavenging and Turned Waterman

How Dirty Old Father Thames was Whitewashed, 1858. A British workman in overalls and boots holds a large brush in one hand, and a handkerchief to his nose with the other

The London Bathing Season, 1859. Come, my dear! - come to its Old Thames, and have a Nice Bath! Father Thames is here shown trying to coax a climbing boy in to his water for a bath

Father Thames and his Offspring
Father Thames Introducing his Offspring to the Fair City of London, the offspring being Diphtheria, Scrofula and Cholera. More an open sewer than a river

Dirty Father Thames : More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849, the year of the Great Stink when Parliament was suspended because of the smell

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"Father Thames: Nurturing London's Legacy and Unveiling its Secrets" In the enchanting world of 1858, a Punch cartoon captures the iconic moment when Faraday presents his card to none other than Father Thames himself. This personification of the majestic river is seen introducing his offspring to the bustling city of London, with all its grandeur and charm. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, we come across a ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on April 26th. It seems that Father Thames is not only responsible for nurturing life but also reveling in festivities that grace his waters. A powerful engraving titled "Thames and his Tributary" showcases Father Thames waving a skull and crossbones, reminding us of both the beauty and dangers lurking within these historic waters. Yet, it is through unity that strength arises as another engraving depicts him alongside his tributaries, working together harmoniously. The Hop Bitters Worlds Regatta further highlights Father Thames' significance as he becomes an emblematic figurehead in sporting events celebrated along his banks. His influence extends beyond physical boundaries as evidenced by "The Rivers of England, " a magnificent fresco adorning the Upper Waiting-Hall of the House of Lords. However, it is not just artistic depictions where Father Thames leaves an indelible mark. In yet another Punch cartoon from years later, he stands proudly beside Tower Bridge – an architectural marvel symbolizing progress and innovation in London's ever-evolving landscape. Through history's lens emerges John Thwaites commissioning the Thames Embankment to improve London's sewerage system - an initiative driven by none other than Father Thames himself. This visionary act demonstrates how deeply intertwined he is with shaping not only nature but also urban development for future generations to enjoy cleaner waters. Lastly, Joseph Swain's evocative artwork titled "Can't Get Away. " encapsulates our inability to escape the allure of Father Thames.