George Dance Collection

George Dance (Sunbeam) 1921 Senior TT
George Dance rounds Ramsey Hairpin in the 1921 Senior TT

View of the Mansion House in London, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the Mansion House in London, 1700-1799

View of London, with the improvements of its Port (coloured engraving)
609813 View of London, with the improvements of its Port (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London, with the improvements of its Port)

Portrait by George Dance the Younger, architect and portrait draughtsman (litho)
812999 Portrait by George Dance the Younger, architect and portrait draughtsman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of George Dance the Younger)

Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, London, 1795-1825. Attributed to Auguste Charles Pugin. Architecture designed by George Dance

Interior of the Egyptian Hall, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Egyptian Hall, 1897. A banquet in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House, official residence of the Lord Mayor of London

The Mansion House in 1750, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Mansion House in 1750, (1897). View of the residence of the Lord Mayor of London, built between 1739 and 1752, in the Palladian style by the surveyor and architect George Dance the Elder

St Leonard, Shoreditch, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Leonard, Shoreditch, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. St Leonards in Shoreditch, in the City of London

Thomas Hearne (1744-1817), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Hearne (1744-1817), (c1902). Portrait of British landscape painter, engraver and illustrator Thomas Hearne depicted in 1795

M. A. Rooker, A. R. A. 1793, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
M.A. Rooker, A.R.A. 1793, (c1900). Portrait of British painter, illustrator and engraver Michael Angelo Rooker (c1743-1801). Rooker was principal scene painter at the Haymarket Theatre in London

Horace Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford, (1919). Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797), also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters

Proposed London Bridge, London, 1802. Artist
Proposed London Bridge, London, 1802. View of the proposed improvements to the Port of London showing George Dances proposed double bridge as a replacement to the old London Bridge

Interior of the Church of St Bartholomew-the-Less, City of London, 1839. The interior of the church was remodelled to an octagonal design by George Dance the Younger in 1793

George Dance the Younger, 1798. Artist: Thomas Lawrence
George Dance the Younger, 1798. Portrait of the well-known artist and architect, in his late fifties, against a dark background

Interior of General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1809 Artist: Augustus Wall
Interior view of sorting office in the General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1809. Shows men sitting at desks in red coats and men at a large table in green coats sorting letters

George Dance, c1780-1811. Artist: Nathaniel Dance-Holland
George Dance, c1780-1811

Double London Bridge proposed for London, 1800. Artist: George Dance
Double London Bridge proposed by George Dance the Younger as part of general improvements to the Port of London, 1800. Each bridge has a drawbridge

Theatre Royal, Bath, Avon. Baths Theatre Royal was built in 1863. Designed by George Dance, Baths Theatre Royal first opened its doors in 1805.The building was destroyed by a fire in 1862 but was

George Dance the Younger, (1741-1825), English architect, surveyor and a portraitist, 1798. (1914)
George Dance the Younger, (1741-1825), English architect, surveyor and a portraitist, 1798. After an original work by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). From The Connoisseur Vol

Thomas Mudge, English horologist, 1795. Artist: Baker
Thomas Mudge, English horologist, 1795. Born at Exeter, Devon, Mudge (1717-1794) was apprenticed to the eminent clockmaker George Graham (1742?-1751)

St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, London, 1808-1811. Female patients in their day gallery. St Lukes Hospital was a lunatic asylum designed by the architect George Dance jnr (1741-1825)

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"George Dance: A Journey Through London's History" Step into the world of George Dance, a name that resonates with various facets of London's rich history. From his notable achievements in the 1921 Senior TT race to his artistic contributions as an architect and portrait draughtsman, Dance left an indelible mark on the city he called home. As we delve deeper into Dance's legacy, we are treated to breathtaking views of London through the lens of progress. The vibrant hues of a coloured engraving showcase the improvements made to its bustling port, revealing a city constantly evolving and adapting. Dance's talent extended beyond architecture; his lithographic skills brought portraits to life, capturing not only physical features but also glimpses into individuals' personalities. His work at the Egyptian Hall within Mansion House stands as a testament to his creative prowess—a space where art and culture converged during its existence from 1795 to 1825. Exploring further, we find ourselves immersed in historical moments frozen in time. An unknown artist transports us back to 1750 when The Mansion House stood proudly amidst London's ever-changing landscape. St Leonard's Church steeple looms majestically against Shoreditch's skyline—an architectural marvel from the mid-late 19th century whose creator remains shrouded in mystery. Amongst these captivating scenes emerges Thomas Hearne, an enigmatic figure whose story unfolds before our eyes thanks to unknown hands immortalizing him around c1902. M. A. Rooker’s artwork from 1793 adds another layer of intrigue—depicting scenes that have captivated audiences for centuries without revealing their true creator. No exploration would be complete without encountering influential figures who shaped London’s cultural tapestry. Horace Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford graces us with his presence through a photograph captured in 1919—a glimpse into one man’s impact on literature and society.