Handley Cross Collection

The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John Leech
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)

Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century
6337329 English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family)

Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century
6337317 Gentleman in night clothes struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century
6337327 English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Old gentleman with gout in an invalid chair talking with a young woman in bloomers, 19th century
6337318 Old gentleman with gout in an invalid chair talking with a young woman in bloomers, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

The Handley Cross Fancy Ball (coloured etching)
3100198 The Handley Cross Fancy Ball (coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Handley Cross Fancy Ball)

County Durham DH8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DH8 6

Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Barege & The Draft, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Barege & The Draft, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Lecture on Unting, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Lecture on Unting, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Michael Hardey, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Michael Hardey, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrocks has a Bye Day, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks has a Bye Day, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Sir Thomas Trout & The Bloomer, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Sir Thomas Trout & The Bloomer, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Author of Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Ask Mamma, Plain or Ringlets? Etc. Etc. 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Author of Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Ask Mamma, Plain or Ringlets? Etc. Etc. 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Taking the waters at Handley Spa, 1845. Artist: John Leech
Taking the waters at Handley Spa, 1845. Sir Thomas Trout in a bathchair face to face with Constantina Mendlove in her Bloomer outfit. Illustration by John Leech for Handley Cross by RS Surtees

Mr Jorrockss Bath, 1845. Mr Jorrocks, having retired early very drunk, goes sleepwalking during a violent dream and falls in Lord Bambers swimming pool from where he is rescued by other house guests

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Step back in time to the enchanting world of Handley Cross, a place filled with thrilling adventures and eccentric characters. In "The Kill, " witness the suspense as the Cat & Custard Pot Day unfolds in 1854, beautifully captured by John Leech. Immerse yourself in the comical scene of an English grocer surprising his family as he enters a dining room straight out of the 19th century. Feel your heart race as you observe a gentleman struggling in a swimming pool at a stately home, clad only in his night clothes. Prepare to be entertained by an English grocer giving an animated lecture on hunting within the grand walls of Dragon tavern. Marvel at the unlikely friendship between an old gentleman suffering from gout and a young woman sporting bloomers, engaging in lively conversation while seated comfortably in an invalid chair. Experience glamour and opulence at The Handley Cross Fancy Ball through Leech's colored etching that transports you to this dazzling event. Explore County Durham DH8 6 Map to discover more about this captivating location. Follow Mr. Jorrocks on his exhilarating journey as he embarks on The cut me down Countries adventure depicted by John Leech's artistic prowess. Join him at The Meet held at Mr. Muleygrubs where excitement fills every corner, capturing your imagination with its vivid imagery. Finally, witness Mr. Jorrockss' triumphant return to his beloved family after countless escapades that have left their mark on him forever; another masterpiece brought to life by John Leech's skilled hand. Handley Cross beckons you into its extraordinary world where humor intertwines with drama and unforgettable moments await around every corner - come and lose yourself within its pages.