Henry Duff Traill Collection

A Dames School, 1845, (1904). Artist: Thomas Webster
A Dames School, 1845, (1904). From the collection of the Tate Modern, London. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Plan of Bremenium, 1902. Bremenium was an ancient Roman fort (castra) located at Rochester, Northumberland, England. The fort was one of the defensive structures built along Dere Street

Soldiers of the Tudor Period, c16th century, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

University College, Nottingham, 1904. University College Nottingham was founded in 1877. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

H. M. S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). Artist: Symonds & Co
H.M.S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). HMS Inflexible was an Invincible-class battlecruiser of the British Royal Navy. She was built before World War I and had an active career during the war

The Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). Artist: Hans Wengel
The Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902. Calleva, formally Calleva Atrebatum (Calleva of the Atrebates), was an Iron Age oppidum and subsequently a town in the Roman province of Britannia

The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey, 1902. Artist: York & Son
The Choir and Apse, Westminster Abbey, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale
The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Specification Drawings for Hansoms Cab, 1834, 1834, (1904). Artists: Joseph Hansom, Unknown
Specification Drawings for Hansoms Cab, 1834, 1834, (1904). The hansom cab is a kind of horse-drawn carriage designed and patented in 1834 by Joseph Hansom, an architect from York

The Trial Scene in Henry VIII, 1904. Artist: Frank Lloyd
The Trial Scene in Henry VIII, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Their Only Harvest, c1875, (1904). Artist: Colin Hunter
Their Only Harvest, c1875, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

The Attic Study, Carlyle House, Chelsea, 1904. Carlyles House, in the district of Chelsea, in central London, England, was the home acquired by the historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle

Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton, c1835, (1904). Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, (1803-1873), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

New Buildings, Trinity College, Oxford, 1904. Artist: Gillman
New Buildings, Trinity College, Oxford, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Samuel Plimsoll, M. P. c1890, (1904). Artist: James Russell
Samuel Plimsoll, M.P. c1890, (1904). Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) was an English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line From Social England

Francis Place, 1836, (1904). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Francis Place, 1836, (1904). Francis Place (1771-1854), was an English social reformer. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Professor John Tyndall, c1880, (1904). Artist: Alexander Bassano
Professor John Tyndall, c1880, (1904). John Tyndall FRS (1820-1893) was a prominent Irish 19th-century physicist. His initial scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism

Quadrangle, Keble College, Oxford, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

The Accommodation Barge on the Paddington Canal, 1801, (1904). From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L

Observatory of Sir William Huggins, K. C. B. Tulse Hill, 1904
Observatory of Sir William Huggins, K.C.B. Tulse Hill, 1904. Sir William Huggins OM KCB PRS (1824-1910) was an English astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy

Calico Printing, 1835, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Power Loom (Side View), 1836, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Power Loom (Front View), 1836, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Littlemore Church, near Oxford, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

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

William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William Harrison Ainsworth, c1835, (1904). William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870)

The Longford Cheese Factory, Derbyshire, c1881, (1904). Longford Cheese Factory is a grade II listed building in Longford, Derbyshire. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L

Sir Walter Scotts Study, Abbotsford, 1904. Artist: George Washington Wilson
Sir Walter Scotts Study, Abbotsford, 1904. Sir Walter Scott, (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet

Ladies In Evening Dress, 1796, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

West London in 1832, 1832, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

St. Pancras Church, 1904. St Pancras Church is a Greek Revival church in St Pancras, London, built in 1819-22 to the designs of William and Henry William Inwood

Interior of the Geological Museum, Jermyn Street, 1904. The Geological Museum (originally The Museum of Practical Geology)

Scarcity of Currency in 1847, c1850, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Reaping Machine Invented by James Smith of Deanston, 1816, (1904). From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The Nave, Ripon Cathedral, 1904. The cathedral has Grade I listed building status. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Hursley Church and Rectory, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, 1904. Artist: Symonds & Co
The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, 1904. The Soldiers Institute, Portsmouth, established by Miss Sarah Robinson. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Jonathan Hullss Steam Tug Boat, 1736, (1904)
Jonathan Hulls Steam Tug Boat, 1736, (1904). Jonathan Hulls or Hull (baptised 1699 - 1758) was an English inventor, a pioneer of steam navigation. From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D

Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Benjamin Disraeli, c1835, (1904). After Daniel Maclise, R.A. (1806-1870). Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC

Weaving by Power Looms, 1835, (1904). From Social England, Volume V, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1904]

Uniforms of the 86th Regt. 1842, and Regt. 1848, 1904. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The Rivabellosa Expedition, 1860, 1860, (1904). 1860 expedition for total solar eclipse of July 18th, 1860, observed at Rivabellosa, near Miranda de Ebro in Spain

The More Family, from the Sketch by Holbein at Basle Museum, 1527, (1903). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The More Family, from the Sketch by Holbein at Basle Museum, 1527, (1903). Sir Thomas More (1478- 1535), venerated by Roman Catholics as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher

Map of Angevin Dominions, 1902. Artist: FS Weller
Map of Angevin Dominions, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Church of St. Stephen (Abbaye Aux Hommes), Caen. 1902. Artist: Neurdein
Church of St. Stephen (Abbaye Aux Hommes), Caen. 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

The Beginning of the Battle of Senlac (Bayeux Tapestry), c15th century, (1902). Senlac Hill (or Senlac Ridge) is the location where Harold Godwinson deployed his army for the Battle of Hastings on 14

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Henry Duff Traill, a man of many interests and talents, left an indelible mark on the world. Born in 1842, he witnessed the artistic brilliance of his time through works like JMW Turner's "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" and Thomas Webster's "A Dames School. " These masterpieces inspired him to appreciate art in all its forms. Traill's thirst for knowledge led him to University College, Nottingham in 1904. Here he delved into various subjects, expanding his intellectual horizons. His love for history was evident as he explored ancient civilizations through pieces such as the detailed "Plan of Bremenium" and the captivating depiction of Ivan the Terrible by Hans Wengel. Not only did Traill have an affinity for history but also architecture. He marveled at structures like Westminster Abbey's Choir and Apse captured beautifully by York & Son in 1902. Additionally, he admired William Dugdale's portrayal of "The Fens Drained, " showcasing human triumph over nature. Traill had a keen eye for innovation too; evidenced by his fascination with Joseph Hansom's specification drawings for Hansoms Cab from 1834. This attention to detail reflected his appreciation for progress and ingenuity. Throughout his life, Traill remained captivated by diverse subjects ranging from naval warfare depicted in Symonds & Co. 's painting of H. M. S Inflexible to Tudor soldiers portrayed vividly in a piece from the sixteenth century. His curiosity knew no bounds. In addition to being an avid observer of art and culture, Traill cherished historical remnants such as Wolsey's Palace at Esher or Silchester Forum showcased through meticulous plans created during different periods, a man who embraced knowledge across disciplines - be it artistry or academia - leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations today.