Henry Pyall Collection

Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Creators: Thomas Stothard
Combined Naval and Military Forces, Burma, 27th March, 1825, (1944). Scene from the First Anglo-Burmese War, fought between the British and Burmese empires

The Celebrated Tom Thumb, c1830. Creator: Unknown
The Celebrated Tom Thumb, c1830. Horse pulling a carriage as people cheer in the background

Bedford Conservatories terrace at Covent Garden Market, Westminster, London, 1831. View with figures on the terrace filled with plants, including a man bent over a rose bush with a pruning knife

The new General Post Office, City of London, c1830. Artist: Henry Pyall
The new General Post Office, City of London, c1830. North-east view with the Royal Mails (and carts) preparing to start. The destinations are shown in the bottom margin

General Post Office, City of London, 1830. Artist: Henry Pyall
General Post Office, City of London, 1830. North-east view of the old General Post Office with the Royal Mail carriages preparing to depart

The Tunnel, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. Artist: Thomas Talbot Bury
The Tunnel, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Near Liverpool, looking towards Manchester, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Taking in Water at Parkside, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

View of the Railway across Chat Moss, Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830

Coaches employed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
Coaches employed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831. The locomotive Northumbrian, various passenger carriages and carriages for cattle. Plate 7 from Liverpool & Manchester Railway

London and Bath Steam Carriage, 1840, c1800-1840. Artist: Henry Pyall
London and nath Steam Carriage, 1840, (19th century)

Train crossing Chat Moss, Lancashire, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
Train crossing Chat Moss, Lancashire, 1831. A large 12 square mile peat bog five miles west of Manchester, Chat Moss was considered unsuitable for the building of rail tracks

The Tunnel, 1831. Artist: Henry Pyall
The Tunnel, 1831. The worlds first passenger railway, the Liverpool and Manchester opened on 15 September 1830. Its principal engineer was George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Entrance into Manchester Across Water Street, engraved by Henry Pyall (1795-1833)
XJF466274 Entrance into Manchester Across Water Street, engraved by Henry Pyall (1795-1833) published by Ackermann & Co. 1831 (coloured aquatint) by Bury

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Henry Pyall was a versatile artist who captured various aspects of life in the 19th century. Born on the 27th of March, 1825, he had a keen interest in both naval and military forces. His artistic talent led him to create remarkable works that depicted scenes from Burma, showcasing his ability to bring distant lands to life. One of Pyall's notable creations is "The Celebrated Tom Thumb, " which dates back to around 1830. Although the creator remains unknown, this piece demonstrates Pyall's fascination with capturing unique characters and their stories. In 1831, Pyall turned his attention towards architecture and nature as he portrayed the Bedford Conservatories terrace at Covent Garden Market in Westminster, London. This artwork showcases his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of perspective. Pyall also ventured into documenting significant landmarks such as "The new General Post Office" located in the City of London during the same period. His depiction highlights not only his technical skill but also provides insight into how communication systems were evolving during that time. Another masterpiece by Henry Pyall is "The Tunnel, " which portrays Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1833. Through this artwork, he captures the excitement surrounding railway development while emphasizing its impact on connecting cities like Liverpool and Manchester. Pyall's passion for railways continued with pieces like "Taking in Water at Parkside" and "View of the Railway across Chat Moss. " These artworks showcase not only his ability to capture landscapes but also highlight important moments within railway operations. Additionally, Pyall delved into transportation beyond railways with works such as "Coaches employed on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway" from 1831. This piece offers a glimpse into alternative modes of travel during that era. Later on, around 1840, Henry Pyall explored steam carriages through his creation titled "London and Bath Steam Carriage. " This artwork exemplifies his adaptability as an artist while reflecting the advancements in transportation during that time.