Jack Sheppard Collection

Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3628276 Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " May I be cursed, " muttered Jack Sheppard)

Jack Sheppards most Famous Escape (chromolitho)
973020 Jack Sheppards most Famous Escape (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppards most Famous Escape)

Jack Sheppard escapes with Edgeworth Bess from Clerkenwell Prison (engraving)
584306 Jack Sheppard escapes with Edgeworth Bess from Clerkenwell Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Sheppard, the notorious house and gaol breaker (engraving)
602497 Jack Sheppard, the notorious house and gaol breaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard)

Jack Shepherd and his escapes (engraving)
559061 Jack Shepherd and his escapes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Shepherd and his escapes)

Wych Street, off The Strand, pub. C. 1840 (coloured engraving)
2958373 Wych Street, off The Strand, pub. C. 1840 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard was apprenticed to a carpenter, Owen Wood)

Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3628282 Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard escaping from the condemned hold in Newgate)

Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3628268 Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Wild discovers Darrell in the loft)

The Seven Ages of Drink, pub. c. 1872 (hand coloured engraving)
3506777 The Seven Ages of Drink, pub.c. 1872 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Percy (c.1818-c.1907); (add.info.: Percy Cruikshank (c. 1818 - c)

Jack Shephard, now showing at the Adelphi Thatre, London (engraving)
584814 Jack Shephard, now showing at the Adelphi Thatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Shephard, now showing at the Adelphi Thatre)

Jack Sheppard in company with Edgeworth Bess, escaping from Clerkenwell Prison
2636991 Jack Sheppard in company with Edgeworth Bess, escaping from Clerkenwell Prison, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth

Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate
2636982 Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Jack Sheppard (engraving)
821299 Jack Sheppard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard. Illustration for Characters of Remarkable Persons by James Caulfield)

Jack Sheppard (chromolitho)
2799741 Jack Sheppard (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard. Illustration from set of cigarette cards on the subject of Highwaymen published)

Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3099809 Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Ainsworth, biographer of Jack Sheppard)

Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving)
3628269 Illustration for Jack Sheppard (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm)

Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving)
3636414 Jack Sheppards escapes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppards escapes)

"The the boy - who, by fetching the family beer, learns the road to the Public House
3506776 " The the boy - who, by fetching the family beer, learns the road to the Public House, pub.c. 1872 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

John Sheppard (engraving)
558899 John Sheppard (engraving) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Sheppard.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2636992 Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Series of diagrams illustrating the many daring escapes of celebrated thief Jack Sheppard (1702-1724), from Newgate Prison in London in 1724

Newgate Prison, Old Bailey, City of London, 1724. Eleven views with descriptions charting how Jack Sheppard escaped from Newgate Prison in 1724

Newgate, London, c1750
The London rairey shows or who ll step into Ketchs Theatre, c1750; view of Newgate, London, with a menagerie on the right

Escape No. 3, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving)
XJF778819 Escape No. 3, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Escape No. 2, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839
XJF778817 The Escape No. 2, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Escape No. 1, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving)
XJF778818 Escape No. 1, from Jack Sheppard by W. H. Ainsworth, published 1839 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of Jack Sheppard, his wonderful exploits and escapes. A romance founded on facts. With original illustrations, from drawings by J. Sketch, 19th century engraving

Jack Sheppard
July 1907: The house of the English robber Jack Sheppard (1702-1724) in Southwark, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Jack Sheppard: A Tale of Infamy and Escape" Step back in time with these captivating engravings that depict the life and escapades of Jack Sheppard, a notorious house and gaol breaker. The detailed illustrations bring to life the thrilling moments of his criminal career. In one engraving, we witness an execution at Tyburn, an event that occurred around the same time as Jack Sheppard's reign. The somber atmosphere is palpable as onlookers gather to witness justice being served. Another engraving takes us inside Justice Hall in the Old Bailey, where Jack Sheppard's fate was decided. This image transports us to a pivotal moment in history when his crimes caught up with him. But it is through his daring escapes that Jack Sheppard truly became legendary. One chromolitho captures his most famous escape, leaving viewers astounded by his audacity and cunning. In another gripping scene, we see Jack Sheppard fleeing Clerkenwell Prison alongside Edgeworth Bess. Their partnership adds intrigue to this tale of defiance against authority. The engravings also provide glimpses into London's streets during this era. Wych Street off The Strand comes alive in vivid color, showcasing the backdrop against which these events unfolded. As you explore each illustration for "Jack Sheppard, " you'll be transported back to a time when crime captured public imagination like never before. These images serve as reminders of both the allure and consequences of rebellion against society's norms. Finally, a hand-colored engraving titled "The Seven Ages of Drink" offers insight into the vices prevalent during Jack Sheppard's lifetime—a reminder that even infamous figures are products of their environment. Delve into this visual journey through history and discover why Jack Sheppard remains etched in our collective memory as one of England's most intriguing antiheroes.