James B Collection

Highbury Place, Highbury, Islington, London, 1787. Artist: Robert Pollard
West view of Highbury Place, Highbury, London, 1787; with cattle in the foreground

View of the Coast of Natal, 1857. Creator: Unknown
View of the Coast of Natal, 1857. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. James B. West. Natal has been described as a long strip of country in South Africa

Kraal of Chaka, the Zulu Chief, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kraal of Chaka, the Zulu Chief, 1857. View in South Africa, from a sketch by Mr. James B. West, of...the Kraal of Chaka, the chief of the Zulus

The Bay of Natal, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Bay of Natal, 1857. View in South Africa, from a sketch by Mr. James B. West. Natal has been described as a long strip of country in South Africa

Rev. J. B. Fields, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Rev. J. B. Fields, 1887. African-American Baptist minister, clergyman, preacher and orator James B. Fields. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

Scene of General McPhersons Death, 1864 or 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Scene of General McPhersons Death, 1864 or 1866

J. B. Eads, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

The Ten Million Dollar Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo. c1930s. Road and railway bridge over the Mississippi River designed by James Buchanan Eads

Church of St Martin Orgar, Martin Lane, City of London, 1831. Artist: James B Allen
Church of St Martin Orgar, Martin Lane, City of London, 1831. View with figures and a horse and cart in the street

Vauxhall Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1829. Artist: James B Allen
View of Vauxhall Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1829; from Millbank, with vessels on the River Thames and three men ashore working on a boat in the foreground

Highbury, Islington, London, 1787. Artist: Robert Pollard
Highbury, Islington, London, 1787; north view of Highbury and Canonbury House. In the foreground figures work in the field gathering hay

St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1829. Artist: James B Allen
St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1829. The gate was built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John

Monument, London, c1855. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Monument from Crooked Lane, London, c1855, also with figures, carts, carriages and coach in the street

Guildhall, London, 1822. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
Views of a stone coffin found at the Guildhall Chapel, London, 1822; with two details on the right

Guildhall, London, 1820. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
West view of Guildhall Chapel and Blackwell Hall, London, 1820

Billingsgate Market, London, 1814. Artist: James B Allen
View of Billingsgate wharf and market, London, 1814; with figures and boats on the River Thames

St Bride, London, 1753. Artist: James B Allen
Perspective view of the north west front of St Bride, London, 1753. Also showing surrounding area and St Pauls Cathedral

A whistling shop : Tom & Jerry visiting Logic, on board the Fleet, Fleet Prison
A whistling shop : Tom & Jerry visiting Logic, on board the Fleet. A scene at the Fleet Prison, London, 1821 showing characters smoking, drinking and playing cards

St Dunstan in the West, London, 1829. Artist: James B Allen
View of St Dunstan in the West, London, 1829. Street scene with figures and carriages

Eads Bridge, St Louis, Missouri, USA, c1874. Designed by James B Eads, the bridge crosses the Mississippi between St Louis and East St Louis, Illinois

Beirout, the ancient Berothah, Syria, 1841. Artist: James B Allen
Beirout, the ancient Berothah, Syria, 1841. Bairuth et le Mont Liban. Berothah or Berothai was a city in ancient Syria belonging to Hadadezer bar Rehob, king of Zobah in the early tenth century BCE

Simla, India, c1860. Artist: James B Allen
Simla, India, c1860. A favorite resort for invalids of the British army. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

Mussoorie and the Dhoon valley, India, c1860. Artist: James B Allen
Mussoorie and the Dhoon valley, India, c1860. As seen from Landour. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began in the town of Meerut and soon erupted into other mutinies

Smyrna, Turkey, 19th century. Artist: James B Allen
Smyrna, Turkey, 19th century

James B McPherson, Union general of the American Civil War, (c1880). Killed at the Battle of Atlanta in 1864, McPherson was the most senior Union general killed in the Civil War

Scene on the Honan Canal, near Canton, China, c1840. Artist: James B Allen
Scene on the Honan Canal, near Canton, China, c1840

St Louis, Union gunboat, American Civil War, 1861-1865. The earliest ironclad gunboat designed by American engineer James B Eads (1820-1887) to be employed by the Union side

Necrosis humerus removed Entire elbow joint James B
Necrosis of humerus removed Entire with elbow joint by James B. Cutter M.D. Newark, N.J. Patient John E.F. Cleghorn 1st N.J.Cav; Decamp & Crane; about 1865; Albumen silver print

James B Stanhope M. P Ronald Ruthven Leslie-Melville
James B. Stanhope, M.P; Ronald Ruthven Leslie-Melville (Scottish, 1835 - 1906); England; 1860s; Albumen silver print

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"James B: Capturing History Through Art and Print" Step back in time with James B as he takes us on a visual journey through significant moments in history. From the haunting scene of General McPherson's death in 1864 or 1866, captured by George N. Barnard, to the grandeur of J. B. Eads' masterpiece - the Ten Million Dollar Eads Bridge over the mighty Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri in the 1930s. But James B's talent doesn't stop there; his artistic prowess extends to architectural wonders and iconic landmarks across London. Marvel at his intricate depiction of the Church of St Martin Orgar, standing proudly since 1831, and be transported to Lambeth as you cross Vauxhall Bridge through James B Allen's eyes from 1829. Travel further back in time to Highbury Place and Islington with Robert Pollard's brushstrokes capturing their charm and elegance dating all the way back to 1787. And don't miss out on exploring Clerkenwell through James B Allen's lens as he immortalizes St Johns Gate from 1829. As we continue our journey through London's rich history, Thomas Colman Dibdin brings us face-to-face with Monument - a symbol of resilience after its reconstruction following a devastating fire around c1855. John Chessell Buckler also showcases Guildhall twice - once in its full glory from 1822 and again two years prior when it was still under construction. Finally, let us not forget Billingsgate Market bustling with activity since its establishment in 1016 but beautifully depicted by none other than James B Allen himself in 1814. Through these captivating artworks and prints by various artists named James B or associated with him, we are reminded that history lives on forever within their strokes – preserving moments for generations yet unborn to appreciate and learn from.