James B Allen Collection

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

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

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

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

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James B Allen was a talented artist who captured the essence of London in his stunning paintings. One such masterpiece is the Church of St Martin Orgar, located on Martin Lane in the City of London. Painted in 1831, Allen's attention to detail brings this historic church to life, showcasing its architectural beauty. Another notable work by James B Allen is Vauxhall Bridge in Lambeth, London. Completed in 1829, this painting transports us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages crossed over this iconic bridge. Allen's skillful brushstrokes capture the hustle and bustle of daily life along the river Thames. In Highbury Place, Highbury, Islington, we are transported to 1787 through Robert Pollard's artwork. However, it is worth mentioning that it also depicted Highbury during this period. Both artists beautifully portray the charm and elegance of this neighborhood with their unique styles. St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell is another subject that caught James B Allen's eye. His rendition from 1829 showcases the grandeur and historical significance of this gate as it stands tall against a cloudy sky. Moving forward to c1855, Thomas Colman Dibdin captures Monument with incredible precision and attention to detail. This painting allows us to marvel at one of London's most famous landmarks while appreciating Dibdin's artistic talent. Guildhall holds great importance within London's history and has been immortalized by several artists throughout time. John Chessell Buckler created two remarkable pieces capturing Guildhall: one completed in 1822 and another dating back to 1820. These paintings pay homage to an architectural gem that has stood proudly for centuries. Billingsgate Market comes alive through James B Allen’s brushwork from 1814; he masterfully portrays the vibrant atmosphere where merchants trade their goods amidst bustling crowds. The enchanting St Bride captivates viewers in James B Allen's 1753 painting.