John Adam Collection

Paxton House, Scottish Borders, 2007
Paxton House, Scottish Borders, Scotland

John Adam (Norton) 1960 Senior Manx Grand Prix
John Adam (Norton) leaves Governors Bridge, 1960 Senior Manx Grand Prix

Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935. Arch under the remains of the Adelphi building on the Strand in Westminster, central London

Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. The Royal Society of Arts building in St John Street, Westminster, central London, was designed by John and Robert Adam

The Death of the Earl of Warwick (King Henry VI), c1870. Artist: T Brown
The Death of the Earl of Warwick (King Henry VI), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle, c1896. Artist: M Aunty
Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Hospital gate, Nuremberg, Germany, 17th or 18th century. Artist: John Adam
Hospital gate, Nuremberg, Germany, 17th or 18th century

Newton investigating light, 1870. Artist: William Mouat Loudan
Newton investigating light, 1870. A print from The Illustrated London News, 4th June 1870. Hand-coloured later

Newton Investigating Light, c1879. English scientist and mathematician Isaac Newtons (1642-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Portrait of John Adams by Gilbert Stuart
Portrait of John Adams, by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828 Oil on wood 1821. John Adams (1735 - July 4, 1826). American patriot who served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801)

John Adam (Norton) 1958 Junior Manx Grand Prix
John Adam (Norton) at Cronk ny Mona: 1958 Junior Manx Grand Prix

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John Adam, a man of many talents and accomplishments, left his mark in various fields throughout history. In 2007, at Paxton House in the Scottish Borders, John Adam's legacy was celebrated as visitors marveled at the architectural masterpiece he had created. The grandeur of his work extended beyond Scotland's borders to the Isle of Man, where John Adam (Norton) triumphed in the 1960 Senior Manx Grand Prix. The influence of the Adams brothers could be seen even in London's streets. Archways Under The Adelphi on Little Robert Street paid homage to one of these visionary siblings around 1935. Their creative prowess also found expression through a mansion built for the Royal Society of Arts during that same period. Artistic endeavors were not foreign to John Adam either. Tackling historical subjects like "The Death of the Earl of Warwick" in c1870 showcased his ability to capture emotion and drama on canvas. Similarly, Alnwick: The Lion Bridge and Castle painted by M Aunty transported viewers back to c1896 with its picturesque charm. But it wasn't just painting that fascinated John Adam; he also explored other mediums such as sculpture. His talent is evident in Hospital gate located in Nuremberg, Germany—a remarkable piece from either the 17th or 18th century. Scientific pursuits captivated this multi-faceted individual too. Newton investigating light became a subject close to his heart as depicted by artists William Mouat Loudan and later again around c1879. Even though there may have been multiple individuals named John Adams throughout history, one portrait stands out among them all—Gilbert Stuart's depiction immortalized our enigmatic protagonist forever. Not limited to art alone, John Adam ventured into sports as well. In both 1958 and 1960 editions of Junior and Senior Manx Grand Prix respectively under Norton team colors, he proved his mettle on the racing circuit.