John Wykeham Archer Collection

St Martins Court, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
St Martins Court, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1851. View with a figure sitting on the ground

Simoom in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Smyth
Simoom in the Desert, 1857....the wary and accustomed eye of the old greybearded camel-driver recognises in the murky banks quickly rising on the hot horizon the near approach of one of those

Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Illustration to an article by Thomas Miller: Thousands who pass along the Strand never dream of the shadowy region which

China bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
China bird, and Japan sugar basket, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford

Rare Chinese coffee-pot, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
Rare Chinese coffee-pot, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

Rare Venetian glass, 1845. Creator: John Wykeham Archer
Rare Venetian glass, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

View of St Bartholomews Chapel, Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, 1851. The chapel was part of a leper hospital known as the Lock Hospital

West gate of the old Priory of St Bartholomew-the-great, Smithfield, City of London, 1851

Tomb of Lancelot Andrews in the Lady Chapel, St Saviours Church, Southwark, London, 1851. Lancelot Andrews (1555-1626) was the last Bishop of Winchester to live at Winchester House in Southwark

View of a chimney piece in the Baptists Head Inn, Clerkenwell, London, 1851. Artist
View of a chimney piece in the Baptists Head Inn, Clerkenwell, London, 1851

View of Tower Postern and London Wall with men digging, City of London, 1851. Artist
View of Tower Postern and London Wall with men digging, City of London, 1851

View of the east gate remains of the Abbey of St Saviour, Bermondsey, London, 1851. Also showing figures and household items on the street

Interior view of a tower belonging to London Wall at Old Bailey, City of London, 1851

Artefacts, City of London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Stone bust of a female figure on the front of the Three Bucks Tavern, Old Jewry and a stone sign depicting a bear in Addle Street

Remains of two Roman statues and an inscription on stone, 1850. From the Guildhall Museum, City of London

Door of an old mansion in Gravel Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Door of an old mansion in Gravel Lane, City of London, 1851. The house was said to have been a residence of Count Gondomar

Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist
Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Showing a man holding a ladder, behind him lies part of a mammals skeleton

Cripplegate Postern, in the churchyard of St Giles without Cripplegate, London Wall, London, 1851
Cripplegate Postern, in the churchyard of St Giles without Cripplegate, London Wall, City of London, 1851. Also showing a man, a cart and a shopfront in Fore Street

Fore Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
Fore Street, City of London, 1851. View in Fore Street showing a fragment of Cripplegate Postern, pulled down in 1760, in the churchyard of St Giles without Cripplegate near London Wall

Church of St Giles without Cripplegate, City of London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Church of St Giles without Cripplegate, City of London, 1851. View of St Giles without Cripplegate and the base of a tower in the churchyard

Demolition of the Church of St Benet Fink, City of London, 1844. Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London

Monument in the Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, Smithfield, City of London, 1851. Monument to Rahere, founder and first prior of St Bartholomews Priory and Hospital in 1123

View of Miltons residence, Petty France, Westminster, London, 1851
View of Miltons residence, no 19 Petty France, Westminster, London, 1851. Showing a tree planted by Milton and a child with a toy horse and cart in front of it

Trinity Square, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Trinity Square, London, 1851. View of the remains of London Wall. The remains have been incorporated into a building near Trinity Square

Paul Pindar Tavern, Bishopsgate, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
View of the Paul Pindar Tavern, Bishopsgate, London, 1851; showing figures, two of which are passing a barrel across a horse and cart

Southampton House, Chancery Lane, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
View of the staircase in Southampton House, Chancery Lane, London, 1851

Crutched Friars, London, 1851
View of the Drapers alms houses, located in Coopers Row, abutting Crutched Friars, London, 1851. Depicts an old woman standing near the doorway, which has an engraving above it

Crypt filled with barrrels under the chapel at Lambeth Palace, London, 1851. Artist
Crypt filled with barrrels under the chapel at Lambeth Palace, London, 1851

Coach and Horses Inn, Bartholomew Close, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Interior view of a bedroom in the Coach and Horses Inn, Bartholomew Close, London, 1851

Fleet River, London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, London, 1851; showing a man holding a ladder, behind him lies part of a mammals skeleton

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"Exploring the Artistic World of John Wykeham Archer: A Glimpse into 19th Century London" Step back in time to St Martins Court, Ludgate Hill, City of London in 1851 through the eyes of artist John Wykeham Archer. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Archer captured the essence of this bustling cityscape with precision and finesse. Intricately crafted objects such as the China bird and Japan sugar basket from 1845 showcase Archer's talent as a creator. His ability to bring life to these delicate pieces is truly remarkable. Equally impressive is his rare Chinese coffee-pot, which exudes elegance and sophistication. Archer's passion for capturing beauty extends beyond objects; he also immortalizes architectural wonders. Take a journey through time with views of St Bartholomews Chapel on Kingsland Road and the West gate of the old Priory of St Bartholomew-the-great in Smithfield. These images transport us to an era long gone but forever preserved by Archer's skilled brushstrokes. Delving deeper into London's rich history, we encounter poignant scenes like the Tomb of Lancelot Andrews in St Saviours Church, Southwark. The reverence depicted here reminds us that art has always been intertwined with spirituality. Archer's keen eye for detail extends even further as he captures everyday life within London's walls. From a chimney piece at Baptists Head Inn in Clerkenwell to men diligently digging near Tower Postern and London Wall, each scene tells its own story - one that would have otherwise been lost without Archer's artistic vision. The remnants of Abbey of St Saviour in Bermondsey come alive under Archer's brushstroke, offering us a glimpse into its former grandeur. And let us not forget about his interior view showcasing a tower belonging to London Wall at Old Bailey - an architectural marvel frozen in time thanks to Archer's talent.