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London A Pilgrimage Collection

"London: A Pilgrimage through the Eyes of Gustave Doré" Step back in time to 1872 and immerse yourself in the gritty reality of London

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London

DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Houndsditch. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Houndsditch. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Dudley Street, Seven Dials, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Dudley Street, Seven Dials, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Dudley Street, Seven Dials, 1872. Busy street scene at the Seven Dials in Covent Garden. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore

Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore
7261227 Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over London - By Rail)

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Infant Hospital Patients, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Infant Hospital Patients, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Infant Hospital Patients, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Found in the Street, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Found in the Street, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Found in the Street, 1872. Men discuss the fate of an orphan by candlelight. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Refuge - Applying for Admittance, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Refuge - Applying for Admittance, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Refuge-Applying for Admittance, 1872. A group of destitute men wait outside a night shelter in London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Asleep Under the Stars, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Asleep Under the Stars, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Asleep Under the Stars, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Organ in the Court, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Organ in the Court, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Organ in the Court, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Milk Woman, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Milk Woman, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Milk Woman, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Croquet, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Croquet, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Croquet, 1872. Croquet was an amusement of fashionable London society during the Victorian era. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Lord s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Lord s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Lord s, 1872. Lords cricket ground at Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), otherwise known as Lord s, was founded in 1787 by Thomas Lord. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Blondin at Shoreditch, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Blondin at Shoreditch, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Blondin at Shoreditch, 1872. Charles Blondin French acrobat, walks the tightrope in Shoreditch. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Penny Gaff Frequenters, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Penny Gaff Frequenters, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Penny Gaff Frequenters, 1872. A family sleep on the streets of Whitechapel near the Garrick Theatre penny gaff. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Penny Gaff, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Penny Gaff, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Penny Gaff, 1872. The penny gaff was a popular form of theatre for the working classes in 19th-century England. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: At Evans s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

At Evans s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
At Evans s, 1872. Stage performance at Evans Music and Supper Rooms in Covent Garden, former home of Sir Thomas Killigrew. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Hampstead Heath, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Hampstead Heath, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hampstead Heath, 1872. Riders on Hampstead Heath in evening light. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Butcher - Newport Market Alley, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Butcher - Newport Market Alley, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Butcher-Newport Market Alley, 1872. Butcher cutting meat for femal customer in Newport Market, Leicester Square. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Hardware Dealer - New Cut Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Hardware Dealer - New Cut Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hardware Dealer-New Cut Market, 1872. Street vendor selling hardware at New Cut Market in Lambeth. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Gloucester Street, New Cut-Old Clothes Mart, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Gloucester Street, New Cut-Old Clothes Mart, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Gloucester Street, New Cut-Old Clothes Mart, 1872. Women examine second hand clothing in Pimlico, London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Billingsgate - Landing the Fish, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Billingsgate - Landing the Fish, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Landing the Fish, 1872. Men unload baskets of fish on Billingsgate Wharf in the City of London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Borough Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Borough Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Borough Market, 1872. Market in Southwark designed by Henry Rose in 1851. " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Billingsgate - Opening of the Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Billingsgate - Opening of the Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Opening of the Market, 1872. Crowds wait outside old Billingsgate fish market near Thames Street in the City of London. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Columbia Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Columbia Market, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Columbia Market, 1872. Columbia Market in Bethnal Green was built by the philanthropist, Angela Burdett-Coutts at St. Leonard s, Shoreditch. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Billingsgate - Early Morning, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Billingsgate - Early Morning, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Billingsgate-Early Morning, 1872. Old Billingsgate fish market near Thames Street in the City of London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Coffee Shop - Petticoat Lane, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Coffee Shop - Petticoat Lane, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Coffee Shop-Petticoat Lane, 1872. Crowded interior of a coffee shop in Petticoat Lane, Spitalfields, London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Turn Him Out ! - Ratcliff, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Turn Him Out ! - Ratcliff, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Turn Him Out ! --Ratcliff, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Whitechapel - A Shady Place, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Whitechapel - A Shady Place, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Whitechapel-A Shady Place, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Bull s-Eye, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Bull s-Eye, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Bull s-Eye, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge, 1872. A man reads the bible in a night shelter dormitory. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Waifs and Strays, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Waifs and Strays, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Waifs and Strays, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: A Whitechapel Coffee House, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

A Whitechapel Coffee House, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Whitechapel Coffee House, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Asleep in the Streets, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Asleep in the Streets, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Asleep in the Streets, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Bluegate Fields, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Bluegate Fields, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Bluegate Fields, 1872. Bluegate Fields was one of the worst slums during the Victorian era and geatured in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Whitechapel Refreshments, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Whitechapel Refreshments, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Whitechapel Refreshments, 1872. A group stand round a potato vendor in Londons East End. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Thieves Gambling, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Thieves Gambling, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Thieves Gambling, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Turnkey, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Turnkey, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Turnkey, 1872. Jailer stainding between prison bars at at Newgate prison. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Brewers Dray, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Brewers Dray, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Brewers Dray, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Brewers Men, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Brewers Men, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Brewers Men, 1872. Brewers take a break at Barclay, Perkins and Company brewery in Park Street, Southwark. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Under the Arches, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Under the Arches, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Under the Arches, 1872. destitute men, womenmand children sleep under the bridges on the banks of the River Thames. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Marlborough House - Expecting the Prince, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Marlborough House - Expecting the Prince, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Marlborough House-Expecting the Prince, 1872. Crowds wait outside Marlborough House on Pall Mall, London home of the Prince of Wales who would become King Edward VII. From, " LONDON

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: Punch and Judy, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Punch and Judy, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Punch and Judy, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: A Cold Resting Place, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

A Cold Resting Place, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Cold Resting Place, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageLondon A Pilgrimage Collection: The Great Vats, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Great Vats, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Great Vats, 1872. Fermentation tanks at Barclay, Perkins and Company brewery in Park Street, Southwark. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold



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"London: A Pilgrimage through the Eyes of Gustave Doré" Step back in time to 1872 and immerse yourself in the gritty reality of London, as depicted by the talented artist Gustave Doré. Through his wood engravings, Doré captures the essence of a city undergoing rapid transformation. Begin your pilgrimage at Newgate - Exercise Yard, where you can almost hear the echoes of prisoners past. The detailed engraving brings to life the somber atmosphere and harsh conditions that once prevailed within these walls. Venture further into "The Devils Acre" in Westminster, a notorious district known for its poverty and vice. Doré's illustration transports you to this seedy underworld, with its dilapidated buildings and destitute inhabitants. Continue your journey along Limehouse Dock, where bustling activity unfolds against a backdrop of towering ships. Here, Doré masterfully portrays both the grandeur and grittiness of London's industrial landscape. In "The Angel and the Orphan, " we witness an emotional scene that tugs at our heartstrings. This poignant artwork showcases an angelic figure extending compassion towards a vulnerable child amidst squalid surroundings – a reminder that even amid despair, there is still hope. Doré doesn't shy away from exposing London's slum terraces either; his depiction vividly portrays cramped living conditions endured by many during this era. It serves as a stark reminder of social inequality that plagued Victorian society. As we delve deeper into this visual pilgrimage, we encounter Infant Hospital Patients seeking solace within their fragile existence. Through intricate details and delicate strokes, Doré evokes empathy for these innocent souls battling illness while surrounded by uncertainty. In "Found in the Street, " we are confronted with scenes from everyday life on London's unforgiving streets – people struggling to survive amidst indifference or obliviousness from passersby. It serves as a powerful commentary on societal apathy. Yet, amidst the darkness, there is also refuge.