Old England Collection

Hop picking in Kent
Families working together to pick hops in the Kent countryside

Rev Barham in Mardale Church
Rev Frederick H. J. Barham in Mardale Church

Harvesting Norfolk reed for use in thatching

A sheep farm in the North of England, typical of many seen in parts of Yorkshire and the Lake District

Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, 1864. Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling with ornate stained glass windows

Ruins of Pontefract Castle (engraving)
1101795 Ruins of Pontefract Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Pontefract Castle)

London citizen's wife in Puritan times, 1850
3479431 London citizen's wife in Puritan times, 1850; (add.info.: London citizen's wife in Puritan times. From Charles Knight Old England, n.d. ca 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man in Puritan dress, 1850
3479432 Man in Puritan dress, 1850; (add.info.: Man in Puritan dress. From Charles Knight Old England, London, n.d. Circa 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Coronation Chair, c1845, (1864). The Coronation Chair, known historically as St Edwards Chair or King Edwards Chair, is a wooden throne on which the British monarch sits when he or she is

Old England department store, Brussels, Belgium

Belgium, Brussels (Bruxelles). Musical Instrument Museum in the former Old England department store, built in 1899 in Art Nouveau style

Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray
3525524 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray. by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Etching, aquatint)

From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho)
1599588 From Erin to Old England, the Queen landing at Holyhead on her Return Journey from Ireland (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Captain (chromolitho)
5988734 Our Captain (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Captain. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Leaving Old England (engraving)
1056949 Leaving Old England (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaving Old England)

Merton and Morden Churches (engraving)
1625625 Merton and Morden Churches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merton and Morden Churches)

The Gospel Oak, Avington (engraving)
1625330 The Gospel Oak, Avington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gospel Oak, Avington)

South Winfield Manor-House, Derbyshire (engraving)
1625059 South Winfield Manor-House, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Winfield Manor-House, Derbyshire)

Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke, Lee and Jackson (engraving)
609331 Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke, Lee and Jackson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke)

Druidic Stones in Monmouthshire (engraving)
1101781 Druidic Stones in Monmouthshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druidic Stones in Monmouthshire)

Burnham Thorpe Parsonage, the Birthplace of Nelson (engraving)
1100884 Burnham Thorpe Parsonage, the Birthplace of Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnham Thorpe Parsonage, the Birthplace of Nelson)

"The Parliament Oak, "Sherwood Forest (engraving)
1100765 " The Parliament Oak, " Sherwood Forest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Parliament Oak, " Sherwood Forest)

The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966810 The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire (engraving)
1612061 Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Chartley Castle, Staffordshire)

Sparrowes House, Ipswich (engraving)
1618061 Sparrowes House, Ipswich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sparrowes House, Ipswich. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 April 1849)

Remains of Winchester House, Southwark (engraving)
1617402 Remains of Winchester House, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Winchester House, Southwark)

Remains of Richmond Palace (engraving)
1617357 Remains of Richmond Palace (engraving) by Archer, John Wykeham (1808-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Richmond Palace)

Shap Abbey, Westmoreland (engraving)
1616778 Shap Abbey, Westmoreland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shap Abbey, Westmoreland)

Hobsons Conduit, Cambridge (engraving)
1608301 Hobsons Conduit, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobsons Conduit, Cambridge)

Winteringham Church and Rectory during the Time of Henry Kirke White (engraving)
1587486 Winteringham Church and Rectory during the Time of Henry Kirke White (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hatfield Broad Oak (engraving)
1587234 Hatfield Broad Oak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatfield Broad Oak. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1842)

Stone to the Memory of William Rufus, New Forest, Hampshire (engraving)
1586965 Stone to the Memory of William Rufus, New Forest, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone to the Memory of William Rufus, New Forest)

Tandem (colour litho)
3656480 Tandem (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tandem. Music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert (engraving)
1609004 Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace and Graves of Bewick and his Brother Robert)

Hall of Childrey Down Manor-House, Berks (engraving)
1587352 Hall of Childrey Down Manor-House, Berks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Childrey Down Manor-House, Berks)

The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York (engraving)
1587298 The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York)

Moores Cottage, Mayfield, Staffordshire (engraving)
1587194 Moores Cottage, Mayfield, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moores Cottage, Mayfield, Staffordshire)

Battle Abbey (engraving)
1587128 Battle Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle Abbey. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 November 1842)

The Angel Inn, St Clements, Strand (engraving)
1618132 The Angel Inn, St Clements, Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel Inn, St Clements, Strand)

Wheel and Turnspit-Dog, in the Kitchen of St Briavels Castle (engraving)
1618103 Wheel and Turnspit-Dog, in the Kitchen of St Briavels Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheel and Turnspit-Dog)

The Castle Tavern, Kentish Town (engraving)
1618089 The Castle Tavern, Kentish Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle Tavern, Kentish Town)

Dove-Cot Tower, Codnor Castle, Derbyshire (engraving)
1624982 Dove-Cot Tower, Codnor Castle, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dove-Cot Tower, Codnor Castle, Derbyshire)

Lypiatt Park, Gloucestershire (engraving)
1625204 Lypiatt Park, Gloucestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lypiatt Park, Gloucestershire)

Van Duns Almshouses, Petty France, Westminster (engraving)
1623526 Van Duns Almshouses, Petty France, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Duns Almshouses, Petty France, Westminster)

Remains of Dilston Hall, Northumberland (engraving)
1102289 Remains of Dilston Hall, Northumberland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Dilston Hall, Northumberland)

"The Roast Beef of Old England, "a Sketch at the Cattle Show (engraving)
1107021 " The Roast Beef of Old England, " a Sketch at the Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Roast Beef of Old England)

A Merry Christmas (chromolitho)
976564 A Merry Christmas (chromolitho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Christmas)

Phoenicians visiting Old England (colour litho)
976249 Phoenicians visiting Old England (colour litho) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenicians visiting Old England)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of Old England. From hop picking in Kent to reviving memories at Mardale Church with Rev Barham, every corner tells a story. Witness the laborious harvesting of Norfolk reed, a tradition that has stood the test of time. Explore the picturesque landscapes of a sheep farm nestled in the North of England, where tranquility meets nature's beauty. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece that is Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, standing tall since 1864. Let your imagination run wild as you wander through the ruins of Pontefract Castle, its history etched into every stone. Travel beyond borders and discover Old England department store in Brussels, Belgium - an unexpected gem showcasing timeless elegance. Lose yourself amidst musical wonders at Belgium's Musical Instrument Museum housed within this former Old England establishment. Admire James Gillray's exquisite hand-coloured engraving entitled "The Hand-writing upon the wall, " capturing moments frozen in time for generations to ponder upon. Experience Queen Victoria's majestic return journey from Ireland as she lands at Holyhead - an iconic litho titled "From Erin to Old England. " Feel your heart swell with pride as you gaze upon "Our Captain, " a chromolitho depicting bravery and honor intertwined. Bid farewell but carry cherished memories with you as you embark on new adventures - captured beautifully in an enchanting engraving aptly named "Leaving Old England. " Old England beckons; come and relish its rich heritage, captivating landscapes, and timeless tales that have shaped our world today.