Old England Collection (page 4)

Entrance to the Chapel of Edward the Confessor, c1840, (1864). Edward the Confessor, (1003-1066), also known as Saint Edward the Confessor, was among the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England

Elizabethan Sideboard or Court Cupboard, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Methley Hall, c1845, (1864). Former seat of the Earl of Mexborough. After Thomas Scandrett (1797-1870). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864)
Tomb of Queen Elizabeth. - Westminster Abbey, c1845 (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

Tomb of Sir Francis Vere in Westminster Abbey, c1845, (1864). Sir Francis Vere (c1560-1609) was an English soldier, famed for his military career

Edinburgh Castle, 1843, (1845). Artist: John Jackson
Edinburgh Castle. 1843, (1845). Site occupied since the late Bronze Age; buildings of present castle date from the 12th to 21st centuries

Robin Hood and Little John, 1845. Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman

Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). Artist: William Fowler
Painted Window - Two Saxon Earls of Mercia, and Seven Norman Earls of Chester, 1808 (1845). The drawing is a reproduction of a sixteenth-century painted glass window in the Brereton Hall, Cheshire

Cathedral of Kildare, 1845. George Edmund Street (1824-1881) was the architect responsible for reconstruction completed in 1896

Hall at Ockwells, Berkshire, 1845. Ockwells Manor is a timber-framed 15th century manor house which preserves a superb set of contemporary heraldic stained glass in the hall

Vault beneath the Old House of Lords, 1845. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Baronial, Municipal, and Popular Antiquities, Volume II. [Charles Knight and Co

The Bodleian Library, Oxford, c1845, (1864). The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and one of the oldest libraries in Europe

Painted Screen, St. Georges Chapel, c1845, (1864). From Old England: A Pictorial Museum of Regal, Ecclesiastical, Municipal, Baronial, and Popular Antiquities, edited by Charles Knight

The thatcher at work on the roof of a Dorset Cottage

Springtime in Kent
Sheep grazing in a Kent orchard, oast houses in the background

Holy Trinity Church, Mardale, just before it was demolished and the area flooded by Haweswater Reservoir. The last service was held on 18 August 1935

Romany children making clothes pegs, the caravan and horses in the background

Tulip picking in Lincolnshire

Covent Garden Market, Westminster, London, England in the early 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners, an early voluntary police force established by the magistrate Henry Fielding in 1749

Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A 19th century view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The Royal Arcade, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century, the building was demolished in 1963. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century. Built by Richard Grainger (1797-1861) a builder in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Folly, a floating coffee-house on the River Thames, opposite Somerset House, London, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Mansion House, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. It is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The London Bridge railway station, London, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

A game of Shinty in progress in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Dancing Dolls, a 19th century fairground attraction. The man worked the dolls by means of a string looped around his foot, whilst playing the bagpipes

View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A view of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England in the early 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Sheerness Dockyard, River Medway in Kent, England and a first rate Man-of-War lying off the pier, 19th century. The dockyard was closed in 1960. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A gas factory in 19th century England. In this building the conversion of coal into gas and coke took place. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London, England seen here circa 1740. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Birmingham Curzon Street railway station (formerly Birmingham station), Birmingham, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The courtyard of the second Royal Exchange in London, England, the building burned down in the fire of 1838. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The Old South Sea House, on the corner of Bishopsgate Street and Threadneedle Street, City of London, England. Seen here in 1754

Olney Vicarage, Buckinghamshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. This was the parish of John Newton, 1725 - 1807, English Anglican clergyman and abolitionist

Shakespeares birthplace, as restored in the 19th century, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. From English Pictures, published 1890

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From English Pictures, published 1890

The Rufus Stone, New Forest, England, seen here in the 19th century. This stone is said to mark the spot where William II fell. From English Pictures, published 1890

An old hostelry, Elstow, Bedford, England, seen here in the 19th century. From English Pictures, published 1890

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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.