Paston Collection

Sea trip by rail, Brighton electric railway
A sea trip by rail, the electric railway between Brighton and Rottingdean. The line was constructed along the seashore eastwards of Brighton from the Paston Jetty, for a distance of four miles

Masquerades and operas, 1724. Artist: William Hogarth
Masquerades and operas, 1724. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Margaret Paston
MARGARET PASTON (nee Hewitt) wife of (1) sir William Paston, then (2) of George Strode. Date: ? - 1669

Mr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Artist: James Gillray
Mr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Self-portrait of British satirical cartoonist Gillray (1756-1815). Engraving after a miniature

The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back

Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway - a unique coastline railway running through the shallow coastal waters of the English Channel between 1896 and 1901. Date: circa 1900

Robert Earl Yarmouth
ROBERT PASTON, first earl of YARMOUTH royalist statesman who served and entertained Charles II with his autograph

Claude Grahame-Whites Henry Farman Wake Up England Wat?
Claude Grahame-Whites Henry Farman Wake Up England Waterplane / Seaplane Arriving at Paston Place Beach Brighton, UK on 14 August 1912 Date: 1921

Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Ballet Tragique, 1781. Tragic ballet of Jason and Medea. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles White
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Method of sealing an ancient letter - Paston correspondence
Method of sealing an ancient letter, an item from the correspondence of the Paston family in the time of Henry VI and Richard III (15th century). Date: 15th century

Peterborough PE4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Peterborough PE4 7

Norfolk NR28 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR28 9

A Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
A Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F Dukes
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

A French Family, 1790. Artist: Samuel Alken
A French Family, 1790. An anti-French view of our continental cousins: a dog wearing clothes, a man with an effete hairstyle, a child showing her legs

Reconciliation or the Return from Scotland, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

La Francoise a Londres: The French Lady in London or The Head-dress of the Year 1771. A satire on the exaggerated hairstyles of the day

The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Artist: Charles Brandoin
The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Artist: Charles Grignion
A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

A Unwelcome customer, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
A Unwelcome customer, 1772. A bull bursts into a shop, shocking the lady customers who drop the samples of lace they were looking at. The bull has a fur muff on one horn

The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E Williams
The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

The Rival Milliners, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

A Milliners Shop; Mrs Monopolize, the butchers wife, purchasing a modern head dress, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Dancing Bear, 1785. Artist: C Knight
Dancing Bear, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Female Orators, 1768. Artist: Rennoldson
The Female Orators, 1768. Two women are having an argument while a dog and a small boy steal from their baskets of market wares

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Well-a-day! Is this my son Tom!, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

Grown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Artist: B Clowes
Grown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])

Grown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Artist: Rennoldson
Grown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a

Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

Christmas Gambolls, Boxing Day, 1747. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])

The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard, 1747. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]

A Parish Feast, 1741. Humbly inscribed to the church-wardens, vestrymen, questmen, and Parish officers, by Sr Guzzledown Tearfowl. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Fore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Artist: E Gravelot
Fore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The View and Humours of Billingsgate, 1736. Londons famous fish market. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Morning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Artist: William Hogarth
Morning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Scene in Covent Garden, London, early on a winter morning. A small fire burns in the foreground. A stall-keeper is seated on a basket

A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The York Reverence or City Loyalty, Amply Rewarded, 1796. Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1821) and his wife Frederica, Duchess of York (1767-1820)

A Voluptuary Under the Horrors of Digestion, 1792. Artist: James Gillray
A Voluptuary Under the Horrors of Digestion, 1792. Engraving of the Prince Regent, (later King George IV), who was famous for his gluttonous appetite

Georgey a Cockhorse, 1796. George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

City Horsemanship or Procession to St Paul s, 1789. Royal procession to St Pauls Cathedral in London; signs say Seats to Let, St Georges Day, and God Save the King (George III)

A Milliners Shop, 1787
A Milliners Shop. 1787. From Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseud Emily Morse Symonds]. [London, 1905]

Summer Amusement at Farmer G----s near Windsor, 1786. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV) churns butter. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Constant Couple, 1786. The Prince of Wales (future King George IV) and his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert travelling to Windsor. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

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"Paston: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step back in time and embark on a sea trip by rail to the enchanting town of Brighton, where history unfolds before your eyes. Hop aboard the iconic Brighton electric railway, an engineering marvel of its time, as it whisks you away to a world filled with wonders. Transport yourself to the 18th century at "The Feathered Fair in a Fright, " a spectacle that captivated audiences with its extravagant displays. Immerse yourself in the past as you learn about Margaret Paston, whose legacy echoes through generations. Discover the artistry of Mr James Gillray, renowned for his satirical illustrations capturing society's quirks and follies. His self-portrait from c1800 offers a glimpse into his creative genius that still resonates today. Experience the unique Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway, an innovative transportation system that once connected these coastal towns. Marvel at how Robert Earl Yarmouth shaped this seaside paradise into what it is today. Uncover medical breakthroughs alongside Sir Astley Paston Cooper, whose pioneering work revolutionized surgical practices. His contributions continue to save lives even centuries later. Delve into aviation history with Claude Grahame-Whites' daring flight in Henry Farman Wake Up England Wat? Witness their audacious aerostation adventure depicted in Thomas Rowlandson's masterpiece "Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut. " Be transported to theatrical grandeur with Ballet Tragique, an awe-inspiring performance that left audiences spellbound in 1781. Experience Charles White's vivid depiction of "The Macarony Dressing Room, " offering a glimpse behind-the-scenes of this captivating era. Explore ancient communication methods through the sealing techniques employed during correspondence within the illustrious Paston family. Unravel secrets hidden within sealed letters as you uncover historical mysteries locked away for centuries.