Thomas Hosmer Collection

Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside

Church of St Mary, Lambeth, London, 1831. Artist: Thomas Higham
Church of St Mary, Lambeth, London, 1831. The church stands adjacent to Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

St Lukes Church, Chelsea, London, 1828. Artist:s Lacey
St Lukes Church, Chelsea, London, 1828

St Michaels Church, Cornhill, City of London, c1830. Artist: W Watkins
St Michaels Church, Cornhill, City of London, c1830. St Michael Cornhill is one of the City of London churches rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London

New Church, Haggerston, Hackney, London, 1827. Artist: William Deeble
New Church, Haggerston, Hackney, London, 1827. St Marys Church, Haggerston, designed by John Nash and built in 1826-1827

The Harmonic Institution, 1828, (1942). Creator: William Wallis
The Harmonic Institution, 1828, (1942). View of the Argyll Rooms, on the corner of Little Argyle Street and Regent Street, Westminster, London, built by John Nash in 1819

Canterbury, Kent, 1822. Creator: J Greig
Canterbury, Kent, 1822. View of the cathedral and city gate. [Longman & Co, London, 1822]

New Merchant Maiden Hospital, Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh, c1830. Creator: J Henshall
New Merchant Maiden Hospital, Lauriston Lane, Edinburgh, c1830. The Merchant Maiden Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland, was founded by Mary Erskine in 1694

Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. Creator: A Cruse
Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. View of the hospital founded by Scottish snuff and tobacco merchant and philanthropist James Gillespie

Nelsons Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, c1830. Creator: William Tombleson
Nelsons Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, c1830. View of the the Nelson Monument in Edinburgh, Scotland, built 1807-1815 to commemorate Vice Admiral Horatio Nelsons victory over the French

Regent Street from Piccadilly, c1822. Creator: J Bluck
Regent Street from Piccadilly, c1822. After T.H.Shepnerd. Regent Street in London is named after George, the Prince Regent (later George IV)

Vegetable and Fish Market, From the Rainbow Gallery, Edinburgh, 1830. Creator
Vegetable and Fish Market, From the Rainbow Gallery, Edinburgh, 1830. View of the market under the old North Bridge, built 1767-1782. [Jones & Co, Finsbury Square, London, 1830]

The Quadrant, Regent Street, 1822, (1920). Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
The Quadrant, Regent Street, 1822, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Church of St Barnabas, King Square, Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1828. Artist
Church of St Barnabas, King Square, Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1828

View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout
View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

View of London Docks looking west, Wapping, 1831. Artist: MJ Starling
View of London Docks looking west, Wapping, 1831

View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. Artist: Henry Jorden
View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. The docks opened in October 1828. They were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

Lyons Inn Hall, Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1831. Artist: W Symms
Lyons Inn Hall, Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1831. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Peterborough House, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1821. Artist: Thomas Dale
Peterborough House, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1821. Peterborough House was the home of Earl Grosvenor

Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. Artist: M Barrenger
Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. View showing the University Club and traffic in the street

The Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. Artist
The Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. View with figures and traffic in the street. The building, which stands on the corner of Pall Mall and Trafalgar Square

The Lord Mayors Banqueting House, Westminster, London, c1830. View of the Lord Mayors Banqueting House on the present site of Stratford Place, off Oxford Street

Lyons Inn, Strand, Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Lyons Inn, Strand, Westminster, London, c1850. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

The Alhambra, Leicester Square, Westminster, London, c1858. The building was known as the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art between 1854-1858. It reopened as the Alhambra Circus in 1858

Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1853. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1853. View showing the sign of the Indian Queen and Half Moon Street

Skinners Almshouses, Mile End Road, Stepney, London, c1840

Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1850. View of the south side of the street, showing shop fronts and houses

Church of St John the Evangelist from the River Thames, Westminster, London, 1815. Designed by Thomas Archer and completed in 1728, St John s

Interior of the Thatched House Tavern, St Jamess Street, London, c1840. View showing a dinner meeting of the Dilettanti Society

View of Crockfords Club on St Jamess Street, Westminster, London, 1828

View of the north-western end of St Jamess Church, Piccadilly, London, c1827

View of Hungerford Suspension Bridge and boats on the River Thames, London, 1854

View of Hungerford Bridge from the east, London, 1854

Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1854. Artist
Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1854. View showing guards, pedestrians and a horse-drawn vehicle

View of a lodge in Hyde Park, London, 1828

View of Hyde Park Corner, London, 1828

The Ben Johnsons Head inn, Devereux Court, Westminster, London, c1830

Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 1828. Artist: William Tombleson
Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 1828. View of the Burlington Arcade off Piccadilly, with figures passing by

Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, 1854. Artist: Charles Claude Bachelier
Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, 1854. View of Buckingham Palaces front, with figures promenading outside

Occasional Chapel, Weirs Passage and Temperance Hall, St Pancras, London, 1855

Trinity Church, Euston Road, St Pancras, London, 1828. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Trinity Church, Euston Road, St Pancras, London, 1828. View with figures including a couple walking a dog and a man carrying a placard

Queen Elizabeth Is tomb, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, c1840. Artist
Queen Elizabeth Is tomb, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, c1840. View with a group of people looking at the monument, sculpted by Maximilian Colt

South-west view of the Church of St Clement Danes, Westminster, London, 1814

Clements Stores at the junction of Holywell Street and Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1855

Probably a view of Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1850

South-east view of John Bunyans meeting house, Zoar Street, Southwark, London, 1813

View of South Villa in Regents Park, London, 1827

View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1827. Artist: JL Marks
View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1827. A barge on the Regents Canal, crossing underneath Macclesfield Bridge in Regents Park

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"Thomas Hosmer: Capturing the Essence of London's Architectural Splendor" Step into the enchanting world of Thomas Hosmer, a talented artist who beautifully depicted the architectural wonders of 19th century London. His brushstrokes brought to life iconic landmarks such as the Entrance to Regents Canal Dock in Limehouse, where bustling activity and serene waters merged seamlessly. In his masterpiece, Church of St Mary in Lambeth, Hosmer skillfully portrayed the grandeur and tranquility that emanated from this sacred place. The delicate strokes revealed intricate details that transported viewers back to 1831 when this architectural gem stood tall. St Lukes Church in Chelsea was another subject that captured Hosmer's attention. With its imposing presence and graceful spire reaching towards the heavens, he expertly conveyed both strength and elegance within his artwork. Hosmer's talent extended beyond London's borders as seen in his depiction of Canterbury, Kent. Through his skilled hand, we are transported to this historic city with its charming streets and timeless beauty. His artistry also took him northwards to Edinburgh where he immortalized notable structures like New Merchant Maiden Hospital on Lauriston Lane. The fine lines showcased not only architectural brilliance but also highlighted the importance of philanthropy during that era. Gillespie Hospital became another muse for Hosmer as he masterfully captured its unique charm amidst Edinburgh's landscape. The viewer is drawn into a world where history intertwines with modernity through every stroke of his brush. Nelsons Monument on Calton Hill stands tall against an ethereal sky in one of Hosmer’s captivating works. Its towering presence pays homage to Admiral Nelson while showcasing Scotland’s rich heritage. Regent Street from Piccadilly reveals a bustling scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and fashionable pedestrians going about their day—a snapshot frozen in time by Hosmer’s artistic prowess.