Walter Thornbury Collection

The Dwelling of the Ogre, 1870. Artist: Heliodore Joseph Pisan
The Dwelling of the Ogre, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Disguised Wolf, 1870. Artist: Adolphe Francois Pannemaker
The Disguised Wolf, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. Artist: Gauchard Brunier
The Countryman and the Serpent, 1870. The Farmer and the Viper. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

The Wolf Turned Shepherd, 1870. Artist: Antoine Valerie Bertrand
The Wolf Turned Shepherd, 1870. From The Fables of Jean de la Fontaine, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London and NY, 1870]

Interior of Furnivals Inn. 1754.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Exterior of Furnivals Inn. 1754.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Barnards Inn, 1878
Barnards Inn.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Grays Inn Gardens, 1878
Grays Inn Gardens.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Leather Lane, 1878
Leather Lane.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Chattertons House in Brooke Street, 1878
Chattertons House in Brooke Street.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

William Whiston, 1878
William Whiston.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Field Lane about 1840.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Metropolitan Meat Market, 1878
The Metropolitan Meat Market.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Jonathan Wild in the Cart, 1878
Jonathan Wild in the Cart.(from a contemporary Print).Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Jonathan Wilds House, 1878
Jonathan Wilds House.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Surgeons Hall, Old Bailey, 1800. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey, 1878
Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Fleet Ditch near West Street, during alterations, 1844
The Fleet Ditch near West Street. From a sketch taken during alterations, 1844.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Street Front of the Fleet Prison, 1878
Street Front of the Fleet Prison.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Supper at Christs Hospital, 1878
Supper at Christs Hospital.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Thomas Sutton, 1878
Thomas Sutton.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Old Smithfield Market, 1878
Old Smithfield Market.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Church of St, Bartholomew-the-Great, 1737. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1737

The Old Church of St. James, 1878
The Old Church of St.James. Clerkenwell. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Hand and Shears, 1878
The Hand and Shears and A Case Before the Court of Pie-Poudre from a Drawing dated 1811.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Edward Cave, c. 1700s Artist: William Hogarth
Edward Cave from the Portrait by Hogarth. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Crypt of St. Johns, 1878
The Crypt of St.John s. Clerkenwell. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Hicks Hall, 1750. 1878
Hicks Hall about 1750. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Coffee-Room at St. Johns Gate, 1878
Coffee-Room at St.Johns Gate. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Original Priory Church of St. John, 1878
The Original Priory Church of St. John. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

The Old House of Detention, 1878
The Old House of Detention, Clerkenwell. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Ray Street, 1820
Ray Street, Clerkenwell, about 1820. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Spa Fields Chapel, 1781
Spa Fields Chapel in 1781. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Bagnigge Wells, 1780
The Exterior of Bagnigge Wells in 1780. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Sadlers Wells, 1756
Sadlers Wells in 1756. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin. 1789

Kings Cross in 1845
Kings Cross from a view taken during is demolition in 1845.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Battle Bridge, 1810
Battle Bridge in 1810.Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Canonbury Tower About 1800, 1878
Canonbury Tower About 1800. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2. by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

London from Islington City and East End. From a view by Canaletti, published 1753. Artist: Canaletto
London from Islington City and East End. From a view by Canaletti, published in 1753.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin. 1878

The Grub Street Hermit. From a picture published by Richardson, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
The Grub Street Hermit. From a picture published by Richardson. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Fortune Theatre. From a print published by Wilkinson in 1811, 1878
The Fortune Theatre. From a print published by Wilkinson in 1811. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

St Martin s-Le-Grand in 1760, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
St Martin s-Le-Grand in 1760.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Old Bethlem Hospital. Moorfields About 1750, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
Old Bethlem Hospital. Moorfields About 1750.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Garraways Coffee House, 1878 Artist: Walter Thornbury
Garraways Coffee House, 1878. From a sketch taken shortly before its demolition. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Four Swans Inn shortly before demolition, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
The Four Swans Inn shortly before demolition. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

St Ethelburgas Church, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
St Ethelburgas Church.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Crosby Hall in 1790, 1878 Artist: Walter Thornbury
Crosby Hall in 1790.Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

Petticoat Lane, 1878 Artist: Walter Thornbury
Petticoat Lane. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

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Walter Thornbury: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Art and History Step into the captivating world of Walter Thornbury, a renowned writer and art critic whose works have left an indelible mark on our understanding of art and history. With his keen eye for detail and profound storytelling abilities, Thornbury has brought to life numerous masterpieces that continue to mesmerize audiences even today. In "The Dwelling of the Ogre, " artist Heliodore Joseph Pisan transports us to a mythical realm where danger lurks at every corner. Through Thornbury's words, we delve deep into the psyche of this enigmatic creature, unraveling its mysterious origins and untold tales. "The Disguised Wolf" by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker takes us on a thrilling journey through deception and cunning. As we explore this intricate artwork alongside Thornbury's insightful commentary, we uncover hidden symbols that reveal the true nature of this sly predator. Gauchard Brunier's "The Countryman and the Serpent" invites us to reflect upon timeless moral lessons. Guided by Thornbury's astute analysis, we witness how seemingly innocent encounters can hold profound consequences in our lives. Antoine Valerie Bertrand's masterpiece "The Wolf Turned Shepherd" captivates with its transformative narrative. Underneath its serene surface lies a tale of redemption that resonates deeply within us as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations with newfound hope. Thornbury not only delves into artistic realms but also uncovers historical treasures such as Furnivals Inn in 1754. Through vivid descriptions, he paints a picture of bustling activity within these walls—where stories were shared over hearty meals while secrets whispered among shadows. Venturing beyond interiors, he guides us through Grays Inn Gardens—a sanctuary amidst London’s chaos—where nature intertwines with human existence. Leather Lane comes alive under his penmanship.