William Ball Collection

William Ball (John Bull), a Native of Shropshire (engraving)
1102015 William Ball (John Bull), a Native of Shropshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ball (John Bull), a Native of Shropshire; Height

Peterborough St. Mark William Ball British active 1860s
Peterborough, St. Mark; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Stanground William Ball British active 1860s
Stanground; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Fletton William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Fletton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Old Fletton, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Yaxley William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Yaxley; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Farcet William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Farcet; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Farcet, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Peakirk William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Peakirk; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Water Newton William Ball British active 1860s
Water Newton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Ramsey William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Ramsey; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Ramsey Abbey William Ball British active 1860s
Ramsey Abbey; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Elton William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Elton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Peterborough St. Mary William Ball British active 1860s
Peterborough, St. Mary; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Orton Longueville William Ball British active 1860s
Orton Longueville; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Orton Longueville, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Werrington William Ball British active 1860s
Werrington; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Werrington, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Orton Waterville William Ball British active 1860s
Orton Waterville; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Orton Waterville, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Glinton William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Glinton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Peterborough Cathedral Palace Grounds William Ball
Peterborough Cathedral from the Palace Grounds; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Longthorpe William Ball British active 1860s
Longthorpe; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Eye William Ball British active 1860s 1870s Cambridgeshire
Eye; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Eye, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Woodston William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Woodston; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Paston William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Paston; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Crowland Abbey William Ball British active 1860s
Crowland Abbey; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Thorney Abbey William Ball British active 1860s
Thorney Abbey; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Whittlesey St. Andrew William Ball British active 1860s
Whittlesey, St. Andrew; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Whittlesey St Mary William Ball British active 1860s
Whittlesey St. Mary; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Helpston William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Helpston; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Peterborough St. John Baptist William Ball British
Peterborough, St. John Baptist; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Marholm William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Marholm; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Chesterton William Ball British active 1860s
Chesterton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Alwalton William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Alwalton; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Alwalton, Cambridgeshire, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Castor William Ball British active 1860s 1870s
Castor; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

Peterborough Cathedral West Front William Ball
Peterborough Cathedral, West Front; William Ball (British, active 1860s - 1870s); London, England; 1868; Albumen silver print

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William Ball, also known as John Bull, was a talented engraver hailing from the picturesque county of Shropshire. His artistic prowess and dedication to his craft made him a prominent figure in the British art scene during the 1860s. Throughout his career, Ball left an indelible mark on various locations across England. From Peterborough's St. Mark to Stanground, Fletton, Yaxley, Farcet, Peakirk, Water Newton, Ramsey Abbey, Elton and even Peterborough's St. Mary - all bear witness to his exceptional talent. Ball's engravings captured the essence of these places with remarkable precision and attention to detail. Whether it was the grandeur of Ramsey Abbey or the quaint charm of Elton village, he effortlessly brought them to life through his work. His depictions were not limited solely to architecture; Ball also had a keen eye for capturing landscapes and natural beauty. The rolling hills of Shropshire may have been his muse as he skillfully portrayed their serene majesty in many of his engravings. During the 1870s, Ball continued honing his craft while expanding into new territories such as Ramsey and Water Newton. His dedication paid off as he gained recognition for both technical excellence and artistic flair. Today, William Ball's engravings serve as cherished artifacts that transport us back in time - allowing us to appreciate the rich history and architectural heritage that once graced these English towns and villages. Through each stroke of his engraving tool, William Ball immortalized these places forever.