William Cobbett Collection

Brixton purgatory, 1822. Prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett, Henry Hunt and Thomas Wooler on the treadmill at Brixton Prison

William Cobbett , 1763-1835
5614425 William Cobbett , 1763-1835; (add.info.: William Cobbett , 1763-1835. English pamphleteer, farmer, journalist and member of parliament)

Portrait of William Cobbett (engraving)
5198017 Portrait of William Cobbett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of William Cobbett)

Farnham, Surrey (b / w photo)
3096699 Farnham, Surrey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farnham, Surrey)

Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching)
483058 Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shows the prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett)

Memorial to William Cobbett by J. Baddeley, 1835 (bronze)
2959926 Memorial to William Cobbett by J. Baddeley, 1835 (bronze) by Rouw, Peter (1771-1852) (after); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Bust of William Cobbett (9 March 1763 - 18 June 1835)

True Reform of Parliament, i. e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace
NCO190495 True Reform of Parliament, i.e. Patriots lighting a Revolutionary Bonfire in New Palace Yard, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Life of William Cobbett, witten by himself, published by Hannah Humphrey
2562167 The Life of William Cobbett, witten by himself, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1809 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Birth Place of William Cobbett, Farnham, Surrey (engraving)
3638526 The Birth Place of William Cobbett, Farnham, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth Place of William Cobbett, Farnham, Surrey)

William Cobbett
LLM457122 William Cobbett by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Cobbett. Illustration for The Maclise Portrait Gallery of Illustrious Literary Characters by)

The Effusions of a Troubled Brain, or Evil Communications Corrupt Good Manners
GHL222100 The Effusions of a Troubled Brain, or Evil Communications Corrupt Good Manners, published by G. Humphrey, 1821 (coloured etching) by Lane

William Cobbett, pointing out the girl he would marry (engraving)
5999245 William Cobbett, pointing out the girl he would marry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Cobbett, pointing out the girl he would marry)

The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, 1809 (coloured engraving)
2632320 The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, 1809 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself (coloured engraving)
2632316 The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

William Cobbett (engraving)
811354 William Cobbett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Cobbett. Published in The Amusing Chronicle a repository for miscellaneous literature)

March of Reform, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
March of Reform, 1833. William Cobbett; John Wilson Croker; John Gully; Joseph Pease; Edward Burtenshaw Sugden, 1st Baron St Leonards; Horace Twiss; Sir Charles Wetherell; Francis Williams

The Nursery, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Nursery, 1833. John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton de Gyfford; Sir Francis Burdett; William Cobbett; John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer. British politians depicted as crying children

You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
" You May Know a Man by the Company He Keeps", 1833. Burdett (Sir Francis Burdett), Cobbett (William Cobbett), Althorp (John Charles Spencer)

William Cobbett, English pamphleteer, journalist and politician, c1890. Creator: Unknown
William Cobbett (1763-1835), English pamphleteer, journalist and politician, c1890. From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol. V."

The house at Farnham, Kent, in which William Cobbett was born, 1763 (1834)
The house at Farnham, Kent, in which Cobbett was born. William Cobbett (1763-1835), English writer, champion of the poor and radical politician. Print published London 1834

William Cobbett, 1763

The Political Champion turned Resurrection Man! -Out of thy own Mouth will condemn thee
XCF290961 The Political Champion turned Resurrection Man! -Out of thy own Mouth will condemn thee.. 1819 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; English

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William Cobbett, a prominent figure in British history, was known for his fiery political activism and unwavering commitment to social reform. Born in Farnham, Surrey, his humble beginnings shaped his perspective on the struggles faced by the working class. In 1819, he published "Loyal Addresses and Radical Petitions, " a collection of writings that challenged the oppressive government policies of the time. Cobbett's influence extended beyond his pen; he actively participated in protests such as the infamous Brixton Purgatory demonstration in 1822. This event was captured in a hand-coloured etching titled "Brixton Purgatory, " showcasing Cobbett's determination to fight for justice. His dedication to parliamentary reform is evident through works like "True Reform of Parliament. " The engraving depicts patriots lighting a revolutionary bonfire at New Palace, symbolizing their desire for change. These efforts were further documented in "The Life of William Cobbett, " an autobiography written by himself and published by Hannah Humphrey. Cobbett's legacy lives on through various tributes such as J. Baddeley's bronze memorial erected in 1835. It serves as a reminder of his significant contributions to society and advocacy for equality. Despite being renowned for his political pursuits, there was more to Cobbett than just activism. He had personal aspirations too - depicted beautifully in an engraving where he points out the girl who would become his wife. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing for this influential figure; he faced numerous challenges throughout life which led him to write "The Effusions of a Troubled Brain or Evil Communications Corrupt Good Manners. " This work showcased both vulnerability and resilience within Cobbett's character. Today we remember William Cobbett not only as an advocate for social change but also as someone who dared to challenge authority with conviction and compassion. His birthplace remains preserved through engravings capturing its beauty, reminding us of the man who fought tirelessly for a fairer society.