Alken Collection

Shooting Pheasant Alken
PHEASANT - Two men and their dogs shoot from a clearing

Mytton / Short Cut Home
The seat of John Mytton (1796- 1834), the eccentric English squire of Halston, Shropshire. The view is from the back showing a circular garden and extensive parkland. Date: 1820s

TILBURY (ALKEN)
This light open two-wheel vehicle is fashionable in the early 19th century. Date: circa 1825

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Foxhunting scene by Henry Alken -- No hedges can turn them, no walls can them set, For the choicest of sportsmen of England were met. 19th century

Duck Hunt / Alken
DUCK The eccentric Shropshire Squire John Mytton (1796-1834) wearing a nightshirt crawls across the snow on his knees to bag a few wild ducks. Date: 1820s

Windy Derby / Epsom / Alken
A Start for the Derby of the Effects of a Windy Day or The Epsom Race Course Race-goers are sent flying by a severe wind causing havoc amongst the spectators

Gaming Fashions / Alken
Gentlemen wear top boots, top hats with the crown wider at the top, cossacks, coats with roll collars, tails & cut-away at the front & strapped pantaloons. One wears glasses

Shooting Grouse (Alken)
GROUSE - Two men and their dogs walk up a moor hoping to start up some grouse

Shooting Duck (Alken)
DUCK - Two men and their dogs shoot duck from the banks of a lake

Shooting Partridge Alken
PARTRIDGE - Two men and their dogs looking for partridge in an open field

Billingsgate / Alken / 1820
BILLINGSGATE Tom & Bob at Billingsgate market taking in the sights

Ascot in 1822 / Alken
" Tom and Bob winning the long odds from a knowing one"

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