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Antiquaries Collection

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Old houses in the Butcher Row, London

Old houses in the Butcher Row, London The right-hand corner house on St. Clements Lane reputedly used by the leaders of the Gunpowder Plot

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Ancient monument of a bishop in Temple Church, London

Ancient monument of a bishop in Temple Church, London
Ancient monument of a bishop under the southeast window of the 12th century Temple Church, London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London

North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London
North or inside view of Traitors Gate, principal entrance to the Tower of London from the River Thames.Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer

Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer, in the church of St. Helen, Bishopsgate Street. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: View of Clarendon House, 17th century

View of Clarendon House, 17th century
View of Clarendon House from St. James Street, , from a rare print in the collection of Thmoas Allen. Classical mansion built by Roger Platt for Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, in 1664

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Remains of Winchester Palace in 1800

Remains of Winchester Palace in 1800
South remains of Winchester House, Southwark. The Winchester Palace was built in the 12th century and burnt down in 1814. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: British King Lud and his sons Angrogeus and Theomantius

British King Lud and his sons Angrogeus and Theomantius (Temantius), repairer of the walls of Trinovantum, later Caer Lud or Luds Town, 66AD

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Lambeth Palace, London

Lambeth Palace, London
View of Lambeth Palace, London. Fishermen on shore and in a boat hauling a net in the lake. From a painting by William Marlow

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Edmund Plowdens monument in the Temple Church

Edmund Plowdens monument in the Temple Church
Edmund Plowdens monument on the north wall in the Temple Church. Plowden was a Tudor lawyer and legal scholar, 1518-1585. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Ancient monument in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy

Ancient monument in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy (now the Savoy Chapel). Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685

Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685, on the south wall of St Marys Church Battersea. With bust, cherubs, drapes and depictions of him fighting a tiger and Moors

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London

South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Tomb of royal engraver William Woollett, died 1735

Tomb of royal engraver William Woollett, died 1735, in the churchyard of St. Pancras, Middlesex. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Bust of King James I of England

Bust of King James I of England
King James I of England taken from a bronze bust over the entrance of the Banquetting Room at Whitehall. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: The ruins of the South Gates of Dukes Place

The ruins of the South Gates of Dukes Place, built by Sir Thomas Audley (1488-1544) near Aldgate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Statue of King James II of England

Statue of King James II of England in costume as a Roman emperor, Jacobus Seundus, designed by Grinlin Gibbons, in the Privy Gardens

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: A curious gate called St. John Gate, the oldest house

A curious gate called St. John Gate, the oldest house
A curious gate in variegated brickwork called St. John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Bride s

Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Bride s
Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Brides churchyard, one of the few relics after the Fire of London 1666. Built in 1657 with coat of arms above the door

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Grave monument to Coya Shawsware or Khwaja Shahsuwar

Grave monument to Coya Shawsware or Khwaja Shahsuwar
Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626), a merchant and secretary to Nogdi beg the Persian embassador, formerly in St Botolphs, Bishopsgate

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley

Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley, wife of Sir Gilbert Kniveton, in the church of St. Giles in the Fields. Depicted in a shroud

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall, London

Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall, London
Front view of the Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1 1792. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate

Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate
Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate. Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650) was a London merchant and ambassador

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Winchester House in Winchester Street, London Wall

Winchester House in Winchester Street, London Wall. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Part of the London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles

Part of the London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles
Part of the ancient London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London. Built in the third century, and repaired by London Mayor Ralph Joceline in 1477

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: John Speeds monument in the chancel of St. Giles

John Speeds monument in the chancel of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Speed was an Elizabethan cartographer and historian 1551-1629, depicted in lace ruff and doublet, holding a book and skull

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Portraits and grave monument of the Tradescants

Portraits and grave monument of the Tradescants
Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger, and their grave monument in the churchyard of St. Mary Lambeth

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer

Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer, died 1625, in the Ambulatory in Mercers Chapel, Cheapside. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St. Helen

Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St. Helen, Bishopsgate Street. Sheriff of London, died 1476. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Portrait of King Richard II of England

Portrait of King Richard II of England
King Richard II of England, from an original picture hung in the Choir of St. Peters Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Remains of the London Wall in St. Giles, Cripplegate

Remains of the London Wall in St. Giles, Cripplegate
Remains of the Roman London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven

William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven, 1608-1697, soldier under William Prince of Orange, son of William Craven, Lord Mayor of London

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Prince Ruperts House, Beech Lane, Barbican

Prince Ruperts House, Beech Lane, Barbican. 17th century house built for Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland 1619-1682

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: An old Tudor house standing on Little Tower Hill

An old Tudor house standing on Little Tower Hill, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII with heads of Roman Emperors in plaster or stucco on the front

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Lord Thomas Darcys monument in St. Botolph s

Lord Thomas Darcys monument in St. Botolph s
Lord Darcies monument in St. Botolphs church, Aldgate. Lord Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy, depicted wrapped in a shroud. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument to lawyer Richard Martin in the Temple Church

Monument to lawyer Richard Martin in the Temple Church
Monument to lawyer Richard Martin, recorder of London (1570-1618), in the Temple Church. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Monument to Robert Dow in St. Botolph s, Adgate

Monument to Robert Dow in St. Botolph s, Adgate
Monument to merchant taylor and philantropist Robert Dow in St. Botolph s, Adgate. Died 1612 aged 89. Depicted holding a skull

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Ruins of the Roman London Wall

Ruins of the Roman London Wall exposed by the fire of May 1792 on Ludgate Hill. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Rectorial House, Newington Butts

Rectorial House, Newington Butts. Singular building made of oak, chestnut and cedar, with roof in 14 casts or directions forming a well in the centre

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: The Gate of the Ancient Abbey of St. Saviours Bermondsey

The Gate of the Ancient Abbey of St. Saviours Bermondsey. Founded 1082 by Aylwin Child for Cluniacs from France. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Staples Inn, Holborn, 1800

Staples Inn, Holborn, 1800
Staples Inn, Holborn. Tudor building originally attached to Grays Inn, one of four Inns of Court. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: London Stone in Cannon Street, London

London Stone in Cannon Street, London
London Stone in Cannon Street, supposed to be the milestone or Milliarium of the Romans. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Mrs. Salmons Waxworks Museum, Fleet Street

Mrs. Salmons Waxworks Museum, Fleet Street
Mrs. Salmons Waxworks Museum, at the Horn Tavern, 17 Fleet Street. It had 140 wax figures and was run by Mrs. Clark from 1760 until 1812

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: The Principal Gate of the Priory of St. Bartholomew

The Principal Gate of the Priory of St. Bartholomew, Smithfield. Founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Sir Paul Pinders Lodge in Half Moon Alley

Sir Paul Pinders Lodge in Half Moon Alley. The facade decorated with plasterwork designs. Was the keepers lodge to the park beloning to merchant Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650)

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street

Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Bas-relief of a gardener on the wall of Mr. Holylands

Bas-relief of a gardener on the wall of Mr. Holylands stables, Gardiners Lane. Man in doublet and breeches holding a spade, dated 1670

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street, London

Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street, London
Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street, from the church yard of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageAntiquaries Collection: Pedlar and his dog in the window of Saint Mary-at-Lambeth

Pedlar and his dog in the window of Saint Mary-at-Lambeth
Pedlar and his dog in the stained glass window of the church at Saint Mary-at-Lambeth. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries



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