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Background imageGentry Collection: Oxton House, Devon, seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete

Oxton House, Devon, seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Background imageGentry Collection: Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Background imageGentry Collection: Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)

Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair

Background imageGentry Collection: Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Background imageGentry Collection: Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire

Victorian family group - Rodbourne House, Wiltshire
A Victorian family group and servants pose in the garden of Rodbourne House, St Paul Malmesbury Without, Wiltshire. This fine house was the home of the Hungerford Pollens who had an active interest

Background imageGentry Collection: Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Background imageGentry Collection: Frogmore House, Windsor

Frogmore House, Windsor, bequeathed by Queen Charlotte to Princess Augusta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Background imageGentry Collection: New Lodge or White Lodge, Richmond Park

New Lodge or White Lodge, Richmond Park, seat of Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. Hunting lodge designed by the Earl of Pembroke for King George I

Background imageGentry Collection: Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont

Enmore Castle, Somerset, seat of the Earl of Egmont. Home to John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester in the 17th century. In the 18th century, John Pereval, 2nd Earl of Egmont

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style cottage

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style cottage. Floorplan shows dining parlor, library, parlor, kitchen, scullery, hall and lobby

Background imageGentry Collection: South Hill House, Cranmore, Somerset

South Hill House, Cranmore, Somerset, seat of Thomas Chatham Strode. 18th century manor house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Background imageGentry Collection: Imperial sledge or sleigh used at a party in Vienna, 1815

Imperial sledge or sleigh used at a party in Vienna, 1815
Imperial sledge or sleigh used by the Emperors of Austria and Russia at a sledge party in Vienna, January 1815. Phaeton carriage with elaborate gilt work upholstered in gold and green velvet

Background imageGentry Collection: Southill Park, the seat of William Henry Whitbread

Southill Park, the seat of William Henry Whitbread
Southill Park, Bedfordshire, the seat of William Henry Whitbread, of the brewing family. Georgian house with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown

Background imageGentry Collection: Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group

Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group, featuring: Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Lord and Lady Vivian, Lord and Lady Hastings, Colonel and the Hon

Background imageGentry Collection: Comic postcard, old family seat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, old family seat Date: 20th century

Background imageGentry Collection: Old Tennis Court

Old Tennis Court
The old Tennis court near the Haymarket, London, appears to have formed part of Piccadilly Hall, a celebrated gaming house established about 1635

Background imageGentry Collection: The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park

The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Background imageGentry Collection: Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond

Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond, view from the River Thames. Palladian villa in the Tuscan style by Sir Robert Taylor for Lord Mayor of London Charles Asgill

Background imageGentry Collection: Stoke House, Windsor

Stoke House, Windsor, seat of Egyptologist Richard William Howard Vyse, built by architect James Wyatt with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown

Background imageGentry Collection: Richings House, Iver, Buckinghamshire

Richings House, Iver, Buckinghamshire, seat of member of parliament John Sullivan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Background imageGentry Collection: Herd of deer in front of Trentham Hall

Herd of deer in front of Trentham Hall, seat of Granville Leveson-Gower, Marquis of Stafford. House and gardens designed by architect Henry Holland

Background imageGentry Collection: Neoclassical mausoleum at Trentham Hall

Neoclassical mausoleum at Trentham Hall, seat of Granville Leveson-Gower, Marquis of Stafford. Designed by architect Charles Heathcote Tatham

Background imageGentry Collection: Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker Thomas Hope

Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker Thomas Hope
Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker and author Thomas Hope. House and gardens remodeled by Regency architect William Atkinson

Background imageGentry Collection: The Rookery, Westcott, Surrey

The Rookery, Westcott, Surrey, seat of banker Richard Fuller. Built and landscaped by Daniel Malthus, father of economist and scholar Thomas Robert Malthus

Background imageGentry Collection: Park entrance to Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth

Park entrance to Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, with gardens designed by Capability Brown

Background imageGentry Collection: John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass

John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass and chandeliers, Ludgate Hill, London. Crystal and cut glass manufacturer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall

Background imageGentry Collection: Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth

Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, in gardens designed by Capability Brown. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph

Background imageGentry Collection: Chiswick House, 1823

Chiswick House, 1823
Chiswick House, Palladian villa designed by architect William Kent and built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. Garden front

Background imageGentry Collection: The New Street (Regent Street) looking toward

The New Street (Regent Street) looking toward the Quadrant, designed by John Nash, London. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1822

Background imageGentry Collection: The Hermitage, Frogmore, Windsor

The Hermitage, Frogmore, Windsor. Thatched cottage folly designed by Princess Elizabeth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of

Background imageGentry Collection: The Ruins, Windsor, a Gothic pile built by John Wyatt

The Ruins, Windsor, a Gothic pile built by John Wyatt for the king. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Background imageGentry Collection: Cranburn or Cranbourne Lodge, 1823

Cranburn or Cranbourne Lodge, 1823
Cranburn or Cranbourne Lodge, keepers lodge on the royal hunting grounds of Cranbourne Chase. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns

Background imageGentry Collection: His majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park, as seen

His majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park, as seen from the lawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style domestic chapel. Floorplan shows raised pews for the estate owner A, slightly raised pews for the stewards, and low pews for the domestic workers

Background imageGentry Collection: Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor

Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Background imageGentry Collection: Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817

Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817. The schloss or hotel with the ruins on top of the mountain, nearer view of the hotel with 72 rooms, and house of Louise Eleonore

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency Era bailiffs cottage

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era bailiffs cottage. Floorplan shows two parlors and kitchen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Background imageGentry Collection: Bethlem psychiatric hospital or Bedlam in 1816

Bethlem psychiatric hospital or Bedlam in 1816
Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam Hospital in St. Georges Fields, Southwark, 1816. Now the Imperial War Museum. Designed by surveyor James Lewis in the neoclassical style with portico

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency thatched cottage

Plan and elevation of a Regency thatched cottage, cottage orne. Floorplan shows drawing room, parlor, library, kitchen, scullery, store and greenhouse

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical villa

Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical villa. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, music room, library, hall, staircase, conservatory and passage

Background imageGentry Collection: Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817

Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817
Vauxhall Bridge, initially named Regent Bridge, over the River Thames, London. built in 1816. Nine-span bridge designed by engineer James Walker with cast iron arches and stone piers

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house

Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house. Plans show bunker with double wall for drainage A and B, porches a and b, airtraps c, drain mouth with grating d

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency cottage

Plan and elevation of a Regency cottage. Floorplan shows best parlor, common parlor, kitchen and scullery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa

Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa. Floorplan shows entrance hall A, anteroom B, picture gallery C, painting room D, drawing room F, dining room G, pantry K, servants entrance L

Background imageGentry Collection: Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817

Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817. A red brick quadrangle with towers, a chapel, including wings for male and female prisoners

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency villa

Plan and elevation of a Regency villa. Floorplan shows drawing rooms, dinner room and study.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Background imageGentry Collection: Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting

Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting
Dottator et Lineator Loquitor. Stick figures Dot and Line dancing the poussette, hornpipe, and then fainting and being led out drunk

Background imageGentry Collection: Plan and elevation of the Savoy buildings, London, 1736

Plan and elevation of the Savoy buildings, London, 1736
Plan and elevation of the Savoy, between the Strand and the Thames River, from a view taken in the year 1736 by George Vertue



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