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11.
[Sketchbook recording a tour in North Wales] [graphic].

Creator:
Graham, Elizabeth Susanna Davenport, 1762 or 1763-1844, artist
Published / Created:
August & Septr. 1790.
Call Number:
75 G739 790
Image Count:
44
Abstract:
An album containing drawings of castles, ruins, abbeys, landscapes, roads, and bridges drawn by the artist while on tour in northern Wales in August and September 1790, the year before her marriage. Most of the drawings are titled with names of places visited and are listed on the front flyleaf. On the verso of the fifth drawing, sometime after 1826, the artist has written a short piece entitled "Recollections" in which she compares travelling in Wales in 1790 to the last trip she took in 1826
Description:
Elizabeth Susanna Davenport (1764-1844) was a writer known for her books written for children. She married lawyer Thomas Graham (1751-1814)., Binding: Marble boards, half-leather, with wax seal and stamped with the initiials ESD [i.e. Elizabeth Susanna Davenport]., In the artist's hand on front pastedown: "This is for THF" [i.e. her son Thomas Henry Graham]., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
Wales and Wales.
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys, Bridges, and Castles & palaces
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Sketchbook recording a tour in North Wales] [graphic].

12.
[A pictorial tour in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire] [art original].

Creator:
Haddow, J., artist
Published / Created:
[1820s?]
Call Number:
62 Y82 825
Image Count:
30
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An album of pencil sketches of historic buildings and grounds in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, presumably executed during a tour, beginning in North Yorkshire, then South Yorkshire, and ending in Nottinghamshire. Most drawings are identified. Only one drawing is signed: "J. Haddow". The front flyleaf gives mileage between towns and villages beginning with Rotherham and continuing through Derbyshire and what is now Greater Manchester and finally to Ulverston (Lanscashire), perhaps a clue to the start and end of the trip; below this list is a sketch of a tree (orientation, reversed). The drawings, many over the two-page openings, include; three sketches of the ruins of Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire; one sketch of parkland from Goldsborough Hall, North Yorkshire, followed by thirteen blank leaves; four sketches of Osberton Hall, Notinghamshire; three sketches of Tickhill Castle, South Yorkshire; twelve sketches of Sandbeck Park, South Yorkshire that include the ruins of Roche Abbey; and finally, a small sketch of the gate at Sandbeck Park on the back flyleaf (verso).
Description:
In English., Title devised by cataloger. Dated approximately., The album includes 42 leaves, approximately 13 of which are blank. Bound in the original light brown paper-covered boards, flat spine., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
Northamptonshire (England), Yorkshire (England), England., England, Nottinghamshire., and Yorkshire.
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys, Castles & palaces, Houses, and Ruins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [A pictorial tour in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire] [art original].

13.
Internal view of Westminster Abbey from Poets Corner [graphic].

Creator:
Hawkins, George, active 1795-1820, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1800 and 1810]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 124+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of part of Westminster Abbey, from the aisle by Poet's Corner, looking into the nave; a vaulted ceiling above connecting with large arches to the left marking the aisle; a group of three figures in foreground in shadow to the left, another group further on"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Artist and printmaker from impression in the British Museum with production details: F. Nash delint. ; G. Hawkins fecit., Publication date from British Museum online catalogue., Possibly a proof state lacking statements of responsibility., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Naves and Abbeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Internal view of Westminster Abbey from Poets Corner [graphic].

14.
Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars [graphic]

Creator:
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Westminster from the river; view of Westminster abbey taken from mid-stream, with the Parliament on the left the Hall and Westminster stairs in the centre; boats in the foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of plate., Initial letters of printmaker's name in signature form a monogram., Restrike (probably retouched) of a print originally published in 1647 as part of a series of eight. See Adams., Approximate publication date from Adams, who notes that printsellers such as Laurie & Whittle were selling impressions on wove paper of the prints in this series at the turn of the 19th century. Decades earlier, the publishers Sayer and Bennett had offered impressions "on very good paper" in their 1775 catalogue, writing that the original plates had been "carefully cleaned" (that is, the worn lines had likely been re-engraved)., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with some loss of image from right and left sides., Mounted to 20.5 x 27.2 cm., and Mounted before page 175 in volume 4 part 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), and London (England)
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey,, Westminster Hall (London, England),, and Westminster Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Capitols, Abbeys, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars [graphic]

15.
A general view of the remains of Bermondsey Abby, Surry as it appeared in the year 1805 with the

Creator:
Howlett, Bartholomew, 1767-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 September 1820]
Call Number:
Topos Su962 no. 1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Bermondsey Abbey, taken from the steeple of the church of St Mary Magdalen; the graveyard of the church in the foreground, the manor house and related buildings next to graveyard with gardens behind and to the left; fields surrounding and in the distance"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
General view of the remains of Bermondsey Abbey, Surrey
Description:
Title from caption below image., Text below title: Bermondsey was originally an alien priory of Cluniuc Monks founded by Aylwin Child, anno 1082 ..., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and Plate from: Londina illustrata : graphic and historic memorials of monasteries, churches, chapels, schools ... London: R. Wilkinson, 1819-25.
Publisher:
Published 27th September 1820, by Robert Wilkinson, 125 Fenchurch Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Surrey.
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys and Ruins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A general view of the remains of Bermondsey Abby, Surry as it appeared in the year 1805 with the adjacent country; taken from the steeple of the church of St. Mary Magdalen / [graphic]

16.
North west view of Westminster Abbey [graphic].

Creator:
Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[31 January 1793]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 121+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Westminster Abbey; the west entrance with the two towers on the right; Magdalen Church in the background behind trees to the leeft; a few figures outside abbey"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Imprint from impression in the British Museum., Plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802]., The Lewis Walpole Library impression: sheet trimmed with loss of imprint statement., and Mounted to 26 x 34 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jan. 31, 1793, by T. Malton
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > North west view of Westminster Abbey [graphic].

17.
A perspective view of Westminster Abbey & St. Margarets Church Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L

Creator:
Maurer, J. active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 33. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the west front of Westminster Abbey with St Margaret's on the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Perspective view of Westminster Abbey and St. Margarets Church, Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L Eglise de St. Margurite, and Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L'Eglise de St. Margurite
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Later state, with imprint burnished from plate. For an earlier state with the imprint "London, Printed for Robt. Sayer at the Golden Buck facing Fetter Lane, Fleet Street", see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.2547., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve perspective views of the principal churches, streets, and squares in the cities of London and Westminster", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, pages 87, no. 10., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., Watermark: Charles Ball 1817., and Leaf 33 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret’s Church (Westminster, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys, Churches, and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Westminster Abbey & St. Margarets Church Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L Eglise de St. Margurite / [graphic] =

18.
A perspective view of Westminster Abbey & St. Margarets Church Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L

Creator:
Maurer, J., active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 169. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the west front of Westminster Abbey with St Margaret's on the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Perspective view of Westminster Abbey and St. Margarets Church, Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L Eglise de St. Margurite, and Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L'Eglise de St. Margurite
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve perspective views of the principal churches, streets, and squares in the cities of London and Westminster", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, pages 87, no. 10., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 169 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer at the Golden Buck facing Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret’s Church (Westminster, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Abbeys, Churches, and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Westminster Abbey & St. Margarets Church Vüe de L'Abbaye de Westminster et L Eglise de St. Margurite / [graphic] =

19.
The British sketch book; containing select views of the most interesting and picturesque landscapes

Creator:
Rycot, J. M.
Published / Created:
1828.
Call Number:
724 828R
Image Count:
11
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Eight topographical views, without text, showing Blenheim Palace; London Bridge; Netley Abbey; Windsor Castle; Ragland Castle; Shakespeare's birthplace; St. Ethelbert Tower, Canterbury; and St. Vincent's Rocks, Bristol
Description:
Title from lettepress text on original wrappers., Some plates with veritical orientation, others horizontal., "A number of this work, containing four views, will be published regularly every fortnight"--Front wrapper, following statement of responsibility., Possibly all that was published of a proposed series of plates and accompanying text., Perhaps produced as a specimen for booksellers; on the back wrapper, the publisher requests that "book and printsellers will forward orders for this work as early as possible for their subscribers, as they will be entitled to the earliest and best impressions.", The prints "Netley Abbey", "Ragland Caste", "St. Ethelbert Tower Canterbury" and "St. Vincents Rocks Clifton", with imprint statement: Printed by N. Whitlock, 14 Paternoster Row., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Published for the proprietors, by B. Steill, 14, Paternoster-Row and sold by all book and printsellers
Subject (Geographic):
England., England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Abbeys, and Bridges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The British sketch book; containing select views of the most interesting and picturesque landscapes, ancient buildings, churches, castles, antiquarian remains, &c. from drawings made expressly for this work, by Sherlock, Fisher, Whittock, Greenshields, Balfour, and other eminent artists, accompanied by concise topographical descriptions and remarks, historical, biographical, and traditional. No. 1.

20.
[Album of watercolors of the countryside around Weston Sands House] [art original].

Creator:
Tomes, John, 1791-1863, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1818-1850]
Call Number:
Folio 75 T656 818
Image Count:
96
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An album of watercolors assembled by the gentleman farmer and amateur artist John Tomes showing views of his manor house Weston Sands House and the surrounding countryside. Tomes recorded his estate from many angles and in all seasons as well as picturesque spots in the neighbouring countryside, including several views of the River Avon which bordered his estate. Also included are a series of watercolors taken on a trip to the Isle of Wight. There is also a view of Windsor Castle (?) across the Thames and many watercolors of medieval ruins, abbeys, and castles. Tomes also copied a number of Turner prints from the ‘Liber Studiorum’ (published 1807-1819) and his ‘Picturesque views on the Southern Coast’ (published 1814-1826).
Alternative Title:
Sketches by John Tomes, Weston Sands
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger, based on dealer's description., All but two of the drawings are pasted on the rectos of the album leaves; some have pencil manuscript notes giving the location of the subject; some of the first watercolors mounted on the first pages of the album are dated '1818'., Bound in contemporary rust-colored hard grain half morocco and marbled sides, with gilt lettered morocco label 'Sketches by John Tomes - Weston Sands' to front cover, white moirés silk pastedown., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
Warwickshire (England) and Isle of Wight (England)
Subject (Name):
Turner, J. M. W. 1775-1851 (Joseph Mallord William), and Windsor Castle,
Subject (Topic):
Influence, Castles & palaces, Abbeys, Ruins, Estates, and Rivers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Album of watercolors of the countryside around Weston Sands House] [art original].

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