Ainsworth Collection (#17)

Princess Elizabeth confronted with Sir Thomas Wyatt in the torture chamber, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Princess Elizabeth confronted with Sir Thomas Wyatt in the torture chamber, 1554 (1840). Wyatt (c1521-1554) was involved in the failed attempt, organised by the Duke of Northumberland

The death warrant, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
The death warrant, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). After Sir Thomas Wyatts failed uprising against Queen Mary

Lady Jane Grey imploring Queen Mary to spare her husbands life, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Lady Jane Grey imploring Queen Mary to spare her husbands life, 1554 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a

Sir Thomas Wyatt attacking the By-ward Tower, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Sir Thomas Wyatt attacking the By-ward Tower, 1554 (1840). An exaggerated depiction of fighting at the Tower of London during the rebellion against Queen Mary led by Sir Thomas Wyatt

Attack upon Saint Thomass Tower by the Duke of Suffolk, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Attack upon Saint Thomass Tower by the Duke of Suffolk, 1554 (1840). An exaggerated depiction of fighting at the Tower of London during the rebellion led by Sir Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary

Attack upon the Brass Mount by Lord Guilford Dudley, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Attack upon the Brass Mount by Lord Guilford Dudley, 1554 (1840). Dudley was the husband of Lady Jane Grey. He was executed on suspicion of invovement in Sir Thomas Wyatts rebellion against Queen

Sir Thomas Wyatt dictating terms to Queen Mary in the White Tower, c1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Sir Thomas Wyatt dictating terms to Queen Mary in the council chamber of the White Tower, c1553 (1840). Wyatt (c1521-1554) was involved in the failed attempt, organised by the Duke of Northumberland

Xit wedded to the scavengers daughter, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Xit wedded to the scavengers daughter, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Feckenham offering Lady Jane Grey a pardon on her way to trial, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Feckenham offering Lady Jane Grey a pardon on her way to trial, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a

The Burning of Edward Underhill on Tower Green, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Burning of Edward Underhill on Tower Green, 1840. Edward Underhill was a religious radical who was imprisoned during the persecutions of Protestants during the reign of Queen Mary I

Gog extricating Xit from the bear in the Lions Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Gog extricating Xit from the bear in the Lions Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Courtenays escape from the Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Courtenays escape from the Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Queen Mary at the instance of Simon Renard affiancing herself to Philip of Spain, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary at the instance of Simon Renard affiancing herself to Philip of Spain, 1840. Renard was the Ambassador of Philips father, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). During Marys reign her half-sister Elizabeth came under suspicion of plotting against her

Masque in the palace garden of the Tower of London, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Masque in the palace garden of the Tower of London, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Simon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Simon Renard and Winwike the warden on the roof of the White Tower, 1553 (1840). Renard was Ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V to England from 1553-1555

Queen Jane imprisoned in the Brick Tower, Tower of London, 1553-1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Jane imprisoned in the Brick Tower, Tower of London, 1553-1554 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a

Queen Jane and Lord Guilford Dudley brought back to the Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Jane and Lord Guilford Dudley brought back to the Tower through Traitors Gate, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII

Queen Mary receiving the prisoners on the Tower Green, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Mary receiving the prisoners on the Tower Green, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a Protestant

Magogs courtship, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Magogs courtship, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Queen Janes flight from the Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Janes flight from the Tower, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a Protestant succession

Queen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard, 1553 (1840). Lady Jane Grey intervening in an argument between the Duke of Northumberland and the Ambassador of Charles V

Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure, 1840. Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure in the dungeon adjoining the Devilin Tower

Edward Underhill the hot gospeller preaching to the giants in the by-ward or Gate Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Queen Janes first night in the Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Janes first night in the Tower, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a Protestant succession

Queen Janes entrance into the Tower, 1553 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Queen Janes entrance into the Tower, 1553 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a Protestant succession

The execution of Lady Jane Grey, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
The execution of Lady Jane Grey, 1554 (1840). A grandniece of Henry VIII, Jane was proclaimed queen on Edward VIs death in 1553 in an attempt to secure a Protestant succession

The Ostrich, (Struthio camelus), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Scarlet Tanager, (Piranga olivacea), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Nightingale, (Luscinia megarhynchos), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Tern, (Sternidae), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Randulph Crews Marriage with Hilda at Lambeth Church, (1842), 1903
Randulph Crews Marriage with Hilda at Lambeth Church (correct view of the place), 1842. An illustration from The Misers Daughter by William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882), published in 1842

Day Masquerade in Ranelagh Gardens, (1842), 1903
Day Masquerade in Ranelagh Gardens (a correct view of the place), 1842. The Misers Daughter: 11/20, The Masquerade in Ranelagh Gardens

Guy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham, 1605, (1841). Artist: George Cruikshank
Guy Fawkes and Humphrey Chetham Rescuing Father Oldcorne and Viviana Radcliffe from the Pursuivant, 1605, (1841). Illustration from Guy Fawkes, or the Gunpowder Treason: an Historical Romance

William Harrison Ainsworth, author, 1881. Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a prolific writer of historical romantic fiction. His best-known works were Rookwood (1834)

The Plague Pit, 1855. Artist: John Franklin
The Plague Pit, 1855. Consigning bodies of victims of the plague to a communal grave during the Plague of London, 1665. From Old Saint Pauls by W Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882), English historical novelist. Ainsworths works include Old St Paul s, The Tower of London and Windsor Castle

Scene from Old St Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: John Franklin
Scene from Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. A romantic historical novel set in 1665 and 1666 during the Plague of London and the Fire of London

Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. A romantic historical novel set in 1665 and 1666 during the plague of London and the Fire of London

Alyn Shipton, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Alyn Shipton Buck Clayton Legacy Band, 2017

Jim Hart, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Hart, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Christine Jensen and Percy Pursglove, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christine Jensen and Percy Pursglove, 2016

Christine Jensen, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Christine Jensen, Christine Jensen Quartet, 2016

Dave Douglas, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Douglas and High Risk, 2016

Steve Lodder, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Lodder, Ben Crosland Ray Davis Songbook with Ben Crosland, Dave O Higgins, Seb de Kron and Steve Lehman, 2016

John Etheridge, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Etheridge, Ben Crosland Ray Davis Songbook with Ben Crosland, Dave O Higgins, Seb de Kron and Steve Lehman, 2016

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