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The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan CowperThe New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Erasmus (right) and Thomas More visit the children of Henry VII at Greenwich in 1499. The boy in the centre is the future King Henry VIII
The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Creator: Johan ZoffanyThe Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Portrait of Englsih art collector and patron George Clavering-Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper (1738-1789), with Emilie Gore, Elizabeth Gore
John Gilpin is found by the postboy from the Bell Inn, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin is found by the postboy from the Bell Inn, 1878, (c1918). The youth tries to grab hold of Gilpins horses bridle, and frightens it even more
John Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, with wine bottles attached to his belt, clings on as his horse tears down the road chased by dogs and scattering geese
Unknown man, time. called Thomas May, c1650. Creator: Samuel CooperUnknown man, time. called Thomas May, c1650
Jemima, Countess of Sandwich, daughter of Lord Crewe, 1813. Creator: Robert DunkartonJemima, Countess of Sandwich, daughter of Lord Crewe, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of
Endymion Porter, attended Prince Charles in Spain, 1810. Creator: Richard EarlomEndymion Porter, attended Prince Charles in Spain, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of
Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. Creator: Richard EarlomColonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James
William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. Creator: Robert DunkartonWilliam, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to
Eleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. Creator: Richard EarlomEleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth
Scene from "Harlequin and Johnnys Ride", at Astley s, 1844. Creator: UnknownScene from " Harlequin and Johnnys Ride", at Astley s, 1844. London stage production at Astleys Royal Amphitheatre
John Milton, 1786. Creator: Caroline WatsonJohn Milton, 1786
Cowper, (1731-1800), 1830. Creator: UnknownCowper, (1731-1800), 1830. William Cowper (1731-1800) English poet and hymnodist, institutionalised for insanity he found refuge in evangelical Christianity
S. Cooper, (1609-1672), 1830. Creator: UnknownS. Cooper, (1609-1672), 1830. Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) English miniature painter. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
The Bell at Edmonton, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe " Bell" at Edmonton, c1876. The Bell Inn on Fore Street known by William Cowpers 1782 ballad, The Diverting History of John Gilpin was rebuilt in 1878
The crazy Kate, 1806-1807. Creator: Füssli (Fuseli), Johann Heinrich (1741-1825)The crazy Kate, 1806-1807. Found in the Collection of Goethemuseum, Frankfurt am Main
William Cowper, 1842. Creator: Richard James LaneWilliam Cowper, 1842. Portrait of British politician William Francis Cowper-Temple (1811-1888), MP for South Hampshire. From " Portraits by Count D Orsay"
John Gilpin gallops past the Bell Inn as his wife and children wave from the balcony, 1878, (c1918)John Gilpin gallops past the Bell Inn at Edmonton as his wife and children wave from the balcony, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled
John Gilpin is reunited with his wife and children, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin is reunited with his wife and children, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
Villagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottVillagers watch the hue and cry, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
John Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). CreatorJohn Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). Riders shout Stop thief! Stop thief! A Highwayman
Mrs Gilpin pays the postboy to find her husband, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottMrs Gilpin pays the postboy at the Bell Inn in Edmonton to find her husband, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting
John Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, newly hatted and wigged thanks to his friend, is about to set off again when a braying donkey frightens his horse
John Gilpin wipes his sweaty brow with a handkerchief, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin wipes his sweaty brow with a handkerchief, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John
John Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins friend lends him a wig and a hat, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
Laid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottLaid table at the Bell Inn in Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpins dinner set out for him, but his bolting horse prevents him from stopping
John Gilpins horse splashes mud on a womans dress, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins horse splashes mud on a womans dress, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
John Gilpin is chased by dogs as his horse gallops out of control, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John
John Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Before setting out on his journey, Gilpin had attached bottles of wine to his belt
The Linendraper Bold, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottThe Linendraper Bold, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin serves a customer in his drapers shop. Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of
John Gilpins horse bolts, and his hat and wig blow off, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins horse bolts, and his hat and wig blow off, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John
John Gilpin attaches wine bottles to his belt, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin attaches wine bottles to his belt before setting out on his journey, 1878, (c1918). Gilpin takes the wine, in stone bottles, which his wife left behind
The 3 Customers, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottThe 3 Customers, 1878, (c1918). Three women arrive at John Gilpins drapers shop just as he is about to set off. He delays leaving to serve them
John Gilpin arrives, hatless and wigless once more, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin arrives, hatless and wigless once more, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). CreatorBystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). Riders set off in pursuit of Gilpin, wrongly assuming that as he is being chased by the postboy
John Gilpins friend, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins friend, 1878, (c1918). The friend, who lent him the horse, rushes out to see why Gilpin has arrived bare-headed
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin gallops past, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottBystanders watch as John Gilpin gallops past, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
John Gilpin sets out on his journey to Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin sets out on his journey to Edmonton, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin"
John Gilpin sees his family off in a chaise-and-pair, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin sees his family off in a chaise-and-pair, 1878, (c1918). Mrs Gilpin, her sister and their children set off for Edmonton
John Gilpin and his wife, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin and his wife, 1878, (c1918). Mrs Gilpin suggsts a holiday to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversay. John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled
John Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Creator: JG WhymperJohn Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Scene from The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper, based on a real-life character
Cowpers House, Olney, c1896. Artist: WS WrightCowpers House, Olney, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
One of six prints from the renowned history of John Gilpin, 1785. This scene from Cowpers poem is set in Cheapside, where John Gilpin was said to have a linen-drapery shop
William Cowper, 1792. Artist: George RomneyWilliam Cowper, 1792. William Cowper, English poet and hymnodist, 19th century. Cowper (1731-1800) was one of the most widely read English poets of his day
The Restaurant Claridges, c19th century, (1905). Artist: Max CowperThe Restaurant Claridges, c19th century. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]
The foyer at the Savoy Restaurant, London, 1905. Artist: Max CowperThe foyer at the Savoy Restaurant, London, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (April 1905)
Portrait of Lady Emily Cowper, c1815, (1913). Artist: Thomas LawrencePortrait of Lady Emily Cowper, c1815. Lady Emily Caroline Catherine Frances Cowper, later Countess of Shaftesbury (1810-1872). From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]
A letter in rhyme from Cowper, the poet, to the Reverend John Newton, 1771, (1840). Artist: William CowperA letter in rhyme from William Cowper the poet, to the Reverend John Newton, 1771, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
John Gilpin riding to Edmonton, 1878. Artist: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin riding to Edmonton, 1878. John Gilpin was the subject of an 18th century ballad by William Cowper. It describes how, on a journey to Edmonton
Countess Cowper, c1865-1890Artist: John HayterCountess Cowper, c1865-1890
Letter from William Cowper to William Unwin, 31st October 1779. Artist: William CowperLetter from William Cowper to William Unwin, 31st October 1779. Letter from Cowper to the Reverend William Unwin, commenting on Dr Johnsons recently published Lives of the Poets
William Cowper, English poet and hymnodist, 19th century. Cowper (1731-1800) was one of the most widely read English poets of his day
