Em Ward Collection

Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Artist: J Outrim
Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Blockmaker, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Edgar Melville Ward
The Blockmaker, late 19th-early 20th century

The Coppersmith, ca. 1898. Creator: Edgar Melville Ward
The Coppersmith, ca. 1898

Juliet in the Cell of Friar Lawrence (Romeo and Juliet), c1870. Artist: Herbert Bourne
Juliet in the Cell of Friar Lawrence (Romeo and Juliet), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Izaak Walton fishing, 1850. Artist
Izaak Walton fishing, 1850. Scene also showing a woman in the background collecting fruit from a tree and cows sitting on the bank of the river

Greenwich Pensioner, Greenwich Hospital, London, c1840. Artist: T Holles
Greenwich Pensioner flanked by a man and a woman, showing a picture to a child at his side; Greenwich Hospital, London, c1840

Change Alley, London, 1853. Artist: John Carter
Change Alley, London, 1853. Street scene depicting events surrounding the South Sea Bubble (1711-1720). The scene is taking place in front of Garraways Coffee House, with a pawn shop at left

The Crown Offered to William and Mary, 1689, 1886. Artist: Herbert Bourne
The Crown Offered to William and Mary by the Lords and Commons at Whitehall, February 12th, 1689, 1886. After Edgar Melville Ward (1839-1915)

Arrest of Alice Lisle for sheltering fugitives from the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685, 1886. Artist: Charles Lawrie
Arrest of Alice Lisle for sheltering fugitives from the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685, 1886. After Edgar Melville Ward (1839-1915)

Highgate Fields during the Great Fire of London, c1902. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). Artist: H Robinson
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). A Victorian depiction of Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), Queen Consort of Edward IV of England

Dr Johnsons first interview with John Wilkes, 1866. Artist: W Thomas
Dr Johnsons first interview with John Wilkes, 1866. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often referred to simply as Dr Johnson, is one of Englands best known literary figures

Charles II in Disguise Aided in his Escape by Jane Lane... 1651, (19th century). Artist: Herbert Bourne
Charles II in Disguise Aided in his Escape by Jane Lane after the Battle of Worcester, 1651, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I

Charles II in disguise aided in his escape by Jane Lane, 1651, (19th century). Artist: H Bourne
Charles II in disguise aided in his escape by Jane Lane, 1651, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I, Charles II claimed the throne and invaded England in 1651

Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), Irish artist, 19th century. Artist: J Smyth
Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), Irish artist, 19th century. From the Art Union Journal

General Monck declares for a Free Parliament, 1660 (c1905). Fresco in the House of Commons. Monck signing the declaration which paved the way for the restoration of the monarchy in the person of

Doctor Johnson waiting for an audience with Lord Chesterfield, 19th century. Johnson (1709-1784), the famous English man of letters, waits to see Lord Chesterfield

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