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Galpin And Co Collection

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870

Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Giants Causeway, c1870

The Giants Causeway, c1870. Interlocking volcanic basalt columns at UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Giants Causeway, in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Views on the River Lea, c1876. Creator: Unknown

Views on the River Lea, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Views on the River Lea, c1876. Ferry House, Tottenham Church, weir, cottage and Tottenham Lock on the River Lea, East London

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, Highgate, originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582, converted to neoclassical style in 1760

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Chelsea Bun-House, 1810, (c1876). The Chelsea Bun House sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns at Easter, with patronage of Kings George II, George III and their families

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Baptistery, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

The Baptistery, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. One of the oldest Christian structures in England rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174, Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Berwick Bridge, c1870

Berwick Bridge, c1870. Berwick Bridge on the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England is Grade I listed and was built between 1611 and 1624

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Honister Crag and Pass, c1870

Honister Crag and Pass, c1870. Honister Crag a fell in the Lake District of Cumbria is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Honister Pass has one of the steepest gradients in the area

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Temple Lock, Near Marlow, c1870

Temple Lock, Near Marlow, c1870. Lock and weir on the Buckinghamshire bank of the River Thames built by Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1773

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Hawthornden, c1870

Hawthornden, c1870. Hawthornden Castle on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland, a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century house. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Map of Hornsey and Neighbourhood in 1819, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Map of Hornsey and Neighbourhood in 1819, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Map of Hornsey and Neighbourhood in 1819, (c1876).. The village grew dramatically after c1860. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: In Shrinkle Bay, South Wales, c1870

In Shrinkle Bay, South Wales, c1870. Sea cliffs at Shrinkle Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Wye, from Chepstow Castle, c1870

The Wye, from Chepstow Castle, c1870. Post-Roman stone fortification on the River Wye, construction began in 1067 under the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern, by the 1700s it had fallen into disrepair

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Torrent Walk, Dolgelly, c1870

The Torrent Walk, Dolgelly, c1870. Torrent Walk in Dolgellau follows the river Clywedog through its striking gorge. Originally

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: On the Lynn, c1870

On the Lynn, c1870. The East Lyn river rises in Exmoor, Somerset and flows through the East Lyn Valley in Devon, the West Lyn joins the East Lyn at Lynmouth in Devon

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Chepstow Castle, c1870

Chepstow Castle, c1870. Post-Roman stone fortification on the River Wye, construction began in 1067 under the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern, by the 1700s it had fallen into disrepair

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870

Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870. Basalt sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland, known by a poem by James Macpherson. In Irish mythology, Fingal is known as Fionn mac Cumhaill

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Christ Church, from Merton Meadows, c1870

Christ Church, from Merton Meadows, c1870. Spire of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin from Merton Field in Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, England

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Hall of Oriel, c1870

The Hall of Oriel, c1870. Oriel College, Oxford has original medieval foundations set by Adam de Brome, under patronage of Edward II. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Linn of Dee, c1870

The Linn of Dee, c1870. Linn of Dee on the river Dee, a natural rock gorge, favoured by Queen Victoria who in 1857 opened a bridge to span the river at this point

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Glen Tilt, c1870

Glen Tilt, c1870. Marble of good quality is occasionally quarried in Glen Tilt, a valley in Perthshire, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Rocks at Ilfracombe, c1870

Rocks at Ilfracombe, c1870. Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast is a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Ulleswater, c1870

Ulleswater, c1870. Second largest lake in the English Lake District and a popular tourist destination. Some say its name comes from the Nordic chief Ulf who ruled over the area

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Craig-Dhu: From Above Kinguissie, c1870

Craig-Dhu: From Above Kinguissie, c1870. Creag Dhubh mountain in the Cairngorm National Parknear Kingussie. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Stonebyres Falls, on the Clyde, near Lanark, c1870

Stonebyres Falls, on the Clyde, near Lanark, c1870. Stonebyres Falls on the River Clyde in Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Ben Lomond and Inveruglas Isle, c1870

Ben Lomond and Inveruglas Isle, c1870. Ruins of a castle on Inveruglas Isle, a small uninhabited island within Loch Lomond, once home to the chiefs of the Clan MacFarlane

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Langdale Pikes, c1870

Langdale Pikes, c1870. Langdale Pikes are a known feature of Great Langdale valley in the Cumbrian Lake District. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Views In and About Cambridge, c1870

Views In and About Cambridge, c1870. St Johns College (centre) and Wiltons mulberry Tree (centre top) in Cambridge University town, England. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Balmoral Castle, c1870

Balmoral Castle, c1870. Balmoral Castle estate on the banks of the River Dee was purchased privately by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria and enlarged by architect William Smith

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870

The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870. South porch of Gloucester Cathedral, a Perpendicular Gothic entrance to the Norman nucleus rebuilt by Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester in 1058

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870

The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870. Exeter Guildhall on the high street in Exeter has an elaborate facade added in 1590s, the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870

The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870. Rochester Cathedral built by Gundulf from 1080, and later remodelled is a Grade I listed building

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Wordsworths Grave, c1870

Wordsworths Grave, c1870. English Romantic poet William Wordsworth is buried in the churchyard at St Oswalds Church, Grasmere. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Inverness, c1870

Inverness, c1870. Bridge over the River Ness with view of the city of Inverness in Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Minster and the Gates of York, c1870

The Minster and the Gates of York, c1870. York City Walls originally built c71 AD by the Romans, now date from medieval 12th-14th century

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Tomb of Edward the Black Prince, one of the greatest knights of his age in Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Bell Harry Tower designed by John Wastell and completed in 1498 at Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870

The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870. Christchurch Gate, a Norman gateway built in 1517 under Prior Thomas Goldstone in the city walls of Canterbury

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Neidpath Castle, c1870

Neidpath Castle, c1870. Tower house on the River Tweed in the Borders of Scotland, most likely built between 1263 and 1266

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The King of the Border. c1870

The King of the Border. c1870
The " King of the Border". c1870. Capon Oak Tree in the Scottish Borders of Jedburgh, one of the last surviving trees of ancient Jedforest

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Fernichurst Castle, c1870

Fernichurst Castle, c1870. Ferniehirst Castle in the Scottish Borders, ancient seat of the Clan Kerr was built c1470, occupied by English forces in 1547 during the Rough Wooing

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Jedburgh Abbey, c1870

Jedburgh Abbey, c1870. Augustinian abbey founded in 12th century in the Scootish Borders at Jedburgh. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Stack Rocks, c1870

The Stack Rocks, c1870. Stack Rocks, a small island in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Nab Cottage, c1870

The Nab Cottage, c1870. Nab Cottage overlooks Rydal Water a small lake in the English Lake District of Cumbria, was once home to Thomas de Quincey and Hartley Coleridge

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: In the Pass of Glencoe, c1870

In the Pass of Glencoe, c1870. Glen Coe in the Highlands of Scotland was scene of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692. The Glen is named after the River Coe which runs through it

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Kelso Abbey, c1870

Kelso Abbey, c1870. Ruined Scottish abbey in Kelso, Scotland founded by Tironensian monks in the 12th century under reign of Alexander I

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Norham Castle, c1870

Norham Castle, c1870. Norham Castle in Northumberland, England, on the River Tweed is Grade I listed and being on the borders, saw action during the wars between England and Scotland

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: An Iron-Bound Coast, c1870

An Iron-Bound Coast, c1870. Steep sea cliffs in Pembrokeshire, Wales. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Brantwood, Coniston. - Residence of Mr. Ruskin, c1870

Brantwood, Coniston. - Residence of Mr. Ruskin, c1870. Grade II listed historic house overlooking Coniston Water in Cumbria, England, dedicated to John Ruskin, one of its final owners

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Trinity College Avenue, Cambridge, c1870

Trinity College Avenue, Cambridge, c1870. Trinity College, Cambridge was founded by Henry VIII in 1546. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Bent Cliff (West Coast of Ireland), c1870

The Bent Cliff (West Coast of Ireland), c1870. Geology spire erosion in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Carrick-A-Rede, c1870

Carrick-A-Rede, c1870. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in County Antrim, Northern Ireland links the mainland with the island of Carrickarede above the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870

One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870
" One Mans Pass", Donegal, c1870. Narrow ridge of One Mans Pass in Slieve League, Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: At Tenby, c1870

At Tenby, c1870. Spire of St Marys church in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Street in Dartmouth, c1870

Street in Dartmouth, c1870. In 1864-1867 Higher Street in Dartmouth was widened into Southtown. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Bridges, St. Johns College, c1870

The Bridges, St. Johns College, c1870. The Kitchen Bridge built 1709-11 by Robert Grumbold and the Bridge of Sighs across the River Cam at St Johns College, Cambridge

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Carrigan Head, c1870

Carrigan Head, c1870. Signal Tower at Carrigan Head on the Slieve League cliffs above the Atlantic ocean in Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Killala, c1870

Killala, c1870. The round tower of Killala, County Mayo, Ireland, preserves the reputation of the village as an historic ecclesiastical centre

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Rocks at Ross. (Near Kilkee, Ireland), c1870

Rocks at Ross. (Near Kilkee, Ireland), c1870. Natural Bridge of Ross at Kilkee on the Atlantic coast in Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870

George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870. Built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey, designated as Grade I listed

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870

A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870. Construction of Chepstow Castle on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales began in 1067 under William FitzOsbern, the ruins are Grade I listed

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Caves at Tenby, c1870

Caves at Tenby, c1870. Tenby is a seaside town in Pembrokeshire, Wales on Carmarthen Bay. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: On the Dart, near Totnes, c1870

On the Dart, near Totnes, c1870. The River Dart in Devon becomes tidal at Totnes. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Bridge at Queens College, c1870

Bridge at Queens College, c1870. Mathematical Bridge on the River Cam at Queens College, Cambridge designed by William Etheridge, and built by James Essex in 1749, rebuilt in 1866 and in 1905

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Bamborough Castle, c1870

Bamborough Castle, c1870. In the 17th century, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating, it was restored by various owners during 18th and 19th centuries

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870

St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870. St Peters Hospital, Bristol was behind St Peters church until it was destroyed in the Bristol Blitz in 1940

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Temple Street, Bristol, c1870

Temple Street, Bristol, c1870. Temple Church, a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, scene of the exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergy in 1788

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Sir Richard Steeles House, near Caermarthen (The White House), c1870

Sir Richard Steeles House, near Caermarthen (The White House), c1870. Sir Richard Steeles House at Llangunnor near Carmarthen, in Wales. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: London Bridge, Torquay, c1870

London Bridge, Torquay, c1870
" London Bridge", Torquay, c1870. Natural arch on the English Channel and coast of Torquay in Devon, England. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Penrhyn Slate Quarries, c1870

Penrhyn Slate Quarries, c1870. At the end of the 19th century, Penrhyn Quarry near Bethesda in Wales was the worlds largest slate quarry

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Dorothy Vernons Postern, c1870

Dorothy Vernons Postern, c1870. Side entrance at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, one seat of the Duke of Rutland. In 1563, heiress Dorothy Vernon married John Manners, a legend grew they had eloped

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870

Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870. Kenilworth Castle was a ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries used as a farm popularised in Victorian imagination by Sir Walter Scott

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Carreg Cennen Castle, c1870

Carreg Cennen Castle, c1870. Carreg Cennen Castle on a limestone precipice in the Brecon Beacons above the River Cennen in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Bonchurch, c1870

Bonchurch, c1870. Old St Boniface Church in Bonchurch, a small village to the east of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, dates from the 11th century

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: View from Castle Dinas Bran, c1870

View from Castle Dinas Bran, c1870. View of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct from Dinas Bran, a medieval castle above Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales built c1260s by Gruffydd Maelor II

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Gateway into the Garden at St. John s, c1870

Gateway into the Garden at St. John s, c1870. The garden at St Johns College, Oxford, founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas White. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Staircase to Carisbrook Keep, c1870

Staircase to Carisbrook Keep, c1870. Charles I was imprisoned at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight, prior to his trial. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: The Bass Rock, c1870

The Bass Rock, c1870. Uninhabited volcanic island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. According to legend, the island is said to have been a gift from King Malcolm III of Scotland to the Lauder family

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: View from the Entrance to Shanklin Chine, c1870

View from the Entrance to Shanklin Chine, c1870. Shanklin Chine a wooded coastal ravine in the town of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight became one of the earliest tourist attractions during

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Near Braemar, c1870

Near Braemar, c1870. Braemar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the River Dee. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Mumbles Rocks and Lighthouse, near Swansea, c1870

Mumbles Rocks and Lighthouse, near Swansea, c1870. Mumbles Lighthouse on a headland of Swansea Bay in Wales was built in the 1790s. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageGalpin And Co Collection: Countess Weir, near Exeter, c1870

Countess Weir, near Exeter, c1870. Countess Wear on the River Exe in Devon. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]



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