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Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum seen from the Entrance, c1935. The circular Reading Room of the British Museum in central London was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877)
The Conservative Club, St. Jamess Street, London, c1840, (1947). Creator: WoodsThe Conservative Club, St. Jamess Street, London, c1840, (1947). View of the Conservative Club, a gentlemens club which occupied premises in St Jamess Street until 1959
Bethlehem Hospital, (c1878). Creator: UnknownBethlehem Hospital, (c1878). View of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in London dating back to the 13th century
Sir Robert Peels residence, Whitehall Gardens, 1845. Creator: UnknownSir Robert Peels residence, Whitehall Gardens, 1845. London home of British politician and prime minister Robert Peel, designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built in 1824
The New Exeter Change, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe New Exeter Change, 1844. London shopping arcade designed by Sydney Smirke: between Wellington-street, North, and Catherine-street, Strand...contains ten neat shops
Facade of the new British Museum, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsFacade of the new British Museum, 1845. The newly extended building in Bloomsbury, London. The design of the New British Museum...has certainly not been spared by the architectural critic of
Present state of the British Museum, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsPresent state of the British Museum, 1845. Entrance gate of the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London. The New Museum will occupy a site further north than its predecessor;
The Seven Ages, Fifth Age: The Justice (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7), first published 1801; reissued 1852
Anne Page, Slender and Shallow (Shakespeare, Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 1, Scene 1), first published 1792; reissued 1852
Shylocks House-Shylock, Jessica and Launcelot (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5), first published 1795; reissued 1852
[Sydney Smirke], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins[Sydney Smirke], 1860s
The British Museum, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & SpottiswoodeThe British Museum, c1900s. The British Museum in London was built in 1823-1852 in a Classical style to designs by Sir Robert Smirke, to house the growing national collection
The Massacre of the Druids, (mid 19th century). Creator: J RogersThe Massacre of the Druids, (mid 19th century). 19th century imagining of English Druids being massacred by Roman soldiers
British Museum, London, c1900s. Creator: UnknownBritish Museum, London, c1900s. The British Museum in Bloomsbury, central London, was originally established by Sir Hans Sloane in 1759
Condemnation of Anne Boleyn, (mid 19th century). Creator: George C FindenCondemnation of Anne Boleyn, (mid 19th century). Anne Boleyn, her arms raised in supplication, stands before King Henry VIII, facing the court
Colonnaded Front of the British Museum on the Site of the Old Montague House, c1935. The British Museum in Bloomsbury, central London, was originally established by Sir Hans Sloane in 1759
Covent Garden Theatre: Front in 1850, (1881). Creator: UnknownCovent Garden Theatre: Front in 1850, (1881). The facade of the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London. The second theatre
New General Post Office, St. Martin s-Le-Grand, c1872. Creator: UnknownNew General Post Office, St. Martin s-Le-Grand, c1872. View of the General Post Office in the City of London. The Neoclassical building designed by Robert Smirke was opened in 1829
Eleanor doing penance for witchcraft, 1441, (1789) Artist: Anker SmithEleanor doing penance for witchcraft, 1441, (1789). Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester, was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain, the Witch of Eye
The Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. ArtistThe Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, Westminster, London, 1828. View with figures and traffic in the street. The building, which stands on the corner of Pall Mall and Trafalgar Square
British Museum, Holborn, London, 1934. Artist: William MonkBritish Museum, Holborn, London, 1934. Calendarium Londinense, or the London Almanack for 1935, surmounted by a view of the British Museum, Holborn
St Marys Church, Bryanston Square, Marylebone, London, c1825. View of the church designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built in 1823-1824
British Museum, entrance gate, 1848. Artist: James FindlayBritish Museum, entrance gate, 1848, (last fragments of old Montague House, the original home of the British Museum). Montague House was demolished in the 1840s; the Central Hall of the new building
The Rivals, (c1827?). Artist: Robert SmirkeThe Rivals, (c1827?), showing two women peering at each other with contempt
Ulysses and Nausicaa, c1772-1845. Artist: Robert SmirkeUlysses and Nausicaa, c1772-1845. Ulysses (or Odysseus) appearing to Nausicaa after his shipwreck. Nausicaa had been washing clothes in the river with her maids, who are shown hiding behind a tree
King Lear (?), c1772-1845. Artist: Robert SmirkeKing Lear (?), c1772-1845
A Mermaid, c1772-1845. Artist: Robert SmirkeA Mermaid, c1772-1845
Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis JukesScene depicting the attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate King George III at the entrance to St Jamess Palace, London, on August 2, 1786; showing the assassin approaching the King
Lord of the Isles, 1823. Artists: Charles Theodosius Heath, Robert the BruceLord of the Isles, 1823. The Lord of the Isles is a rhymed, romantic, narrative-poem by Sir Walter Scott, written in 1815. After Robert Smirke (1753-1845). [Hurst, Robinson & Co. London, 1823]
The Reading Room at the British Museum, London, c1903 (1903). The Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1857
As You Like It. Act 4. Scene 3. Forest of Arden, - Rosalind, Celia & Oliver, 1798. Artist: WC WilsonAs You Like It. Act 4. Scene 3. Forest of Arden, - Rosalind, Celia & Oliver, 1798. After Robert Smirke (1753?1845). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J
As You Like It. Act 2. Scene 6. Orlando & Adam, 1798. Artist: George NobleAs You Like It. Act 2. Scene 6. Orlando & Adam, 1798. After Robert Smirke (1753-1845). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]
Measure for Measure. Act 2. Scene 4. Angelo and Isabella, 1797. Artist: WC WilsonMeasure for Measure. Act 2. Scene 4. Angelo and Isabella, 1797. After Robert Smirke (1753-1845). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]
King Lear. Act III. Scene IV, 1792. Artist: Luigi SchiavonettiKing Lear. Act III. Scene IV, 1792. After Robert Smirke (1753-1845). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]
General Post Office, City of London, c1910 (1911). Britains first purpose-built mail facility located in St Martins le Grand
The Royal Mint, London, 19th century (1906). Artist: Herbert RailtonThe Royal Mint, London, 19th century (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Exterior of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 1887. The British Museum was built in 1823-1852 in a Classical style to designs by Sir Robert Smirke to house the growing national
New Post Office, St Martins le Grand, City of London, 19th century. The building was built by Robert Smirke in 1829
Theatre Royal Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 19th century. The second theatre to stand on the site, built in 1808 by Robert Smirke after the previous building burned down
The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, early 20th century. The building, designed by James Johnson and Robert Smirke, was completed in 1809
Lowther Castle, Westmorland, home of the Earl of Lonsdale, c1880. This castellated mansion was designed by Robert Smirke and built between 1806 and 1814
Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, home of the Marquis of Cholmondeley, c1880. Built in the 1800s to resemble a Gothic castle, with crenellated towers added in 1817-1819 by Robert Smirke
Elizabeth in the camp at Tilbury, 1811. Artist: J RogersElizabeth in the camp at Tilbury, 1811
Interview between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex, 19th century. Artist: J RogersInterview between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Essex, 19th century. Elizabeth strikes Essex before the privy council and Elizabeth signing the warrant for the execution of Essex
Death of Henry V, 1422 (1790). Artist: BromleyDeath of King Henry V of England, 1422 (1790). The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) became king in 1413. He is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings
Cromwell Suppressing the Mutiny in the Army, c1640s, (19th century). Artist: J RogersCromwell Suppressing the Mutiny in the Army, c1640s, (19th century). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician, bringing his troops under control
Henry IV reproving Prince Henry, (19th century). Artist: J RogersHenry IV reproving Prince Henry, (19th century). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II
Henry VIII and Catherine Parr, (19th century). Artist: J RogersHenry VIII and Catherine Parr, (19th century). The last of Henrys six wives, Catherine (1512-1548) outlived the the king by a year and a half
The Surrender of Calais, (19th century). Artist: JC ArmytageThe Surrender of Calais, 19th century. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais in 1346, asks for six citizens to be sent to him
Lowther Castle, Cumbria, late 19th century
Kings of England. Artist: M PageKings of England. Portraits of James I, Charles I, James II, Charles II and William and Mary
Battle of Agincourt, Hundred Years War, 25 October 1415 (1825). Artist: A SmithBattle of Agincourt, Hundred Years War, 25 October 1415 (1825). Henry V (1387-1422) of England in the thick of the fight. The battle resulted in a notable victory for the English over the French
