Baynes Collection

Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes
The numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession

Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes
A staggering 149 sayings illustrated on one page by Pauline Baynes, all played out by a huge cast of medieval characters

Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes
Illustration by Pauline Baynes depicting a scene from Goblin Market, the poem by Christina Rossetti, where a terrifying crowd of assorted goblins plying a girl with ripe fruit in return for a lock of

Stories of the Old Testament by Pauline Baynes
Twenty seven different stories from the Old Testament symbolised in one illustration by Pauline Baynes. How many can you spot? Key to characters and stories is on page 34 of Holly Leaves

Shakespeares Bees by Pauline Baynes
William Shakespeare, lost in thought, and inspired by a swarm of honey bees as he writes Henry V

Fairy Tales of Autumn - Hansel and Gretel by Pauline Baynes
Hansel and Gretel by Pauline Baynes, one of a series of four illustrations of fairy tales which reflect each season. In this case

The Land of Christmas Plays by Pauline Baynes
Charming illustration showing a land populated by all the characters from Christmas plays and pantomimes including Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Robinson Crusoe

Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella by Pauline Baynes
Cinderella by Pauline Baynes, one of four illustration of fairy tales which reflect each season. In this instance, Cinderella is transformed by her fairy godmother into a dazzling princess while her

Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline Baynes
Illustration painted for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes showing Londoners in 1683-4 enjoying the delights of the Frost Fair on the frozen River Thames

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

First Authenticated Christmas Tree - Strasbourg
Christmas Tree in History and Legend: The Earliest Authenticated Christmas Tree in Strasbourg (at this time in Germany). A merchant of Strasburg (a Mr Forbes)

St Joan by Pauline Baynes
Joan of Arc (1412? - 1431), or Jeanne d Arc, French heroine, painted by Pauline Baynes in full armour riding a steed and carrying a standard with the fleur de lys

Queen Elizabeth I Riding a Horse in Winter
This picture shows Queen Elizabeth I riding a horse in a snowy winter scene with a male companion. She is being waved to by a young boy and there is a dog following her

The Great Hall, Eltham Palace, Kent, 1804. Artist: J Storer
The Great Hall, Eltham Palace, Kent, 1804. Eltham Palace (now in Greater London), was founded as a medieval royal palace, but fell into disrepair until the ruins were converted into a private house

Feasting in the Middle Ages by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene depicting a medieval feast with a jester and performing monkeys entertaining diners while they are served exotic looking roast birds (heron and peacock). 1958

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1952
Front cover of Britannia and Eve featuring an illustration showing a group of children, from the late 18th or early 19th century, gazing in awe at a festive arrangement of greenery, candles

The Farming Year by Pauline Baynes
The Farming Year, painted in the style of a medieval stained glass window by Pauline Baynes, showing the agricultural activities of a farmer of the Middle Ages month by month

Fairy Tales of Summer - Sleeping Beauty by Pauline Baynes
Sleeping Beauty by Pauline Baynes, one of a four illustrations of a fairy tale to reflect each season. In this instance, the handsome prince emerges from the forest to find Sleeping Beauty

Nursery Characters - How Many Can You Spot? by Pauline Bayne
Stunningly detailed illustration by Pauline Baynes featuring no less than 56 different nursery rhyme characters. Can you spot them all? If not, there is a key to the picture in Holly Leaves, 1954

Christmas Carols
A mid-ninteenth century scene showing a Victorian householder with his wife and children standing on their porch listening to carol singers

Tatler front cover by Pauline Baynes, 1952
Spell-binding illustration by Pauline Baynes for the Tatler Christmas number front cover, 1952, featuring a Snow Queen taking a small boy for a ride through the snowy sky in her sleigh

Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, December 1951 featuring an illustration by Pauline Baynes of a festive medieval scene with numerous children trudging through the snow having collected

Winter painted by Pauline Baynes
A boy and girl in the Victorian era pictured skating on a frozen pond. In the background is a fine slope for sledging and a dog cart, a popular form of conveyance

Christmas Dinner in an Elizabethan Home by Pauline Baynes
A Christmas Day scene in a well-to-do household around 1550, showing the father of the house at the table with his guests, raising his blackjack tankard to toast the Queen

MIGNET POU DE CIEL
Henri Mignets Pou-de-ciel (= Flying Flea) is produced under licence in countries outside France - this is a British version by Abbot- Baynes based on Mignet s

Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789 ( Percival P.46 G-AMBL), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. The High Lift was a one-off experimental, flying test-bed for the system of slotted flaps invented by R.T

Fantascope disc, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Fantascope (Phenakistoscope), 1833. An optical toy depending on persistence of vision for its effect. The disc shows multiple images of cat chasing a bird

Music cover, Kind Regards! Intermezzo by Synney Baynes Date: 1912

Single-harness phaeton driven by Mr Charles Baynes. Date: 1872

Music cover, In Barcelona, words by Eustace Baynes, music by James William Tate, sung with great success by Miss Millie Lindon. Date: 1900s

A Calendar of Birds by Pauline Baynes
Birds of the month in the UK pictured by Pauline Baynes. 1954

The Sphere Christmas number cover by Pauline Baynes
Uninvited spectators at the Christmas revels. An early Victorian party scene specially painted for The Sphere by Pauline Baynes, better known as the illustrator of C.S. Lewiss Chronicles of Narnia

Christmas tree in history by Pauline Baynes
One of four illustrations by Pauline Baynes for The Illustrated London News Christmas number 1958, tracing the four key moments in the history of the Christmas tree

Bains Drift, Colony of Natal, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701577 Bains Drift, Colony of Natal, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now the Province of KwaZulu-Natal)

View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street
1198422 View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street, Taken on the Opening Day, May 3rd 1830, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Baynes

Coldbath House. From a view published in 1811. Now demolished, it was a privately run hydropathic establishment opened around 1700

Single Harness Phaeton Horse Columbine. Property of Charles Baynes Esq
Single Harness Phaeton Horse " Columbine". Property of Charles Baynes Esq. 1st Prize for Action & Pace at the Agricultural Hall Horse Show 1872, c1879

James Baynes (1766-1837). Creator: Unknown
James Baynes (1766-1837). Portrait of British artist Baynes who painted in watercolour and taught drawing in London. From English water-colour with reproductions of drawings by eminent painters

Pastoral Landscape, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Pastoral Landscape, (c1900). Rural scene, print after a watercolour made late 18th-early 19th century by James Baynes. From English water-colour with reproductions of drawings by eminent painters

Great Hall of Eltham Palace, Kent, c1830. Artist: W Watkins
Great Hall of Eltham Palace, Kent, c1830. A washing line, wheelbarrow and some chickens can be seen. Eltham Palace was founded as a medieval royal palace

View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Also showing the Tower of London and ships and boats on the River Thames. The docks opened in October 1828

Gravesend, Kent, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Gravesend, Kent, c1830. View with ships and boats on the Thames, including Indiamen and paddle steamers

View of St Jamess Park and Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, c1830. In the foreground figures amble through the park and by the waters edge two swans watch the approach of a boy

View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1830

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Blackheath, Greenwich, London, c1830. Artist
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Blackheath, Greenwich, London, c1830

Proposed view of the River Thames, London, 1825. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Proposed view of the River Thames, London, 1825, from Waterloo Bridge with Somerset House on the left of the opposite bank

View of the entrance to the suspension bridge at Hammersmith... London, 1827. Work began on the bridge in 1824 and the foundation stone was laid on 7 May 1825. The bridge opened on 6 October 1827

General view of Hampstead, London. 1822. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
General view of Hampstead, London, 1822; view from a Hampstead churchyard looking towards St Johns Wood, with figures in the foreground

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Pauline Baynes, a talented artist and illustrator, has left an indelible mark on the world of literature with her enchanting illustrations. From Chaucer's Pilgrims to Goblin Market, she has brought these timeless stories to life through her intricate artwork. In Old English Proverbs and Sayings, Baynes captures the essence of wisdom passed down through generations. Her illustrations add depth and meaning to these age-old adages, making them resonate even more with readers. Baynes's talent extends beyond folklore and proverbs; she also delves into biblical tales in Stories of the Old Testament. Through her artistry, she transports us back in time to witness the trials and triumphs of characters like Noah or Moses. Shakespeare's Bees showcases Baynes's ability to capture both whimsy and elegance. Her delicate strokes bring Shakespearean scenes buzzing with life as bees flit around iconic characters from his plays. Fairy Tales of Autumn - Hansel and Gretel takes us on a journey into magical realms where gingerbread houses come alive under Baynes's skillful hand. The warmth emanating from her illustrations perfectly complements this beloved fairy tale. As winter settles in, Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella enchants readers with its ethereal beauty. Baynes paints a picture-perfect scene where Cinderella finds solace amidst snowflakes falling gently around her glass slipper. The Land of Christmas Plays is another testament to Baynes's versatility as an illustrator. She brings festive cheer to every page as children perform heartwarming holiday plays against a backdrop adorned with tinsel and twinkling lights. In Frost Fair on the Thames, Baynes captures a moment frozen in time during one such fair held on London’s icy river centuries ago. With meticulous attention to detail, she recreates the bustling atmosphere filled with joyous revelers enjoying winter festivities upon frozen waters. Beyond book covers lies yet another facet of Baynes's talent.