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Pepys Collection

Samuel Pepys, a name that resonates through history. Known for his diaries and influential role in the English navy, Pepys left an indelible mark on society

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Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), diarist and Naval administrator. Date: 1666

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys
SAMUEL PEPYS statesman, secretary to the Admiralty, kept a diary. with his autograph

Background imagePepys Collection: The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imagePepys Collection: Pepys / Kits Cotty / Visit

Pepys / Kits Cotty / Visit
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman and diarist, visiting Kits Cotty near Maidstone, Kent, on 24 March 1669: " I was mightily glad to see it." Date: 1633 - 1703

Background imagePepys Collection: Pepys / Rw / Oval

Pepys / Rw / Oval
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman & diarist

Background imagePepys Collection: The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Aubrey pub

Samuel Pepys, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890
3555488 Samuel Pepys, from 'The National and Domestic History of England' by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Samuel Pepys, 1633 to 1703)

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, portrait

Samuel Pepys, portrait
3782565 Samuel Pepys, portrait; (add.info.: Samuel Pepys, after portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller. SP: English writer and diarist. 1633 - 1703 Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imagePepys Collection: Sketch of Samuel Pepys PH, Blackfriars, London

Sketch of Samuel Pepys PH, Blackfriars, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Samuel Pepys

Background imagePepys Collection: Jamaica House, Bermondsey

Jamaica House, Bermondsey
Views of Jamaica House from original drawings of 1826. Jamaica House stood in Cherry Gardens, a pleasure garden. In 1664 Samuel Pepys visited it

Background imagePepys Collection: Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art (engraving)

Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art (engraving)
1612035 Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art)

Background imagePepys Collection: Felicia Stewart

Felicia Stewart (later Felicia Pepys Cockerell)(1890-1970), featured in The Sketch on the occasion of her engagement to Major W. Headfort Brook

Background imagePepys Collection: Cover to the Tenor part of The Triumphes of Oriana, published by Thomas Este

Cover to the Tenor part of The Triumphes of Oriana, published by Thomas Este
XJF307392 Cover to the Tenor part of The Triumphes of Oriana, published by Thomas Este, 1601 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys (oil on canvas)

Samuel Pepys (oil on canvas)
3956009 Samuel Pepys (oil on canvas) by Riley, John (1646-91); 77.5 x 66.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) naval administrator

Background imagePepys Collection: Foot Ball at Rugby, 1845. Creator: Smyth

Foot Ball at Rugby, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Foot Ball at Rugby, 1845. Schoolboys playing rugby football at the public school where the game was invented in about 1845

Background imagePepys Collection: SIR JF Bridge, musician

SIR JF Bridge, musician
SIR JOHN FREDERICK BRIDGE Musician Date: 1844 - 1924

Background imagePepys Collection: PEPYS WIFE PAINTED

PEPYS WIFE PAINTED
Samuel Pepys pays little attention while artist paints portrait of his wife. Date: 19th C

Background imagePepys Collection: The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown

The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). View of the building in the City of London where diarist Samuel Pepys worked as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board from 1660 till 1677

Background imagePepys Collection: The Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, late 19th-early 20th century. Creators: Unknown

The Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, late 19th-early 20th century. Creators: Unknown
The Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, late 19th-early 20th century. View of the Pepys Building which was built between 1670 and 1703

Background imagePepys Collection: The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. The Old George Inn on Salisbury high street, a coaching inn between London and the South West, dating from 1364

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

Samuel Pepys, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Samuel Pepys, (c1878). Pepys (1633-1703) was a naval administrator and Member of Parliament. His private diaries, first published in the 19th century

Background imagePepys Collection: The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Also known as All Hallows-by-the-Tower, the church on Byward Street in the City of London was founded in 675 AD

Background imagePepys Collection: A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Another version of the picture is entitled A New Whip for the Dutch

Background imagePepys Collection: View Looking Inwards of Samuel Pepyss Library in York Building, 1928

View Looking Inwards of Samuel Pepyss Library in York Building, 1928
View Looking Inwards of Samuel Pepyss Library in York Building. From a Contemporary Drawing in the Catalogue in the Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III

Background imagePepys Collection: View Towards the Thames in Samuel Pepyss Library, York Buildings, 1928

View Towards the Thames in Samuel Pepyss Library, York Buildings, 1928
View Looking Towards the Thames of the Library in Samuel Pepyss Library in York Buildings from a Contemporary Drawing in the Catalogue in the Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1928

Background imagePepys Collection: The Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1928

The Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1928. From Old Furniture, Volume III. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1928]

Background imagePepys Collection: Interior view of Mr Pepys library in York Buildings, Westminster, London, c1670

Interior view of Mr Pepys library in York Buildings, Westminster, London, c1670

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert White

Samuel Pepys, English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). Artist: Robert White
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), English diarist and naval administrator, c1690 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Background imagePepys Collection: The Lord Chancellor In His Coronation Robes, 1937

The Lord Chancellor In His Coronation Robes, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]

Background imagePepys Collection: Epsom Race Course, 1940

Epsom Race Course, 1940. The first recorded race was held on the Downs in 1661, although it is likely that racing was established much earlier than this

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Samuel Pepys, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most famous for the diary he kept for a decade

Background imagePepys Collection: Buckden Cottage, Brampton, 1924-1926. Artist: AT Handley

Buckden Cottage, Brampton, 1924-1926. Artist: AT Handley
Buckden Cottage, Brampton, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. This house is associated with Samuel Pepys. It belonged to Pepys uncle, Robert, who left it to Pepys father in his will

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, 1690s, (c1920s)

Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, 1690s, (c1920s). Pepys (1633-1703) is famous chiefly for his comprehensive diary

Background imagePepys Collection: King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar

King James II of England, (1787). Artist: John Goldar
King James II of England, (1787). Portrait of James (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II

Background imagePepys Collection: Elizabeth Pepys (1640-1669), 19th century

Elizabeth Pepys (1640-1669), 19th century. Elizabeth Pepys was the wife of Samuel Pepys, the famous naval administrator, member of parliament and diarist

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, English diarist, (19th century)

Samuel Pepys, English diarist, (19th century). Portrait of Pepys (1633-1703), who was a naval administrator and Member of Parliament

Background imagePepys Collection: Charles Christopher Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham, Lord Chancellor of England, 1877

Charles Christopher Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham, Lord Chancellor of England, 1877. Portrait of Pepys (1781-1851) in wig and ceremonial robes

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, 1633

Samuel Pepys, 1633

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, 1633 To 1703. English Diarist, Naval Administrator And Member Of Parliament

Samuel Pepys, 1633 To 1703. English Diarist, Naval Administrator And Member Of Parliament. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys, 1633-1703. Diarist And Naval Administrator. From The Book Memoirs Of Samuel Pepys

Samuel Pepys, 1633-1703. Diarist And Naval Administrator. From The Book Memoirs Of Samuel Pepys Edited By Lord Braybrooke

Background imagePepys Collection: Samuel Pepys 1633 To 1703 English Diarist And Naval Administrator. His Signature

Samuel Pepys 1633 To 1703 English Diarist And Naval Administrator. His Signature. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imagePepys Collection: Tree Mural Pepys Estate Deptford

Tree Mural Pepys Estate Deptford
Mural of a red squirrel climbing a tree painted on a blank brick wall of the Pepys Estate in Deptford, south east London, 1978 Date: 1978

Background imagePepys Collection: DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYS (1633-1703), English diarist

DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYS (1633-1703), English diarist. The first page of Samuel Pepys manuscript diary, 1 January 1660

Background imagePepys Collection: The Pepys Library Building, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Pepys Library Building, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imagePepys Collection: Two contrasting forms of transport, then and now

Two contrasting forms of transport, then and now. Above: a lady in a sedan chair, about to leave Hampton Court for home. Below: a rather more racy journey

Background imagePepys Collection: Norman Schoolhouse

Norman Schoolhouse
This unassuming little Norman school at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England is where Oliver Cromwell and Samuel Pepys were first educated. Date: 11th - 12th century

Background imagePepys Collection: Sir Lucas Pepys

Sir Lucas Pepys
SIR LUCAS PEPYS medical practitioner, physician to George III whose madness he failed to cure. Date: 1742 - 1830



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Samuel Pepys, a name that resonates through history. Known for his diaries and influential role in the English navy, Pepys left an indelible mark on society. His legacy is captured in various forms, from portraits to murals. One such depiction of Samuel they are be found in "The Battle of Chatham, 1667, " an oil on canvas masterpiece. This artwork immortalizes his involvement during this significant naval conflict. Pepys' connection to different places is evident as well. Whether it's the Kits Cotty or Visit at Pepys/Rw/Oval, these locations hold significance in his life journey. Born in 1633 and passing away in 1703, Samuel Pepys lived through a transformative era. His diaries provide invaluable insights into the Restoration period and beyond. Even today, we see tributes to him like the Tree Mural on the Pepys Estate in Deptford. This vibrant artwork serves as a reminder of his impact on local communities. His portrait captures his essence - a man with determination and intellect shining through his eyes. A sketch of Samuel Pepys PH located at Blackfriars stands as a testament to this remarkable individual's presence. Jamaica House in Bermondsey holds historical importance too; it was once owned by Felicia Stewart, who had connections with Samuel Pepys himself. An exhibition showcasing ancient and medieval art features engravings that depict scenes from Samual Pepsy's time – another nod to his enduring influence across generations.