1800 1861 Collection

illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint
537080 illustration for The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s, London 1855 (first published 1841) (engraving) by Franklin

The smith threatening Leonard Holt because he will not obey the Lord Mayor s
The smith threatening Leonard Holt because he will not obey the Lord Mayors instructions that all dogs must be killed to prevent the spread of the Plague

Leonard Holt tying a packet of letters to the bottom of a rope so that the grocer Bloundel can pull them up into his house which he has shut up to save his family from the Plague of London (1665)

Chowles the coffin maker and Judith Malmayns the plague nurse, dying with their stolen treasure as they are overcome by smoke and molten lead from the burning Old Saint Paul s

Amabel Bloundels body being carried from the Earl of Rochesters house into the dead cart for burial in the plague pit. Plague of London (1665)

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wifes honour from St Paul Parravicin (sheathing sword. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Blaize, the grocers porter, buying plague antidotes, Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Saint Pauls being used as a pest house during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Leonard Holt preventing the Earl of Rochester tricking Amabel with a false marriage. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Lilly, the astrologer and Quatremain, the minor canon, digging for treasure in St Faiths under St Paul s. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Pauls Walk: the nave of Old Saint Pauls turned into a market place. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

Song of the Plague: Chowles the coffin maker, top centre, drinking a toast to a long life for the plague so that he will become rich. Plague of London, 1665

Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Paul s
Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Pauls during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Old Saint Pauls burning during the Fire of London (1666). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s, London 1855 (first published 1841)

Solomon Eagle denouncing the City of London from the parapet of St. Paul s. Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint Paul s

The coffin makers carousel. Chowles the coffin maker is on table in centre, and Judith Malmayns the treacherous plague nurse is seated on the left

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"1800-1861: A Glimpse into the Turbulent Times of London's History" Step back in time and explore the captivating era between 1800 and 1861, where London was a city filled with intrigue, chaos, and resilience. Through vivid illustrations, we witness pivotal moments that shaped this period. In "The Plague of London (1665) for William Harrison Ainsworth Old Saint, " an eerie scene unfolds as the deadly plague engulfs the city. The illustration captures the fear and despair that gripped its inhabitants. "The smith threatening Leonard Holt because he will not obey the Lord Mayor's orders" showcases the power dynamics at play during this time. Society's strict hierarchy is challenged as individuals stand up against authority. Amidst the chaos, we encounter Chowles, a coffin maker, and Judith Malmayns, a plague nurse dying with their stolen secrets. Their fates intertwine in "Chowles buying plague antidotes, " revealing desperate attempts to survive amidst tragedy. Tragedy strikes again when Amabel Bloundel's lifeless body is carried from Earl of Rochester's house in "Amabel Bloundel being carried away. " This haunting image hints at scandalous affairs hidden behind closed doors. Love turns deadly in "The Duel: Captain Disbrowe defending his wife's honor. " As St Paul Parravicin challenges him to a duel over his wife’s reputation, Captain Disbrowe fights valiantly but succumbs to fate. Sir Paul Parravicin gambles recklessly with Captain Disbrowe for his wife in "Sir Paul Parravicin gambling. " This illustration portrays high stakes games where fortunes are won or lost on a whim. During times of crisis like the Plague of London (1665), even sacred spaces like St Pauls were transformed into pest houses as depicted in “St. Pauls used as a pest house.