A History Of Everyday Things In England Collection

A Factoryscape in the Potteries, (1938). Smoke from chimneys in the industrial area known as the Staffordshire Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent

Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931). Artist
Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored), (1931)

The Tea Clipper Spindrift, (1938)
The Tea Clipper Spindrift, built at Glasgow 1867, wrecked on Dungeness 1869. (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Back-to-Back Houses in the North of England, (1938). Urban slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

A Bird s-Eye View of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931)

A Ship of the time of Christopher Columbus, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Ship of the time of Christopher Columbus, (1931). 15th century ship

The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B

Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain (Romance of Alexander)
Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain (Romance of Alexander, about 1340. Bodleian), (1931). A quintain was used to practice jousting

Coronation of Harold, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Coronation of Harold, (1931). Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England

A Mediaeval Windmill, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Mediae val Windmill, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Monmouth Street, Soho, an illustration by G. Cruikshank for Dickens Sketches by Boz. (1938). Scene in Victorian London, with children playing in the gutter

Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Artist
Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Medieval peasants ploughing with oxen, threshing, harvesting with sickles, and broadcasting seed

The Cutty Sark (1869), in Falmouth Harbour, (1938)
The Cutty Sark (1869) 921 tons, in Falmouth Harbour, from under Her own Bows, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Contrasted Interiors: Regency - Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury, (1938)

A Perpendicular Church Tower, Winterton, Norfolk, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D

View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, (1938)
View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, showing on the right the East Indiaman Waterloo, of 1315 tons, built in 1816 and broken up in 1834, (1938). Whampoa was an anglicised version of Huangpu

Market Day outside the Old Red Lion at Greenwich, (1938). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Market Day outside the Old Red Lion at Greenwich, (1938). 18th-century scene outside a public house in the village of Greenwich on the River Thames, now part of London

A fine shop in Artillery Row, Houndsditch, London, of the latter half of the eighteenth century, (1938)

Contrasted Interiors: Palladian - The Dining-Room, Holkham, Norfolk, by William Kent, with Regency Furniture, (1938)

A Ship of the time of Edward I. (based on the Dover seal, 1284), (1931). Artist
A Ship of the time of Edward I. (based on the Dover seal, 1284), (1931)

Lively Activity on an Eighteenth-Century Farm, (1938). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

A Tea Clipper, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Tea Clipper, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

A Smock Mill, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Smock Mill, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

The Sovereign of the Seas, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Sovereign of the Seas, (1931). Sovereign of the Seas was ordered in August 1634 by Charles I of England (1600-1649)

16th-Century Staircase, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
16th-Century Staircase, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

The Ark Royal, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Ark Royal, (1931). The English galleon Ark Royal (1587) was originally ordered for Sir Walter Raleigh, and was bought by the crown for service in the Tudor navy

An Elizabethan Galleon, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
An Elizabethan Galleon, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Orford Castle, Suffolk. (From Mr. Cautleys plan), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D

Birds Eye View of Castle Hedingham, Essex (Partial Reconstruction. ), (1931)
Birds Eye View of Castle Hedingham, Essex (Partial Reconstruction.), (1931). Hedingham Castle in Essex is one of the best preserved Norman keeps in England. The keep was built c1140

Fan Vaulting, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Fan Vaulting, (1931). Perpendicular architectural style, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London

Bird s-eye view of Carthusian Monastery, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Bird s-eye view of Carthusian Monastery, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B

The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). Artist: Samuel Walters
The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). The Joseph Cunard, a barque of 680 tons, built probably about 1830

One-Roomed House for Five, (1938). Woman in child in slum housing. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts of which this is the third

Interior of Ayot St. Lawrence Church, Hertfordshire, (1938). New St Lawrence Church, an eighteenth-century neoclassical building

A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Artist: Joseph Nash
A Banquet at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, c1827, (1938). Guests at the banqueting table under the dragon chandelier

The Royal George, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Royal George, (1931). HMS Royal George, launched in1756, was a 100-gun ship of the line of the Royal Navy

The Assembly before the Hunt, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Assembly before the Hunt, (1931). Queen Elizabeth I and courtiers

A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

Song of the Victory of Agincourt, (1931). The Agincourt Carol is an English folk song written in the early 15th century

Exterior of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Exterior of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales, (1931)

Exterior of Benedictine Monastery, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Exterior of Benedictine Monastery, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B

Norman Hunting, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Norman Hunting, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

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"A Glimpse into the Past: Everyday Life in England through Captivating Artworks" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of everyday things in England. From bustling factoryscapes to majestic castles, this collection of captivating artworks offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people throughout the centuries. Transport yourself to 1938 with "A Factoryscape in the Potteries, " where smoke billows from chimneys as workers diligently craft pottery. The artist's attention to detail transports you straight into this industrial hub, capturing both the laborious nature and artistic beauty of pottery production. Travel further back to 1931 and marvel at "Exterior of Orford Castle, Suffolk (the Battlements restored). " This artwork showcases the meticulous restoration efforts that have preserved this medieval stronghold for future generations. The castle stands proudly against a serene backdrop, reminding us of its significance as a symbol of power and protection. Delve deeper into history with "The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), " also from 1931. Charles Henry Bourne Quennell masterfully brings this iconic tapestry scene to life, depicting William the Conqueror's invasion fleet sailing towards England. This artwork serves as a reminder of how historical events shaped not only our past but also our present. Take a break from grandeur and witness children at play with "Boys playing at Riding at the Quintain. " Dating back to around 1340, this illustration captures youthful exuberance amidst an age-old game. It reminds us that even during tumultuous times, joy can be found within simple pleasures. Experience another pivotal moment in English history with "Coronation of Harold" by Charles Henry Bourne Quennell. This depiction transports us back to 1066 when Harold Godwinson was crowned King before his fateful encounter with William the Conqueror at Hastings—a poignant reminder that power is often fleeting.