Beresford Chancellor Collection

Portman Square, London, c1813 (1907). Portman Square was originally laid out in the 1760s by Henry William Portman. Several prominent aristocrats had residences on the square

Red Lion Square, London, 18th century (1907). Situated on the boundary of Bloomsbury and Holborn, Red Lion Square was laid out in 1698. It was named after the Red Lion Inn

Golden Square, London, 18th century (1907). Golden Square in Soho was laid out in the late 17th century, probably to plans by Sir Christopher Wren

Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). Artist: Johannes Kip
Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). The buildings today house the Royal Academy of Arts. A print from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor, (Kegan Paul)

Old Houses in Snowfields, Bermondsey, 1887 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Old Houses in Snowfields, Bermondsey, 1887 (1926). Showing The Angel public house on the corner of Snowsfields and Newcomen Street. From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Queen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Creators: Unknown, Thomas A Woolnoth
Queen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), queen consort of King George IV. From a drawing by Wageman. Engraving dated June 28th, 1820

Demolishing Devonshire House, 1927. Creator: William Walcot
Demolishing Devonshire House, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Waterloo Bridge, 1927. Creator: Percy Robertson
Waterloo Bridge, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Piccadilly Circus, 1927. Creator: William Walcot
Piccadilly Circus, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Piccadilly Circus, looking North, 1927. Creator: Randolph Schwabe
Piccadilly Circus, looking North, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

The Bank, 1927. Creator: William Walcot
The Bank, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Piccadilly, 1927. Creator: Percy Robertson
Piccadilly, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

The Quadrant, Looking South, 1927. Creator: Randolph Schwabe
The Quadrant, Looking South, 1927. From " Disappearing London", by E. Beresford Chancellor, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [" The Studio" Limited, London, 1927]

Old Battersea Bridge, From The North Bank, looking across the River Thames, London, 1885 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Old Battersea Bridge, From The North Bank, looking across the River Thames, London, 1885 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Houses on West Side of Church Street, Lambeth, Lambeth Bridge Road, London, c1874 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Houses on West Side of Church Street, Lambeth, Lambeth Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1874 (1926). View showing shops and houses on what was formerly Church Street

The Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, no 196 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, 1881 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
The Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, no 196 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, 1881 (1926). The Surrey Chapel was a Methodist

Ancient Tenements in Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, London, 1886 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Ancient Tenements in Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, London, 1886 (1926). View of shops and houses. From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Queens Bench Prison - The Prisoners Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879 (1926) Artist: John Crowther
Queens Bench Prison - The Prisoners Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879 (1926). The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880. From Lost London described by E

The Yard of the Queens Head Inn, Borough, Southwark, London, 1880 (1926) Artist: John Crowther
The Yard of the Queens Head Inn, Borough, Southwark, London, 1880 (1926). From Lost London, pictured by J. Crowther, c1879-87 and described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Kings Head Inn and Kings Head Inn Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. Artist: John Crowther
The Kings Head Inn, Borough, and Kings Head Inn Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Waterloo Bridge From Charing Cross Railway Bridge, 1888 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Waterloo Bridge From Charing Cross Railway Bridge, 1888 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Holywell Street, Looking West, Westminster, London, 1882 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Holywell Street, Looking West, Westminster, London, 1882 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

The Strand, Opposite The Law Courts, Westminster, London, 1881 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
The Strand, Opposite The Law Courts, Westminster, London, 1881 (1926). View of commercial premises. From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

View of a house, Cecil Street, Westminster, London, 1882. Artist: John Crowther
Sir William Congreves House, South End of Cecil Street, Strand, Westminster, London, 1882 (1926). Cecil Street was removed for the construction of the Cecil Hotel

Strand Lane, Looking Towards The River, 1926. Artist: John Crowther
Strand Lane, Looking Towards The River, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London, pictured by J. Crowther, c1879-87 and described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Golden Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Golden Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Old Houses in the Strand, Next to the Adelphi Theatre, Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Spring Gardens from the Mall, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Spring Gardens from the Mall, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Judge Jeffreys House, Delahay Street, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Judge Jeffreys House, Delahay Street, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Old Houses in Pye Street, Westminster, London, 1883 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Old Houses in Pye Street, Westminster, London, 1883 (1926). From Lost London, described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Lady D Acres Almshouses, garden front, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Lady D Acres Almshouses, garden front, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London, pictured by J. Crowther, c1879-87 and described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Map of Shoreditch, Norton Folgate and Cripplegate, (1907). A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench

Charterhouse Square, London, 18th century (1907). St Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the right background. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical

Spring gardens, site of Lowndes Square, London, c late 18th century (1907). A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul

Cottages on the site of Eaton Square, London, c early 19th century (1907). Eaton Square was built as part of the development of Belgravia by the Grosvenor family

Plan of the Grosvenor Estate, 1907. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co Ltd, London, 1907

North side, Manchester Square, London, c19th century (1907). Manchester Square in Marylebone was laid out in the 18th century

Mrs Montagus House, Portman Square, London, 19th century (1907). Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Mrs Montagus House, Portman Square, London, 19th century (1907). Portman Square was originally laid out in the 1760s by Henry William Portman

The east side of Fitzroy Square, London, 1807 (1907). Fitzroy Square was developed in the late 18th and early 19th century by Charles Fitzroy, 1st Baron Southampton

Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London, 1787 (1907). Queen Square was laid out between 1716 and 1725. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical

Russell Square and the statue of the Duke of Bedford, London, 19th century (1907). Russell Square is named after the surname of the Dukes of Bedford, on whose land it was laid out

North front of Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, London, 19th century (1907). Artist: Howlett
North front of Bedford House, Bloomsbury Square, London, 19th century (1907). Bedford House was originally known as Southampton House, and was the residence of the Earl of Southampton

Southampton or Bloomsbury Square, London, 18th century (1907). Bloomsbury Square was laid out in the late 17th century by the Earl of Southampton, after whom it was originally named

Plan of the parish of St Giles, London, 1907. A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co Ltd, London

Wylds Globe, Leicester Square, London, 1851-1862 (1907). Wylds Globe was built in 1851 at the time of the Great Exhibition by James Wyld, a distinguished geographer and MP

Leicester Square, London, 1750 (1907). Leicester Square was developed in the 1670s. The large house with a forecourt in the top right hand corner of the square is Leicester House

The north and south sides of Soho Square, London, 1826 (1907). A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench

Cleveland House by St Jamess, London, 1799 (1907)
Cleveland House by St James s, London, 1799 (1907). A print from The History of the Squares of London Topographical and Historical by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co Ltd

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"Beresford Chancellor: A Glimpse into London's Historical Landscapes" Step back in time and explore the enchanting world of Beresford Chancellor, a renowned artist whose captivating works transport us to the bustling streets of early 18th century London. With his keen eye for detail and masterful brushstrokes, Chancellor brings to life iconic locations such as Burlington House on Piccadilly, where grandeur meets elegance in a harmonious blend. In another masterpiece, we find ourselves strolling through Portman Square during the early 19th century. The scene exudes an air of sophistication as horse-drawn carriages traverse its elegant pathways, showcasing the timeless beauty of this remarkable square. Venturing further into history, Chancellor takes us to Red Lion Square in the heart of 18th-century London. Here we witness a vibrant neighborhood teeming with life; its charming architecture and lively atmosphere captured flawlessly by the artist's skilled hand. Golden Square emerges from Chancellor's canvas like a hidden gem nestled amidst London's bustling streets. Its Georgian townhouses stand tall and proud against an azure sky, evoking a sense of opulence that was characteristic of this affluent district during the 18th century. Chancellor also turns his attention to lesser-known corners of London's past. In "Old Houses in Snowfields, " he transports us to Bermondsey with John Crowther’s artistry complementing his own vision. Together they depict quaint houses blanketed under a serene layer of snow – a nostalgic glimpse into Victorian-era Bermondsey. The allure extends beyond landscapes as Chancellor delves into historical events too. Through his collaboration with Thomas A Woolnoth on "Queen Caroline, " we are transported back to 1820 when political intrigue surrounded Queen Caroline’s trial – her defiant spirit shining through despite adversity. With great precision and artistic flair, William Walcot captures moments that shaped London forever - be it capturing the demolition of Devonshire House or immortalizing the grandeur of Waterloo Bridge.