Cassell And Company Ltd Collection

Stamford, c1900. Artist: GA Nichols
Stamford, c1900. Stamford is a town on the River Welland in Lincolnshire, From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd. c1900]

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

A Dames School, 1845, (1904). Artist: Thomas Webster
A Dames School, 1845, (1904). From the collection of the Tate Modern, London. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Sandwich: The Old Bridge and Barbican, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Sandwich: The Old Bridge and Barbican, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Cookham, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Cookham, 1898. Cookham on the River Thames in Berkshire, England is notable as the home of the artist Stanley Spencer. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 1898. Creator: Unknown
" The Pantiles", Tunbridge Wells, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890)

Government Notice - For Lawlor and Black, c1854, (1902). The Eureka Stockade was a miners revolt in 1854 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890

Plan of Bremenium, 1902. Bremenium was an ancient Roman fort (castra) located at Rochester, Northumberland, England

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Grade I listed Menai Suspension Bridge designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826 carrying traffic from Anglesey across the Menai Strait

Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume II". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Llangollen Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Llangollen Bridge, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola, 1890

Cheltenham, c1896. Artist: J Joyner
Cheltenham, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Tewkesbury Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Tewkesbury Abbey, 1898. Tewkesbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery with Romanesque crossing tower restored by George Gilbert Scott in late 19th century

St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1886, (1898). Creator: Unknown
St. Nicholas Church: The Nave, 1898. St Nicholass church in Great Yarmouth, founded 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, is the towns oldest, most visible, historic landmark

The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra

Chesterfield, c1896. Artist: Albert Edward Seaman
Chesterfield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Chillingham Castle, c1896. Artist: W Greene
Chillingham Castle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Needles, Isle of Wight, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. Artist: I Slater
Snowdon and Crib Coch, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. Artist: JW Shores
The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. Artist: Harris Bros & Co
Merthyr Tydvil, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Carmarthen Quay, c1896. Artist: Hudson
Carmarthen Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Soldiers of the Tudor Period, c16th century, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift

Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880)

The Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11 September 1297, (c1880). The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence

Nottingham Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Nottingham Castle, 1898. 1 and 2: Mortimers Hole; 3: King David of Scotlands Prison; 4 The Castle Gate. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV"

Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898

Views in Bury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bury, 1898. Bury St Edmunds, historic market town in Suffolk, supported Puritan sentiment in early 17th century and by 1640, several families had left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony

In the High Street, 1898. Creator: Unknown
In the High Street, 1898. Harrow-on-the-Hill, historic village in the vicinity of Harrow School, Greater London, England.From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

Avebury. Littlecote. Silbury. Devils Den. Grand Avenue. 1898. Creator: Unknown
Avebury. Littlecote. Silbury. Devils Den. Grand Avenue. 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Finbars Cathedral, 1898

Ventnor, c1896. Artist: J Thompson
Ventnor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Henley Regatta, c1896. Artist: Marsh Brothers
Henley Regatta, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. Artist: Gilbert Wilson
Grange-Over-Sands, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Hereford Cathedral and Wye Bridge, c1896. Artist: J Thirwall
Hereford Cathedral and Wye Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

University College, Nottingham, 1904. University College Nottingham was founded in 1877. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Aberystwith, c1900. Artist: ER Gyde
Aberystwith, c1900. Aberystwyth is a historic market town, administrative centre, and holiday resort within Ceredigion, West Wales, often colloquially known as Aber

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Old Shambles and Market Place, Settle, c1896. Artist: Anthony Horner
Old Shambles and Market Place, Settle, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
A Big Sea at Bognor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

H. M. S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). Artist: Symonds & Co
H.M.S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). HMS Inflexible was an Invincible-class battlecruiser of the British Royal Navy. She was built before World War I and had an active career during the war

Walla Brook Bridge, Dartmoor, c1900. Artist: Chapman & Sons
Walla Brook Bridge, Dartmoor, c1900. Walla Brook is a narrow stream that flows from Dartmoors north plateau to join the North Teign River by Teign-e-ver Clapper Bridge

King Cetewayo, 1902. Cetshwayo Kampande (c1826-1884), King of the Zulu Kingdom. After Crewes. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890

Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890

East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890

King Alfred, 1890. Creator: Unknown
King Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, 1890. The foundation of Constantinople in 330 AD marks the beginning of the Byzantine Empire with the first Roman Emperor being Constantine the Great

Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova", 1890

Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century, 1890. The Byzantine Empire underwent a revival under Macedonian emperors from Basil I (867-886) in late 9th, 10th, and early 11th centuries

Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus Christ, Showing the Temple as restored by Herod the Great, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890

The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890)

Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890

Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890

The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890

Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Julius Caesar Refusing The Crown Offered By Antony, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890)

The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890)

Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Puritans Before James I, c1600, (1890)

The First Fleet of the East India Company Leaving Woolwich, 1601, (1890)

William III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Creator: Unknown
William III. At the Battle of the Boyne, (1690), 1890. Battle of the Boyne in Drogheda, 1690 when William of Orange defeated James VII and II of Scotlands attempt to regain the British crown

Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC

Durham from the River, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Durham from the River, 1898

Tombs of the Kings, St. Orans Chapel, and Iona Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Tombs of the Kings, St. Orans Chapel, and Iona Cathedral, 1898

Great Marlow, from Quarry Woods, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Great Marlow, from Quarry Woods, 1898. Great Marlow on the River Thames in Berkshire. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Old Houses Under Warwick Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Old Houses Under Warwick Castle, 1898. Most buildings were rebuilt after the Great Fire of Warwick 1694 although some medieval timber-framed buildings survive

St. Botolphs Priory, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Botolphs Priory, 1898. St. Botolphs Priory, Grade I listed 12th century medieval Augustinian priory in Colchester, Essex, the first convent in England until its dissolution in 1536

York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
York Minster, 1898. Grade I listed York Minster constructed in Gothic style on Normal foundations under orders of Walter de Gray in 1215 with efforts at restoration from 1730s onwards

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"Cassell and Company Ltd: A Journey Through Time with Artistic Masterpieces" Step into the world of art and history with Cassell and Company Ltd. This renowned publishing house takes you on a captivating journey through time, showcasing an exquisite collection of artworks that have stood the test of time. One such masterpiece is "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by JMW Turner, painted in 1829 but immortalized in 1904. The sheer brilliance of Turner's brushstrokes transports you to ancient Greek mythology, where Ulysses bravely challenges the Cyclops. Traveling forward in time, we encounter Thomas Webster's "A Dames School, " created in 1845 but brought to life again in 1904. This heartwarming scene captures the innocence and curiosity of children as they gather for their education, reminding us of simpler times gone by. Moving on to Cookham, we stumble upon an intriguing piece from 1898 whose creator remains unknown. Despite this mystery, its beauty speaks volumes as it depicts a serene countryside landscape that invites contemplation and tranquility. Lancaster Castle emerges next, depicted by J Davis around 1896. John of Gaunt's Tower stands tall against the sky—a symbol of strength and power—whispering tales from medieval times when knights roamed these halls. Chesterfield comes alive through Albert Edward Seaman's skilled hand around the same period. His artwork captures the essence of this historic town with its iconic crooked spire standing proudly amidst charming architecture—a sight not easily forgotten. Crossing Llangollen Bridge brings us closer to nature once more; although its creator remains unknown like many others featured here, their work showcases a picturesque bridge surrounded by lush greenery—an idyllic spot for reflection or perhaps even romance. The historical narrative continues with "Submission of Henry IV at Canossa" from 1077—an event brought to life by an unknown artist in 1890.