Cubitt Collection

Kings Cross Station / 1895
A view of the platforms at the terminus for the Great Northern Railway, designed by the architect Lewis Cubitt, built in 1851-52

CUBITT (1788-1855)
Thomas Cubitt, London builder

Fly agaric, Agaricus muscarius.. Fly agaric, Agaricus muscarius. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Lattice fungus, Clathrus cancellatus.. Lattice fungus, Clathrus cancellatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2.. Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2

Christ Church, Cubitt Town, Isle of Dogs, East London. Date: circa 1900

Orger, Cubitt, Mundane and Knight in Lock and Key
Mrs Orger, Miss Cubitt, Mr Mundane and Mr Knight in the musical entertainment, Lock and Key. early 19th century

New wing of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
New wing of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Improvements to one of the royal residences:Mr. Thomas Cubitt, the eminent builder

New Lodge, Osborne House, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New Lodge, Osborne House, 1845. Gatehouse to one of the royal residences on the Isle of Wight. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

The New Bricklayers Arms Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway, 1844. The Bricklayers Arms station in Southwark, south London

Osborne House (Isle of Wight) - The Drawing Room. Creator: Unknown
Osborne House (Isle of Wight) - The Drawing Room. Osborne House in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat

The City of London, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The City of London, c1872. View of the Embankment and the River Thames, Blackfriars road and railway bridges, with St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

Osborne House, c1920s. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, c1920s. A former royal residence built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. View of Blackfriars Bridge from west, with vessels on River Thames, including two steamboats. St Pauls Cathedral is in the background

Temporary wooden bridge over the River Thames at Blackfriars, London, 1864. Designed by Joseph Cubitt, the new Blackfriars Bridge was completed in 1869

Construction work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1868. The new Blackfriars Bridge designed by Joseph Cubitt was completed in 1869

Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge from the Surrey shore, London, 1864. The first Blackfriars Bridge built by Robert Mylne in the 1760s was replaced by a new crossing designed by

Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. Artist: George Maund
Demolition work being carried out on Blackfriars Bridge, 1864. The first Blackfriars Bridge built by Robert Mylne in the 1760s was replaced by a new crossing designed by Joseph Cubitt

Opening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. Artist: George Chambers
Opening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1869. View of the opening of the new Blackfriars Bridge by Queen Victoria from the south bank of the River Thames. The bridge was designed by Joseph Cubitt

Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London, 1828. Artist:s Lacey
Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London, 1828. View of Belgrave Squares north-east side

Belgrave Square, Westminster, London, c1850 (1878). Belgrave Square was laid out by Thomas Cubitt for the 2nd Earl Grosvenor in the 1820s

Osborne House, former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, 1899
Osborne House, former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1899. Osborne House was a place of ones own, quiet and retired for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Treadmill at Brixton prison, London, 1827. Artist: Rudolph Ackermann
Treadmill at Brixton prison, London, 1827. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich. Print published by Ackermann, London, 1827. Hand-coloured engraving

A Lord Mares Nest!, 1859. Cubitt clinging on to the side of a tree; the branch beneath him entitled Andover has snapped. Lord Mayor Cubitt has been beaten in the election by the Liberal candidate

Fairy ring champignon, Marasmius oreades 1, false champignon 2, and nagelschwamme 3.. Fairy ring champignon, Marasmius oreades 1, false champignon, Marasmius peronatus 2, and nagelschwamme

The Swineherd and the Princess by Alfred England
Reverse of a one-page promotional flyer for The Swineherd and the Princess by Alfred England, Sidney Cubitt and Otto David, from Hans Andersens story; music Carl St. Amory

Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus.. Oyster mushroom, Agaricus ostreatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Parasol mushroom, Agaricus procerus.. Parasol mushroom, Agaricus procerus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Hallimasch mushroom, Agaricus melleus.. Hallimasch mushroom, Agaricus melleus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Masked mushroom, Agaricus personatus 1, variable mushroom 2 and amethyst clavaria 3.. Masked mushroom, Agaricus personatus 1, variable mushroom, Russula heterophylla 2, and amethyst clavaria

Spindle stem, Agaricus fusipes.. Spindle stem, Agaricus fusipes. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

St Georges mushroom, Agaricus gambosus 1
St. Georges mushroom, Agaricus gambosus 1, and common mushroom, Agaricus campestris 2.. St. Georges mushroom, Agaricus gambosus 1, and common mushroom, Agaricus campestris 2

Chantarelle, Cantharellus cibarius 1, and milky agaric, Lactarius deliciosus 2.. Chantarelle, Cantharellus cibarius 1, and milky agaric, Lactarius deliciosus 2

Elm sidefoot, Agaricus ulmarius 1, furrowed clavaria 2, and cylindric clavaria 3.. Elm sidefoot, Agaricus ulmarius 1, furrowed clavaria, Clavaria rugosa 2, and cylindric clavaria

Maned agaric, Coprinus comatus.. Maned agaric, Coprinus comatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2.. Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2

Satiny mushroom, Agaricus dealbatus 1, and ivory caps, Hygrophorus virgineus 2.. Satiny mushroom, Agaricus dealbatus 1, and ivory caps, Hygrophorus virgineus 2

Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1927
The World of Women page in the Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1927, featuring the marriage of Andrew Thesiger to Gillian Lubbock; the honorary musical director of the new Conservative Party

Truffle, Tuber aestivum 1, red truffle, Melanogaster variegatus 2, and olive earth-tongue 3.. Truffle, Tuber aestivum 1, red truffle, Melanogaster variegatus 2, and olive earth-tongue

Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus.. Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Imbricated steccherino, Hydnum imbricatum 1, and hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum 2.. Imbricated steccherino, Hydnum imbricatum 1, and hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum 2

Oak tongue, Fistulina hepatica.. Oak tongue, Fistulina hepatica. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Edible boletus, Boletus edulis.. Edible boletus, Boletus edulis. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Kings Cross Station, c. 1852 (engraving)
XJF696536 Kings Cross Station, c.1852 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Station opened in 1852, designed by Lewis Cubitt (1799-1883)); English

Osborne House, Isle of Wight - Queen Victoria and Prince Alberts marine residence, redesigned from 1845 by Thomas Cubitt in the Italianate style. Date: circa 1910s

Construction of Blackfriars Bridge, 1868
Engraving of the construction of Blackfriars Bridge, London, viewed from the south bank of the river looking towards St. Pauls Cathedral

William Cubitt as Mayor
WILLIAM CUBITT, property developer, MP, in his robes as Lord Mayor of London

Osborne House 1850S
Victoria and Alberts marine residence, redesigned from 1845 by Thomas Cubitt in the Italianate style

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"Cubitt: A Legacy of Architecture, Innovation, and Natural Wonders" Step back in time to 1895 at Kings Cross Station, where the name Cubitt resonates with greatness. This is not just any ordinary name; it belongs to none other than Thomas Cubitt (1788-1855), a visionary architect who left an indelible mark on British history. As we delve into the world of Cubitt, we encounter a fascinating array of natural wonders that captivated his imagination. From the vibrant Fly agaric mushroom (Agaricus muscarius) with its striking red cap and white spots to the emetic mushroom (Russula emetica) resembling an orange, nature's marvels were never far from his thoughts. Cubitt's appreciation for nature extended beyond mushrooms as he marveled at the intricate beauty of lattice fungus (Clathrus cancellatus) and fairy ring champignon (Marasmius oreades). These enchanting fungi mirrored his meticulous attention to detail evident in his architectural masterpieces. Venturing further into East London's Isle of Dogs, Christ Church in Cubitt Town stands tall as a testament to Cubitt's influence. Its grandeur echoes his commitment to creating awe-inspiring structures that endure through time. But architecture was not all that defined this remarkable man. In partnership with Orger, Mundane, and Knight in Lock and Key, he revolutionized security systems by introducing innovative lock designs that safeguarded countless homes across Britain. Cubitt's brilliance also graced Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The new wing designed by Ebenezer Landells in 1845 showcases how Cubitt seamlessly blended elegance with functionality. Meanwhile, within Osborne House lies New Lodge—a mysterious creation whose creator remains unknown but serves as a reminder of Cubitt's enigmatic legacy. Not limited to land-based ventures alone, Cubbit played a pivotal role in the development of transportation infrastructure.