Excise Office Collection

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Excise Office at the Netherbow (engraving)
5202934 The Excise Office at the Netherbow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excise Office at the Netherbow)

Excise Office, Drummond Place (engraving)
3638460 Excise Office, Drummond Place (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excise Office, Drummond Place)

Archaeology in London (engraving)
1618892 Archaeology in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archaeology in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 April 1854)

The Excise Office, Drummond Place (engraving)
5203095 The Excise Office, Drummond Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excise Office, Drummond Place)

Excise Office, Broad Street, from London and it
931508 Excise Office, Broad Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Excise Office, Drummond Place, Edinburgh (engraving)
5201136 Excise Office, Drummond Place, Edinburgh (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excise Office, Drummond Place, Edinburgh)

Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving)
3657211 Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excise Ticket)

The Excise Office, London and the Parish Church of St Olave, Southwark (engraving)
983876 The Excise Office, London and the Parish Church of St Olave, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excise Office)

The Excise Office. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Excise Office. c1756. Inner courtyard of the Excise Office in Old Broad Street, London

View of the Excise Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, as illuminated in June 1814 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Paris bringing an end to the War between France

Interior of the Excise Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, 1810

Inner courtyard of the Excise Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, 1800. Artist
Inner courtyard of the Excise Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, 1800

Excise Office, Old Broad Street, City of London, 1838. View of the temporary Royal Exchange situated in the quadrangle of the Excise Office from 1838 to 1844 while building work was carried out

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"The Excise Office: A Glimpse into the Administrative Hub of 18th and 19th Century Britain" Step back in time with a collection of captivating engravings and paintings that offer a fascinating insight into the world of the Excise Office. From political campaigns to architectural marvels, these images transport us to a bygone era where this institution played a pivotal role in shaping society. The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) captures the hustle and bustle surrounding elections, showcasing how politicians sought support from Excise Office employees. It serves as a reminder of the close ties between politics and administration during this period. Delve deeper into the physical spaces that housed these operations through engravings such as The Excise Office at the Netherbow and Excise Office, Drummond Place. These depictions showcase grand buildings that exuded power and authority while serving as nerve centers for revenue collection. Archaeology in London takes us beneath the surface, unearthing remnants of an earlier incarnation of an Excise Office. This engraving reminds us that history lies not only within walls but also hidden below our feet. Transporting us to different locations across Britain are images like The Excise Office, Broad Street from London and it's counterpart in Edinburgh - Drummond Place. These engravings highlight how excisemen were spread far and wide across both urban landscapes. Even everyday items bear witness to this institution's influence; an engraving titled "Excise Ticket" showcases documentation used for horse rentals – evidence of meticulous record-keeping even down to minute details such as letting horses by distance or duration. Marvel at architectural splendor with The Excise Office, London alongside St Olave's Parish Church - capturing two iconic landmarks side by side. Such juxtaposition highlights both secular governance and religious devotion coexisting harmoniously within cityscapes.