James Pollard Collection

Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James Pollard
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, (1920)
The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Approach to Christmas, c19th century. Artist: George Hunt
Approach to Christmas, c19th century. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris
Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. First held in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of the five classic English horse races

Horses and jockeys warming up at Goodwood Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand
5912953 Horses and jockeys warming up at Goodwood Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand. Preparing to start a thoroughbred race at the Goodwood track, Sussex, 1836

Bay Middleton, winner of the Derby 1836, being led to the paddock at Epsom Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in
5912952 Bay Middleton, winner of the Derby 1836, being led to the paddock at Epsom Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand. Color print after an engraving by R.G

The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817. Two four-horse stage coaches carrying candidates race toward town
5912972 The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817. Two four-horse stage coaches carrying candidates race toward town. Color print after an engraving by R

Four in hand. Four-horse stage coach racing along a dusty country road, 1820s. Color print after an engraving by J
5912973 Four in hand. Four-horse stage coach racing along a dusty country road, 1820s. Color print after an engraving by J

Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Anticipation
5912955 Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Anticipation... Who is the winner

Horses and jockeys racing at Epsom racecourse, 1830s. And they're off
5912956 Horses and jockeys racing at Epsom racecourse, 1830s. And they're off! Group of thoroughbred horses galloping across a field

Stage coach driven by four horses and laden down with passengers and luggare moving along up a country lane through a
5912969 Stage coach driven by four horses and laden down with passengers and luggare moving along up a country lane through a bucolic landscape, 1822

Approach to Christmas, 1830s. Six-horse mail coach on a snowy city street in a winter landscape
5912967 Approach to Christmas, 1830s. Six-horse mail coach on a snowy city street in a winter landscape. The coach is loaded with passengers and luggage with rabbits

Four-horse Royal Mail coach racing down a hillside, 1830s. Color print after an engraving by R
5912971 Four-horse Royal Mail coach racing down a hillside, 1830s. Color print after an engraving by R. Havaell from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints

Mail coach in a flood. Royal mail four-horse coach with liveried guard driving through a flooded riverside road, 1820s
5912968 Mail coach in a flood. Royal mail four-horse coach with liveried guard driving through a flooded riverside road, 1820s. Color print after an engraving by F

Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style
5912954 Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style. Won by the thoroughbred Elis

Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse
5912951 Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, circa 1830

Horses and jockeys racing at Newmarket Races in front of fashionable crowds
5912949 Horses and jockeys racing at Newmarket Races in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Newmarket racecourse, Suffolk, circa 1830

The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. Creator: F Rosenbourg
The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. A female passenger lifts her skirts out of the water as a dog swims alongside

Approach to Christmas, n.d. Creator: George Hunt
Approach to Christmas, n.d. Norwich-London stagecoach with passengers, Christmas tree, poultry and game

'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Coaching -- Arriving at an Inn Yard Creator
'Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road to Bygone Days; Coaching -- Arriving at an Inn Yard, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837. Creator: Charles Hunt
Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837

Cottagers Hospitality to Travellers or The Coach Broke Down, published March 27, 1819. Creator: James Pollard
Cottagers Hospitality to Travellers or The Coach Broke Down, published March 27, 1819

Stage Coach Passengers, n.d. Creator: James Pollard
Stage Coach Passengers, n.d

Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837. Creator: Charles Hunt
Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837

Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837. Creator: Charles Hunt
Saint Albans Steeplechase, 1837

A View on the Highgate Road, n.d. Creator: Charles Hunt
A View on the Highgate Road, n.d

A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947). A four-in-hand, or coach-and-four, was a coach with four horses. Aquatint in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London

Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris
Hyde Park Corner, c1838. After Jas Pollard. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch

The Taglioni Windsor Coach, c1837, (1941). Creator: Richard Gilson Reeve
The Taglioni Windsor Coach, c1837, (1941). A coach pulled by four horses travels through the English countryside, with male passengers riding on the outside

West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Creator: Unknown
West Country Mails at the Gloucester Coffee House, Piccadilly, c1830, 1943). Coaches carrying mail between London and counties in the south-west of England

Race for the Great St. Leger Stakes, 1836. Approbation - Off in good Style, (1837). Jockeys and their horses taking part in the St Leger Stakes flat horse race at Doncaster

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

Royal Mail Coach, 19th century, (1907). Artist: Robert Havell
Royal Mail Coach. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

Preparing to Start for the Emperor of Russias Cup at Ascot, 1845
652182 Preparing to Start for the Emperor of Russias Cup at Ascot, 1845, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 47.6x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club (engraving)
1050593 Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club (engraving) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club, Cricket in the Olden Days)

Hyde Park Corner, 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Hyde Park Corner, 19th century, (1944). View of Decimus Burtons Ionic Screen marking the entrance to Hyde Park in London. Different types of horse-drawn carriage are shown passing the gates

Royal Hunt in Windsor Park, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Matthew Dubourg
Royal Hunt in Windsor Park, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). Fox hunting scene in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, after James Pollard. Published by Ariel Press, London W1

The Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1819. Artist: James Pollard
The Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1819. In the foreground figures can be seen including a beggar on the right

The Four-in-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, 1838. Artist: J Harris
The Four-in-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, 1838. The Four-in-Hand-Club was a coaching association

Mail coaches in front of the Peacock Inn on Islington High Street, London, 1823. In the centre foreground a small boy drops some fruit while running to avoid an oncoming coach

The Election of the Mayor of Garrat, 1782. Artist
The election of the Mayor of Garrat, 1782. Scene showing a cavalcade supporting Sir John Harper, a candidate in the election, passing the Leather Bottle Inn at Wandsworth

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking air in Hyde Park, London, c1840. The royal couple passing Richard Westmacotts statue of Achilles, erected in honour of the Duke of Wellington

The new General Post Office, City of London, c1830. Artist: Henry Pyall
The new General Post Office, City of London, c1830. North-east view with the Royal Mails (and carts) preparing to start. The destinations are shown in the bottom margin

The Cambridge coach leaving the Nelson Inn, Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, London, 1818
The Cambridge coach leaving the Nelson Inn, Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1818

General Post Office, City of London, 1830. Artist: Henry Pyall
General Post Office, City of London, 1830. North-east view of the old General Post Office with the Royal Mail carriages preparing to depart

London Market; a fruit seller, 1822. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
London Market, 1822; showing a fruit seller outside her shop, serving a woman who has two children and a dog with her

London Market; a butchers shop, 1822. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
London Market, 1822; showing an interior and exterior view of a butchers shop. Outside the shop a butcher is displaying his meat which has been decorated with holly while inside the shop a butcher

King George IV riding through Hyde Park, London, 1831. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
King George IV riding through Hyde Park, London, 1831. By-standers watch as the king rides past in his carriage

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James Pollard was a talented artist known for his detailed and captivating works. In "Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, " he skillfully captures the serene beauty of nature and the excitement of fishing. The painting transports us to a peaceful riverside scene, where we can almost feel the anticipation of catching that elusive pike. Another remarkable piece by Pollard is "A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London. " This lively depiction showcases horse-drawn carriages elegantly parading through Hyde Park. The attention to detail is astounding as every horse and carriage is meticulously portrayed, bringing this historic moment to life. Pollard's talent extended beyond equestrian scenes; he also captured significant sporting events like "Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. " Through his brushstrokes, he conveys both the intensity and gracefulness of horses racing towards victory. His ability to capture movement and emotion makes this artwork truly exceptional. In addition to Pollard's work, there are other notable artists worth mentioning. George Hunt's "Approach to Christmas" evokes warm feelings with its charming winter scenery adorned with festive decorations. Harris' portrayal of "Hyde Park Corner" takes us back in time to witness bustling city life during the 19th century. Richard Gilson Reeve's creation titled "The Taglioni Windsor Coach" presents an exquisite coach fit for royalty during c1837. Its opulence and grandeur are beautifully depicted in this masterpiece. Unknown artist's work at Gloucester Coffee House shows us an important aspect of daily life during c1830 - West Country Mails arriving at Piccadilly amidst busy streets filled with people going about their day. Lastly, we have King George III returning from hunting in early-mid 19th century England captured by an unknown artist around c1955. This regal portrait reminds us of the rich history and traditions associated with British monarchy.