Rennie Collection

Kennet & Avon Canal 4
Rennies design for the Dundas Aqueduct carrying the canal over the river Avon. Date: opened 1799

View of the River Wye and Old Wye Bridge at Chepstow
View of the River Wye (at low tide) at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. The scene is dominated by the Old Wye Bridge, constructed of cast iron during the Regency period in 1816

John Rennie / Sepia Anon
JOHN RENNIE Scottish civil engineer

Serpentine Bridge
View of the Serpentine Bridge in Hyde Park. It was designed by John Rennie the Younger in 1820 as part of newly-built West Carriage Drive bounding Hyde Park against Kensington Gardens

The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy. The Admiralty Office of the Navy on Whitehall 61, sailboats racing on the River Thames from Blackfriars Bridge to Vauxhall in a Sailing

Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner. Four-horse stage coach in front of Saint Pauls Cathedral 1, the Monument to the Fire of London in Fish Street Hill 2

Plan and elevation of a Regency ornate cottage, cottage ornee. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, kitchen, scullery, larder, hall and coatroom

Aberdeen Line of Direct Steamers for Natal & East Africa
Advert for Aberdeen Line of Direct Steamers for Natal & East Africa. 1905

The sight of the old Roman Bridge at Musselburgh stirs the imagination of John Rennie
3709015 The sight of the old Roman Bridge at Musselburgh stirs the imagination of John Rennie the shepherd boy, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (litho) by Paget

The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp (b / w photo)
1047967 The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp)

FALL / CAVALIER / 1948
ROYALIST OF VEREN Black & Tan. Owner: Rennie. Date: 1948

London Bridge, 1872, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
London Bridge, 1872, 1872. London Bridge was built to designs by John Rennie, under supervision of his son from 1824 with an official opening on 1 August 1831. From, " LONDON

London Bridge, London, England, 1901. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
London Bridge, London, England1901. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

London Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
London Bridge, London, c1910. London Bridge over the River Thames, looking towards the City from Southwark. The bridge was designed by John Rennie, built of granite, and opened in 1831

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]

View of the foundation of London Bridge, 1825. Artist: G Yates
View of the foundation of London Bridge, 1825. The New London Bridge was designed by Scottish civil engineer John Rennie and built between 1824 and 1831

The opening of London Bridge, 1831. Commemorative writing sheet showing the opening of Rennies London Bridge by William IV and Queen Adelaide, 1831

London Bridge, City of London, 1911. Artist: Pictorial Agency
London Bridge, City of London, 1911. In 1799, a competition for designs to replace the existing London Bridge was held. John Rennie (1761-1821)

Bournemouth Pier, c1900. Artist: William James Reed
Bournemouth Pier, c1900. A 100 foot wooden jetty was completed on 2nd August 1856. It was replaced in 1861 by a 1000 foot wooden pier designed by George Rennie

London Bridge, c1906. View of the bridge, designed by John Rennie and opened in 1831, crowded with traffic. By 1896 it was estimated that London Bridge was the busiest location for traffic in London

London from the Strand Bridge, 1816. Artist: W Wallis
London from the Strand Bridge, 1816. Waterloo Bridge seen during its construction. Designed by John Rennie, the bridge was completed in 1817

Waterloo Bridge, London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
Waterloo Bridge, London, 1817. Waterloo Bridge was built by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821) between 1811 and 1817. Coffer dams were used to construct the piers, instead of caissons

Old Wisdom blinking at the stars, 1782. Artist: W Rennie
Old Wisdom blinking at the stars, 1782. Man of letters and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), as a wise owl, looks at busts of Milton and Pope

London Bridge After The 1904 Widening, London, 20th Century. Built to a design by John Rennie in 1824-1831, this version of London Bridge was dismantled and sold to Lake Havasu City, USA in 1968

Fire in London, 1808. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Fire in London, 1808. Albion Mills, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, London, burning, on 3 March 1791, after the mills were set alight by arsonists

Southwark Bridge from Bank Side, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Southwark Bridge from Bank Side, London, 1817. John Rennies (1761-1821) cast iron bridge over the Thames at Southwark, viewed from the South Bank looking towards St Pauls Cathedral

Waterloo Bridge, London, across the Thames, 1817. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Waterloo Bridge, London, across the Thames, 1817. Waterloo Bridge was built by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821) between 1811 and 1817

Crinan Canal at Lochgilphead, Scotland, 1891. Opened in 1801, the Crinan Canal linked Loch Fyne to the Atlantic. It was designed by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821)

Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, 1831. By George Rennie
Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen. C. 1831. By Scottish sculptor George Rennie (1802-1860). Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

FAMOUS ENGINEERS. Fictional group portrait of famous British engineers and inventors. Front row: Mark Brunel, James Watt, George Stephenson; back row: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Thomas Telford

The Union Chain Bridge, Horncliffe - Scottish Border
The Union Chain Bridge between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Borders, Scotland. The border between England and Scotland

Chepstow Bridge, the fine iron bridge over the River Wye, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. It connects England with South Wales

London Bridge Open 1831
King William IV and Queen Adelaide at the opening ceremony of John Rennies new London Bridge. The bridge was later dismantled & rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1971. Date: 1 August 1831

Rennies locks on the Rochdale canal

Governor viewing exhibition of works, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), with his wife, Lady Rennie, and scouting leaders, viewing an exhibition of works

Governor, Mayor and Scouts at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), with the Mayor of Port Louis (Raymond Devienne), scouting leaders, boy scouts and others at a rally

Governor and wife at scouting campfire event, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), with his wife Lady Rennie, as guests at a scouting campfire event. Date: 1960s

Governor opening exhibition of works, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), watched by scouts and their leaders, opening an exhibition of works. Date: 1960s

Governor receiving casket from Mayor, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), receiving a casket from the Mayor, watched by scouts and others

Governor at scouting campfire event, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), presented with a blanket by a female cub leader at a scouting campfire event. She had recently completed a Wood Badge Course in the UK

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"Rennie: A Journey Through Time and Architecture" Step into the world of Rennie, where history and art intertwine to create a captivating narrative. Starting our adventure along the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal, we are greeted by the tranquil beauty of nature's waterway. The View of the River Wye and Old Wye Bridge at Chepstow beckons us further, offering a glimpse into an era long gone. As we delve deeper into Rennie's story, we encounter John Rennie in sepia anonymity. His legacy lives on through his remarkable works such as "Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, " a masterpiece crafted by George Rennie in 1831. Crossing over the Serpentine Bridge, we find ourselves amidst tales that span from The Admiralty Office to heart-wrenching scenes like The Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy. These snapshots remind us of both triumphs and tragedies etched within history's pages. Continuing our journey alongside countrymen on a stage coach, we pass by iconic landmarks like The Monument and Pie Corner. Each holds its own significance in shaping London's identity throughout time. A pause is warranted to appreciate Regency ornate cottages showcased in Plan and elevation form - architectural marvels that transport us back to an era defined by elegance and grandeur. The Construction of London Bridge unfolds before our eyes through pencil strokes on paper - a testament to human ingenuity standing tall against adversity since 1830. Venturing beyond British shores, Aberdeen Line Direct Steamers for Natal & East Africa invite dreams of distant lands filled with adventure yet untold. But it is upon sightseeing the old Roman Bridge at Musselburgh that John Rennie finds inspiration stirring deep within his imagination. This ancient relic connects him not only with history but also with his own creative spirit.