Rs Surtees Collection

Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John Leech
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)

Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Robert Smith Surtees, English writer and editor (engraving)
3622018 Robert Smith Surtees, English writer and editor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Smith Surtees (1805-1864)

Mr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fete at St. Cloud, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fe te at St. Cloud, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Sporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Sporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwell s
Mr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwells Wild-beast Show, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Oh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Oh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Getting on Board the Margate Steam Packet at London Bridges Wharf, 1838. Artist: William Heath
Getting on Board the Margate Steam Packet at London Bridges Wharf, 1838. From Jorrockss Jaunts & Jollities, by R. S. Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trü bner & Co. Ltd. London, 1838 ]

The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hounds, 1838
Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hound, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities, Highly Illustrated, 1838
Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr

John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838
John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen

Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

The Table d Hote- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Artist
The Table d Ho te- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entree into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entre e into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Stotfold - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Who am I! I m the Mistress of this ere ouse, and this is the young Squire!, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Who am I! I m the Mistress of this ere ouse, and this is the young Squire!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Mr Romford at Dalberry Lees, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Mr Romford at Dalberry Lees, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Billy Balsam in his new Livery, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Billy Balsam in his new Livery, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Ladies, 1865. Artist: John Leech
The Ladies, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Invasion, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
The Invasion, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Sink! Ar always said ar could polish him off, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Sink! Ar always said ar could polish him off, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. Artist: John Leech
The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Rosa at Mayfield, 1860. Artist: John Leech
Rosa at Mayfield, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Mr. Bunting on his way to the Pic-Nic, 1860. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Bunting on his way to the Pic-Nic, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Old Wotherspoons Hare!, 1858. Artist: John Leech
Old Wotherspoons Hare!, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

Billy is introduced to the Majors Harriers, 1858. Artist: John Leech
Billy is introduced to the Majors Harriers, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Handley Cross Fancy Ball, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Barege & The Draft, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Barege & The Draft, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Lecture on Unting, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Lecture on Unting, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Michael Hardey, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Michael Hardey, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

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Robert Smith Surtees was an English writer and editor, known for his humorous and satirical works. His most famous character, Mr. Jorrocks, became a beloved figure in British literature. In the illustrations by artists John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne, Henry Thomas Alken, and William Heath, we see glimpses of Surtees' witty storytelling. In "Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, " we witness the lively banter between characters as they navigate the bustling streets of 1865 Romford. The artwork captures their animated expressions perfectly. "Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford" depicts a dramatic scene where Captain Spurrier faces an unexpected challenge in this vibrant town. The detailed illustrations by John Leech and Hablot Knight Browne bring this thrilling moment to life. "The Kill on The Cat & Custard Pot Day" showcases Surtees' ability to blend humor with sporting events. This c1854 creation by John Leech is filled with action-packed scenes that capture both excitement and amusement. As Mr. Jorrocks enters Handley Cross in 1854 (illustrated by John Leech), readers are introduced to a charming character who will continue to entertain them throughout Surtees' works. Henry Thomas Alken's artworks transport us back to 1838 France as we witness Mr. Jorrocks taking a ride at St. Cloud Fete or beating the Baron for speed during Sporting in France - each illustration brimming with energy and laughter-inducing moments. In another piece illustrated by Henry Thomas Alken titled "Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of Yorkshireman, " we find ourselves immersed in amusing encounters between characters from different regions - showcasing Surtees' talent for creating memorable dialogues. The Paris Diligence surprises Mr. Jorrockss (illustration: Henry Thomas Alken) adds yet another layer of hilarity as our protagonist finds himself in an unexpected situation, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the outcome.