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Bartholomew Collection (page 11)

Bartholomew, a name that resonates through time and geography, leaving its mark on maps and hospitals alike

Background imageBartholomew Collection: PIRATE, 1724. Captain Bartholomew Roberts with two ships, the Royal Fortune and Ranger

PIRATE, 1724. Captain Bartholomew Roberts with two ships, the Royal Fortune and Ranger, takes 11 sail in Whydah Road on the Coast of Guiney, 11 January 1721-1722. Line engraving, English, 1724

Background imageBartholomew Collection: BARTHOLOMEW GOSNOLD (1572-1607). English navigator. Gosnold trading with Indians on the New

BARTHOLOMEW GOSNOLD (1572-1607). English navigator. Gosnold trading with Indians on the New England coast, 1602. Line engraving, 1634

Background imageBartholomew Collection: THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. Wood engraving after a painting by

THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. Wood engraving after a painting by Henri Felix Emmanuel Philippoteaux (1815-1884)

Background imageBartholomew Collection: PIRATE CREW. The crew of Captain Bartholomew Roberts, known as Black Bart

PIRATE CREW. The crew of Captain Bartholomew Roberts, known as Black Bart, celebrating a successful raid on the Guinea Coast of Africa in the early 18th century. Woodcut, early 19th century

Background imageBartholomew Collection: THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13)

THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13). Wood engraving, American, 1884

Background imageBartholomew Collection: BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS. The pirate Bartholomew Roberts shown with his ships Royal Fortune and Ranger

BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS. The pirate Bartholomew Roberts shown with his ships Royal Fortune and Ranger, and the 11 ships they captured off the Guinea coast of Africa in 1722. Line engraving, English, 1724

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Entrance to St. Bartholomew-the-Great, London

Entrance to St. Bartholomew-the-Great, London
The Gatehouse. The Tudor entrance to St. Bartholomew-the-Great, West Smithfield, London Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Operating Table 2

Operating Table 2
St Bartholomews Hospital Operating Table in the Trendelenburg position. [This catalogue contains 2000 pages of medical equipment] Date: 1930

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Operating Table 1

Operating Table 1
St Bartholomews Hospital Operating Table in horizontal position. [This catalogue contains 2000 pages of medical equipment] Date: 1930

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Percival Pott

Percival Pott
PERCIVALL POTT surgeon at St Bartholomews hospital, London, who gave his name to a fracture of the ankle and a deformity of the spine, Potts disease. Date: 1714 - 1788

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Bartholomew Fair by Purcell

Bartholomew Fair by Purcell
Musical score to Bartholomew Fair by Henry Purcell. Date: 17th century

Background imageBartholomew Collection: MAP: ATLANTIC VOYAGES. Map showing the routes of the major European voyages of discovery

MAP: ATLANTIC VOYAGES. Map showing the routes of the major European voyages of discovery, from Leif Ericsson (1001) to Henry Hudson (1610)

Background imageBartholomew Collection: ARAGON: JESUS & DISCIPLES. Jesus and His Disciples. Oil on wood by Jose Aragon, 1824-1835

ARAGON: JESUS & DISCIPLES. Jesus and His Disciples. Oil on wood by Jose Aragon, 1824-1835

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Medical museum, St Bartholomews Hospital, London

Medical museum, St Bartholomews Hospital, London
A view of the medical museum at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The room is packed with shelves and display cases containing medical specimens, most of them in glass jars

Background imageBartholomew Collection: St Bartholomews Church, Brightwell, Oxon

St Bartholomews Church, Brightwell, Oxon

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Isla Bartolome (Bartholomew Island), Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Isla Bartolome (Bartholomew Island), Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Bartholomew Fair (1721)

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Italian conjuror Bartholomeo Bosco

Italian conjuror Bartholomeo Bosco
Print of etching of Italian conjuror, Bartholomeo Bosco, drawn in 1838. Giovanni Bartholomew (Bartolomeo) Bosco (January 3, 1793 - March 7)

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew

Two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew
Development of high speed railway travel; two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew. On its initial run the locomotive arrived into Paddington three minutes early

Background imageBartholomew Collection: St Bartholomew Flayed

St Bartholomew Flayed
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE depicted in the course of being flayed alive on the orders of a barbarian king, though the legend may have no basis in fact

Background imageBartholomew Collection: St Bartholomew Reading

St Bartholomew Reading
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE he is always depicted carrying a knife, even when - as here - he is reading a book

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Butterworth Dole

Butterworth Dole
ENGLAND: BUTTERWORTH DOLE & WIDOWs SIXPENCE, St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, London. On Good Friday widows over 60 receive a sixpence & Hot X bun

Background imageBartholomew Collection: 16th C Smithfield Street

16th C Smithfield Street
Street scene in Smithfield, London

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Bartholomew, Apostle

Bartholomew, Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Pig / Learned Toby 18C

Pig / Learned Toby 18C
Toby, the learned pig at Bartholomew Fair

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Bartholomew Conjuror

Bartholomew Conjuror
Mr Lane, a conjuror, performs magic tricks with cards and counters at Bartholomew Fair Date: 17th century

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Bartholomew Fair Colour

Bartholomew Fair Colour
A panoramic view of the Fair, showing swings and roundabouts in the foreground, the stage in the background, and all manner of hawkers, tricksters and vendors of things to eat

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Newsam Clock 1590

Newsam Clock 1590
Clock made by Bartholomew Newsam, clockmaker to queen Elizabeth I

Background imageBartholomew Collection: Missionaries / Asia

Missionaries / Asia
The monastery of Echmiatzin (Utch Kilisseh) in Turkish Armenia, allegedly founded by saint Bartholomew in the 1st century



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Bartholomew, a name that resonates through time and geography, leaving its mark on maps and hospitals alike. From the bustling streets of London to the tranquil landscapes of Devonport and Stonehouse, Bartholomew's legacy is etched into history. In the early 20th century, J. Bartholomew & Co. Crafted a masterpiece - a map of the Trans-Siberian Railway. This intricate engraving showcased their expertise in cartography, guiding travelers along this iconic route with precision and accuracy. Meanwhile, St. Bartholomews Hospital stood as a beacon of healing in 18th-century London. Its courtyard witnessed countless tales of resilience and recovery, offering solace to those seeking medical aid amidst bustling city life. The Royal Atlas by Bartholomew transported us back to Victorian times with an old map of Plymouth, Devonport, and Stonehouse from 1898. It captured the essence of these coastal towns with meticulous detail - every street corner immortalized for generations to come. Venturing further north on another page from the Royal Atlas was Durham's old map from 1898 by none other than Bartholomew himself. The winding rivers and ancient landmarks painted a vivid picture of this historic city nestled in England's northeast countryside. Back in London again at St. Bartholomews Hospital - The Quadrangle revealed itself as an architectural marvel designed to inspire hope within its walls. Henry VIII Gate stood tall since 1886; it bore witness to centuries' worth of stories unfolding within its grand entrance. But beyond maps and hospitals lies artistry too - John Bartholomew captured the beauty of Isle of Wight in his c20th-century artwork. His brushstrokes brought life to serene landscapes that whispered tales only nature could tell. Dublin's Rotunda Hospital found itself intertwined with our narrative as well – reminding us that even across borders, Bartholomew's influence reached far and wide.