Boswell Collection

Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Color engraving, 19th century
MITRE TAVERN: S. JOHNSON. Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Color engraving, 19th century

David Boswell Reid, M.D, F.R.S.E Doctor and sanitation reformer from Edinburgh, responsible for the ventilation and lighting of the House of Commons in the 1840s

Boswell and Johnson walking down Fleet Street, London
Engraving showing Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell walking, arm in arm, along Fleet Street in London

Boswell, Edinburgh Home
BOSWELLs home in James Court, Edinburgh. Hume also lived here

Dr Johnson / Highland Tour
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell, during their Highland tour

Dr Johnson / Mitre / Boswell
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell at the Mitre Tavern

Tom Davies bookseller
Thomas Davies bookshop in Russell Street. Tom Davies, bookseller, actor and author and friend of Boswell and Johnson, who amongst other works wrote The Life of Garrick (1780)

Boswell Court
View of Boswell Court, London. One of several courts and alleyways demolished in the 1860s to make way for the building of the Royal Courts of Justice

Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London

Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Artist: Charles Green
Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Boswell: I talked of the cheerfulness of Fleet Street, owing to the constant quick succession of people which we perceive passing through it

Mark Boswell High Jump 09 September 1999 Date: 09 September 1999

A portrait of Walter Winchell, the Boswell of Broadway, 1930 Date: 1930

Auchinleck churchyard, burial place of James Boswell
Achinleck churchyeard with the family vault of Lord Auchinleck in which James Boswell was buried. Date: 1895

Johnson and Boswell in Bolt Court, London
Dr Samuel Johnson and his friend James Boswell in Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London. 18th century

Chatting from Boswells Hebridean Journey (coloured engraving)
812896 Chatting from Boswells Hebridean Journey (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatting from Boswells Hebridean Journey)

The Boswell Centenary (engraving)
1628175 The Boswell Centenary (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boswell Centenary. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1895)

Edmund Kean as Shakespeares Richard III, at Drury Lane Theatre in 1814. Seen here in Act V, looking troubled on the eve of the Battle of Boswell. 1814

Vauxhall, 1732 (coloured engraving)
610661 Vauxhall, 1732 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall, 1732.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Dr Johnson in the Highlands (engraving)
1063000 Dr Johnson in the Highlands (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson in the Highlands)

Dr Johnson and his friends (engraving)
973312 Dr Johnson and his friends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson and his friends)

The Johnson Centenary, Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street (engraving)
1045912 The Johnson Centenary, Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Johnson Centenary)

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Journalist, With a View of Auckinleck-or the Land of Stones (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

Frontispiece (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

The Dance on Dun-Can (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 15, 1786

Wit and Wisdom (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

The Reconciliation (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Vision (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 15, 1786

Setting out from Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 30, 1786

Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Contest at Auckinleck (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 10, 1786

Scottifying the Palate (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 30, 1786

Veronica, a Breakfast Conversation (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 30, 1786

Sailing Among the Hebrides (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 10, 1786

Lodging at M Queens (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Recovery (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, Bozzy and Piozzi by Peter Pindar)
Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, " Bozzy and Piozzi" by Peter Pindar), 1780-86

Frontispiece, Revising for the Second Edition (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 15, 1786

Walking Up the High Street, Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

Lincoln LN11 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lincoln LN11 0

Boswell, (1740-1795), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Boswell, (1740-1795), 1830. James Boswell (1740-1795) Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, known for his biography of Samuel Johnson

Africa, Zimbabwe, Mana Pools National Park. Elephant walking among trees. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Jamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. Creator: WH Caffyn
Jamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. From " The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson" by Scottish diarist and author James Boswell (1740-1795)

James Boswell, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
James Boswell, 1953. Illustration to James Boswells " Diary", published in an evening newspaper in serial form. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Thrales Brewery, Southwark, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Facsimile of a corrected proof by Johnson of his Lives of the Poets, from the original in the Forster Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, 1907

John Hoole (b. 1727, d. 1803), 1907. John Hoole (1727-1803), was an English translator. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]

Facsimile title-page (reduced) of Johnsons Lives of the Poets - as re-issued in separate form. This work contained fifty-four biographies, 1907

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"Boswell: A Journey through Time and Friendship" Step into the world of Boswell, where history intertwines with friendship and adventure. This captivating caption takes us on a journey from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil Edinburgh home of James Boswell. In the 19th century color engraving, we find ourselves at the Mitre Tavern in London, witnessing an iconic meeting between Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson. Their conversations echo through time as they discuss literature, philosophy, and life itself. David Boswell Reid's name also emerges in our exploration. Perhaps a distant relative or admirer of James Boswell? The connection remains shrouded in mystery but adds another layer to this fascinating tale. As we continue down Fleet Street in London, we can almost hear the footsteps of Dr. Johnson and his loyal companion Boswell echoing through history. Their bond is unbreakable as they navigate both literary circles and everyday life together. But it is not just London that holds significance for our protagonist; Edinburgh becomes their beloved home. Within its walls lies a sanctuary for reflection and creativity – a place where ideas flourish under the watchful eye of Scotland's capital city. Dr. Johnson's Highland Tour comes alive before our eyes as he explores rugged landscapes alongside his faithful friend Boswell. Together they traverse mountainsides, capturing moments that will forever be etched into their memories. The Mitre Tavern resurfaces once again – an emblematic location symbolizing camaraderie between Dr. Johnson and his ever-loyal companion Boswell. Here they share laughter over pints while engaging in intellectual debates that shape their understanding of the world around them. Boswell Court stands tall amidst grandeur - perhaps named after our enigmatic hero himself? Its origins remain unknown but serve as a reminder that even buildings can carry stories within their walls. Mr.