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"Darton: A Journey Through Art, History

Background imageDarton Collection: Mother Julian, 1912

Mother Julian, 1912. Julian of Norwich (c8 November 1342-c1416) was an English anchoress and an important Christian mystic and theologian. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Background imageDarton Collection: Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts

Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk

Background imageDarton Collection: Book cover design, The Cloud King

Book cover design, The Cloud King: or up in the air & down in the sea, by W Stephens Hayward, London: Darton and Hodge, 1866. Showing a balloon attached to a whale. 1866

Background imageDarton Collection: London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House

London Guildhall, Gog and Magog and the Mansion House. View of the Guildhall in Moorgate 30, statues of the mythological giant Gogmagog and Corineus 31

Background imageDarton Collection: Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83

Background imageDarton Collection: Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing

Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing and the Flowerpot Man. Man spreading water on the streets in front of a butchers shop 76

Background imageDarton Collection: Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand

Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow. Waterman, Ticket Porter and Fellowship Porter 79

Background imageDarton Collection: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo

The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge. Stage coach in front of the General Post-Office in St. Martins le Grand 64

Background imageDarton Collection: The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum

The Royal Academy, Covent Garden and the British Museum. The Royal Academy founded in 1768 in Somerset House 67, woman with black servant shopping for flowers in Covent Garden market 68

Background imageDarton Collection: The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy

The Lamplighter, Watchman and Link-boy. London lamplighter with ladder and fuse lighting streetlamps 55, watchman in great coat with lantern and rattle 56

Background imageDarton Collection: The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy

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

Background imageDarton Collection: Tombs in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall

Tombs in Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and Westminster Bridge. Young man pointing to a Latin inscription on a stone tomb in Westminster Abbey 52

Background imageDarton Collection: Temple Bar, Paviors and Westminster Abbey

Temple Bar, Paviors and Westminster Abbey. The old city gate at Temple Bar 49, Paviors at work with pick and hammer paving the streets with Scottish stone 50

Background imageDarton Collection: Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriar s

Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriar s
Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge. Chair-mender repairing a chair seat with rushes in Punyer Alley 46

Background imageDarton Collection: St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder. Clock with figures striking bells at St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street 42

Background imageDarton Collection: Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

Background imageDarton Collection: The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital. View of the Bank of England 33, the dome of St Pauls Cathedral 34, and the Blue-Coat School for orphans 35

Background imageDarton Collection: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes. Boy chased by an angry bull near Smithfield market 36, dustman with horse-drawn cart removing rubbish 37

Background imageDarton Collection: Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India

Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India
The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26

Background imageDarton Collection: Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and

Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange. Street entertainer with chained bear in muzzle and musician with dancing dogs in costumes 23

Background imageDarton Collection: Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray, Twopenny-Post
Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy. Itinerant sales girls selling nosegays 19, and watercress on the street 20

Background imageDarton Collection: The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building. Crown, orb and sceptre in the Jewel Office in the Tower of London 16

Background imageDarton Collection: The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory

The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower. Beefeater showing tourists weapons from the Spanish Armada in the Armory 13

Background imageDarton Collection: The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London

The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London. The New Custom House opened in 1817 on Lower Thames Street 10, Press Gang men armed with swords

Background imageDarton Collection: The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and barge

The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and barge
The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge. London Bellman or Town Crier reading a notice about missing child Tommy Dallow 7, London Wharf at the East India Docks 8

Background imageDarton Collection: New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger

New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger. New London Bridge built by John Rennie in 1825 4, Billingsgate fish market 5 and Scavengers with horse and cart cleaning the streets 6

Background imageDarton Collection: Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner

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

Background imageDarton Collection: Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London

Background imageDarton Collection: Barnsley S75 5 Map

Barnsley S75 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barnsley S75 5

Background imageDarton Collection: View of buildings in Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1790

View of buildings in Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1790

Background imageDarton Collection: Map of London, c1563 Artist: William Darton

Map of London, c1563 Artist: William Darton
Map of the City of London and the City of Westminster c1563

Background imageDarton Collection: Wells Cathedral, 1912

Wells Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912

Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid

Background imageDarton Collection: Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912

Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912. Thomas Ken (1637-1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnody

Background imageDarton Collection: Norwich Cathedral, 1912

Norwich Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912

Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

Background imageDarton Collection: William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912

William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912. William of Wykeham (1320 or 1324- 1404) was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England

Background imageDarton Collection: Langstons interview with King John, 1912

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Background imageDarton Collection: Lincoln Cathedral, 1912

Lincoln Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: The Scene of Saint Thomas, 1912

The Scene of Saint Thomas, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Ruins of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy, 1912

Ruins of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Saint Anselm refusing the Archbishopric, 1912

Saint Anselm refusing the Archbishopric, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912

Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1912

Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912

Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: The Ruins of Iona, 1912

The Ruins of Iona, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageDarton Collection: Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912

Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]



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"Darton: A Journey Through Art, History, and London's Landmarks" Step into the enchanting world as we explore a collection of captivating artworks that bring to life the rich history and iconic landmarks of London. In "Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, " painted by Winifred Mary Letts in 1912, we witness the legendary encounter between Saint Hugh and a majestic swan, symbolizing divine grace and miracles. Another masterpiece from 1912 is "Mother Julian, " which portrays an ethereal figure immersed in contemplation. This painting invites us to delve into the spiritual realm while pondering Mother Julian's profound wisdom. The book cover design for "The Cloud King" transports us to a whimsical realm where clouds take on vibrant hues, hinting at a fantastical journey awaiting within its pages. As winter takes hold in "Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug, " we are transported to frozen ponds where skaters glide gracefully amidst frosty landscapes. The fire-plug adds a touch of warmth amidst this wintry scene. Witness everyday scenes come alive with "Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing. " This artwork captures a charming moment as watermen diligently tend to their duties while a young boy waits patiently at a bustling street crossing. Experience London's vibrant energy through depictions of various porters such as Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand. These hardworking individuals form an integral part of city life - ensuring smooth operations across Charing Cross, Carlton House Quadrant, Regent Street. Marvel at architectural wonders showcased in paintings like "The General Post-Office" or Southwark Bridge leading towards Waterloo. These landmarks stand tall against time - testaments to London's grandeur throughout history. Immerse yourself in culture with glimpses into prestigious institutions like The Royal Academy or Covent Garden; feel inspired by intellectual pursuits within The British Museum.