Decimus Collection

Satires by Juvenal
Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). 1st - 2nd centuries AD. Roman poet. Satires. Start of the First Satire. Leyden, 1532

DECIMUS BURTON 1800-1881
DECIMUS BURTON Achieved early renown with his design for the Coliseum in Regents Park. Later laid out Hyde Park and designed the Palm House at Kew with Turner. Date: 1800 - 1881

Wellington Arch, Constitution Hill, London
View of the Wellington Arch, Constitution Hill, London, a triumphal arch to the south of Hyde Park, designed by Decimus Burton and built between 1826 and 1830

Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris
Hyde Park Corner, c1838. After Jas Pollard. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent
The Leas - Folkestone's unique clifftop promenade. Designed in the mid 1800's by Decimus Burton, it includes magnificent buildings, squares and gardens. Date: 1904

Vintage 19th century photograph: Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park

The Holme, Regents Park
The Holme is a mansion located on Inner Circle by Regents Park in the City of Westminster, London, England. It was designed by Decimus Burton, as a residence for the Burton family, and built in 1818

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian II
Roman Emperor Gordian II, 192-238. Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, 145-211. Lucius Septimius Severus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly Entrance, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Hyde Park Corner-Piccadilly Entrance, 1872. Greek Revivalist Hyde Park screen designed by Decimus Burton 1823-1835. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch and Quadriga, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Hyde Park Corner, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Hyde Park Corner, London, c1910. The Hyde Park Screen was designed by Decimus Burton and built between 1822 and 1825. A corner entry to Hyde Park, it replaced an earlier toll gate

Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Monument, London, c1910. Bronze equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington at Hyde Park Corner, designed in 1888 by Joseph Edgar Boehm

Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wellington Arch, Entrance to the Green Park, London, c1915. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London designed by Decimus Burton and built 1826-1830

The Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). London Colosseum to the east of Regents Park, built in 1827 to exhibit Thomas Hornors Panoramic view of London

The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. The Holme, a mansion in Regents Park, designed by Decimus Burton, as a private residence for the Burton family, built in 1818

Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, Regents park was appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries

Hyde Park Corner, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Hyde Park Corner, c1900s. Horse-drawn buses at the busy thoroughfare - the Ionic screen was built between 1822 and 1825 by Decimus Burton

Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch Moved from Hyde Park to Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London

Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly and the Quadriga of Constitution Hill, c1935. View of the Wellington Arch, a triumphal arch in central London between Hyde Park and Green Park

Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935. Apsley House in London was originally built by Robert Adam in 1771-1778

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Folkestone: The Lees, c1896. Artist: Lambert Weston & Son
Folkestone: The Lees, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Interior of the Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, 1904. The Palm House was built by architect Decimus Burton and iron-maker Richard Turner between 1844 and 1848

Folkestone - View Showing the Lees and the Pier, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, London, c1900. Artists: Decimus Burton, York & Son
The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, London, c1900. The Palm House (1844-1848) was the result of cooperation between architect Decimus Burton and iron founder Richard Turner

Hyde Park Corner, London, c1936. From An Album of Motor Cars. [John Player & Sons, London, c1936]

Entrance to Hyde Park, London, c1850 (1878). View showing the Welligton Arch and the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington that stood atop it until the arch was moved in 1882-1883

Hyde Park Corner, London, 1903 (1911). View showing the Ionic screen at the entrance to the park designed by Decimus Burton and built in 1825. From London - North of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant

The Colosseum, Regents Park, London, 1823 (1926). Regents Park Colosseum was a vast, circular exhibition hall with a glazed cupola and a massive portico designed by Decimus Burton

The Geometrical Ascent to the Galleries in the Colosseum, Regents Park, London, 1823 (1926). Regents Park Colosseum was a vast

Coliseum, Regents Park, London, 19th century. Artist: Cox
Coliseum, Regents Park, London, 19th century. The Coliseum, a domed exhibition hall, was designed by Decimus Burton and built between 1823 and 1827. It was demolished in 1875

Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis, aka Juvena. Roman poet during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD

Depiction of a woman in Juvenalian Rome
Depiction of a woman according to the writing of the famous satirist, Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). Juvenal did not have a high opinion of women and particularly felt Roman women had no morals

Endpaper illustration by Cecil Aldin, Farm Babies, showing most of the animals Decimus Duckling meets during the course of the story: a foal, a nanny goat, a calf, a lamb, a turkey, a pig

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Farm Babies. Decimus Duckling tries to strike up a conversation with three young pigs, the Porkers of Sty Hall. Date: 1909

London - Crimean War Memorial and the Athenaeum Club
London - Crimean War Memorial (to the Brigade of Guards) - pulled down and now re-located close by (in 1914). The original was sculpted by John Bell (1811-1895)

The Wellington Arch - Hyde Park Corner, London Date: circa 1910s

Main Gate - Kew Gardens, Kew, London, England
The distinctive, ornate wrought iron gates, the Main Gate to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, south west London, England. Kews Main Gate was completed to Decimus Burtons designs in 1846

The Mount, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire, England. The focus of a half-wheel street layout by Decimus Burton, who laid out what would be the first planned town of the Victorian era

Kew Gardens
An engraving of the interior of the Palm House at Kew Gardens in 1852. Built by the Irish engineer, Richard Turner and architect, Decimus Burton between 1844-1848

Decimus Magnus Ausonius
DECIMUS MAGNUS AUSONIUS Latin poet and rhetorician of Gaul; tutor to Gratian, who later advanced him

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"Decimus: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of Decimus, a captivating blend of history, literature, and iconic landmarks. Inspired by Juvenal's Satires, this enchanting tale takes you on an adventure like no other. Begin your expedition at Wellington Arch on Constitution Hill in London. As you stand beneath its majestic structure, imagine the echoes of ancient Roman emperors who once ruled with power and authority. Their portraits come to life before your eyes - Gordian II and Septimius Severus reign supreme. Continue your voyage along The Leas in Folkestone, Kent. Feel the salty breeze from the English Channel as it whispers tales of long-forgotten civilizations. Here lies a hidden connection to Decimus' past that will unravel secrets untold. Transport yourself to Hyde Park Corner in 1838 through a vintage photograph captured by J Harris. Picture horse-drawn carriages passing by as people gather for King George V's state funeral. Amidst the somber atmosphere, Decimus emerges as an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery. As you traverse The Holme in Regents Park, immerse yourself in its tranquil beauty while contemplating Decimus' purpose and destiny. Is he merely a pawn or does he hold the key to unlocking ancient wisdom? The journey continues with Gustave Doré's depiction of Hyde Park Corner's Piccadilly Entrance in 1872 - bustling with activity and energy. Can you spot Decimus amidst this vibrant scene? His presence is both elusive yet undeniable. Finally, gaze upon Wellington Arch and Quadriga during World War I; witness how time has transformed these landmarks but not their significance. They stand tall as symbols of resilience and triumph over adversity - just like our enigmatic protagonist himself. Piccadilly from Hyde Park Corner beckons us back to c1915; we bid farewell to Decimus but carry his spirit within us.