Old Saint Paul Collection

The Body of Amabel carried to the Dead Cart (engraving)
725514 The Body of Amabel carried to the Dead Cart (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Body of Amabel carried to the Dead Cart)

The Plague Pit (engraving)
725515 The Plague Pit (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague Pit. Illustration for Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (George Routledge)

Leonard Holt conveying the Packet to the Grocer (engraving)
725518 Leonard Holt conveying the Packet to the Grocer (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonard Holt conveying the Packet to the Grocer)

The Duel (engraving)
725526 The Duel (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duel. Illustration for Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (George Routledge)

Solomon Eagle denouncing the City (engraving)
725521 Solomon Eagle denouncing the City (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomon Eagle denouncing the City)

Saint Pauls converted into a Pest House (engraving)
725517 Saint Pauls converted into a Pest House (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Pauls converted into a Pest House)

Blaize tasting the Plague Medicines (engraving)
725529 Blaize tasting the Plague Medicines (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaize tasting the Plague Medicines)

The Grocer and his Family at Prayers (engraving)
725527 The Grocer and his Family at Prayers (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving)
725525 Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes)

The Smith threatening Leonard Holt (engraving)
725524 The Smith threatening Leonard Holt (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smith threatening Leonard Holt)

Leonard Holt conversing with the Masons before the Portico of Saint Pauls (engraving)
725520 Leonard Holt conversing with the Masons before the Portico of Saint Pauls (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dance of Death (engraving)
725519 The Dance of Death (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of Death)

The Fate of Chowles and Judith (engraving)
725513 The Fate of Chowles and Judith (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fate of Chowles and Judith)

The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving)
725531 The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coffin Makers Carousal)

The Stake (engraving)
725532 The Stake (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stake. Illustration for Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (George Routledge)

Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague (engraving)
725530 Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague)

Leonard preventing the Earl of Rochesters Marriage with Amabel in the Choir of Saint Pauls (engraving)
725523 Leonard preventing the Earl of Rochesters Marriage with Amabel in the Choir of Saint Pauls (engraving) by Franklin

Old St Paul s: Title page (engraving)
725511 Old St Paul s: Title page (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old St Paul s: Title page)

Lilly and Quatremain digging for the treasure in Saint Faiths (engraving)
725528 Lilly and Quatremain digging for the treasure in Saint Faiths (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pauls Walk (engraving)
725522 Pauls Walk (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pauls Walk. Illustration for Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (George Routledge)

The Burning of Saint Pauls (engraving)
725512 The Burning of Saint Pauls (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of Saint Paul s)

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"Old Saint Paul: A Glimpse into the Dark Days of Despair" Step back in time and witness the haunting tale of "Old Saint Paul, " a city plagued by death and despair. Through a series of gripping engravings, we are transported to an era where life was fragile, and fear loomed over every corner. In "The Body of Amabel carried to the Dead Cart, " we see the grim reality as victims succumb to the merciless grasp of the plague. The streets become a macabre dance with death, as bodies are collected for their final journey. "The Plague Pit" reveals a chilling sight - an ominous burial ground filled with countless souls lost to this deadly disease. It serves as a stark reminder that no one is spared from its wrath. Amidst this chaos, "Judith Malmayus meditating the Murder of Amabel" captures both desperation and treachery intertwined. In these dire times, even those closest can turn against each other in search of survival. Meanwhile, Leonard Holt becomes our reluctant hero in "Leonard Holt conveying the Packet to the Grocer. " With determination etched on his face, he braves danger to deliver vital supplies amidst uncertainty and mistrust. As tensions rise, "The Duel" showcases how fear can drive men towards violence. In this battle for dominance or perhaps redemption itself, lives hang precariously by a thread. But amidst darkness emerges Solomon Eagle in "Solomon Eagle denouncing the City. " His fiery words echo through empty streets as he condemns society's sins while seeking solace from divine intervention. Witnessing such devastation firsthand is jarring when we see "Saint Pauls converted into a Pest House. " Once revered for its grandeur, it now stands transformed into an asylum for those afflicted by this relentless plague. Hope flickers faintly through Blaize's resilience in "Blaize tasting the Plague Medicines.