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Robert Bloomfield Collection

Robert Bloomfield, an English poet born in 1766, is celebrated for his evocative verses that captured the essence of rural life

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: The fame that came from a cobbler's shop (litho)

The fame that came from a cobbler's shop (litho)
976608 The fame that came from a cobbler's shop (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fame that came from a cobbler's shop)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, English poet, 1822 (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, English poet, 1822 (engraving)
6014826 Robert Bloomfield, English poet, 1822 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield (1766-1823), English poet, 1822.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Farm House at Sapiston (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Farm House at Sapiston (engraving)
6028569 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Farm House at Sapiston (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farm House at Sapiston)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet, portrait (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet, portrait (engraving)
6028577 Robert Bloomfield, poet, portrait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield, poet, portrait)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: The Mother of Robert Bloomfield, the Poet (engraving)

The Mother of Robert Bloomfield, the Poet (engraving)
6028574 The Mother of Robert Bloomfield, the Poet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mother of Robert Bloomfield, the Poet)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from Euston Park (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from Euston Park (engraving)
6028570 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from Euston Park (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakenham from Euston Park)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Troston Hall, the Seat of Capel Lofft Esquire (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Troston Hall, the Seat of Capel Lofft Esquire (engraving)
6028565 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Troston Hall, the Seat of Capel Lofft Esquire (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troston Hall, the Seat of Capel Lofft Esquire)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: House in Pitchers Court, Bell Alley, once the residence of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)

House in Pitchers Court, Bell Alley, once the residence of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)
607318 House in Pitchers Court, Bell Alley, once the residence of Robert Bloomfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in Pitchers Court, Bell Alley)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill (engraving)
6028582 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Honington Church, and the Cottage in which Robert Bloomfield was born

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Honington Church, and the Cottage in which Robert Bloomfield was born (engraving)
6028579 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Honington Church, and the Cottage in which Robert Bloomfield was born (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honington Church)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Euston Hall (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Euston Hall (engraving)
6028575 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Euston Hall (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euston Hall)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Birth-Place of Robert Bloomfield, Honington, Suffolk (engraving)

Birth-Place of Robert Bloomfield, Honington, Suffolk (engraving)
3638577 Birth-Place of Robert Bloomfield, Honington, Suffolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth-Place of Robert Bloomfield, Honington, Suffolk)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, English poet (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, English poet (engraving)
6014831 Robert Bloomfield, English poet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield (1766-1823), English poet.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Danish Mounds, Thetford (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Danish Mounds, Thetford (engraving)
6028572 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Danish Mounds, Thetford (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish Mounds, Thetford)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Sapiston Church (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Sapiston Church (engraving)
6028568 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Sapiston Church (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapiston Church)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from the Meadows (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from the Meadows (engraving)
6028567 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Fakenham from the Meadows (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakenham from the Meadows)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield (engraving)
978360 Robert Bloomfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)

Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)
819946 Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield, English poet. Drawn by Eldridge, engraved by Ridley)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Temple in Euston Park (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Temple in Euston Park (engraving)
6028573 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Temple in Euston Park (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple in Euston Park)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Place Farm, near Thetford (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Place Farm, near Thetford (engraving)
6028571 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Place Farm, near Thetford (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place Farm, near Thetford)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakefield Lodge, Whittlebury Forest (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakefield Lodge, Whittlebury Forest (engraving)
6028566 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakefield Lodge, Whittlebury Forest (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wakefield Lodge, Whittlebury Forest)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakes Oak (engraving)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakes Oak (engraving)
6028563 Robert Bloomfield, poet: Wakes Oak (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wakes Oak)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)

Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving)
819865 Portrait of Robert Bloomfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bloomfield, English poet)

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Bloomfield, (1766-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Bloomfield, (1766-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bloomfield, (1766-1823), 1830. Robert Bloomfield (1766-1823) English working class poet, shoemaker and bookseller. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Coleman Street, London, 1823

Coleman Street, London, 1823
View of house in Pitchers Court, Little Bell Alley near Coleman Street, London, 1823. Depicts two women, a washing line and two boys playing marbles.This was once the residence of the poet Robert

Background imageRobert Bloomfield Collection: Austins Farm at Sapiston, Suffolk, the early residence of Robert Bloomfield, 1840

Austins Farm at Sapiston, Suffolk, the early residence of Robert Bloomfield, 1840. Artist: G Harrison
Austins Farm at Sapiston, Suffolk, the early residence of Robert Bloomfield, 1840. English poet Bloomfield (1766-1823) spent his childhood here


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Robert Bloomfield, an English poet born in 1766, is celebrated for his evocative verses that captured the essence of rural life. His works continue to inspire and resonate with readers even today. In one engraving titled "The Farm House at Sapiston, " we catch a glimpse of Bloomfield's idyllic childhood home. Surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, this picturesque setting undoubtedly influenced his poetic imagination. Another engraving showcases a portrait of the poet himself. With a contemplative expression on his face, it is evident that Bloomfield possessed a deep sensitivity towards nature and the human experience. This inherent empathy shines through in his heartfelt verses. "The Mother of Robert Bloomfield" engraving pays homage to the woman who nurtured and supported him throughout his life. It serves as a reminder that behind every great artist lies someone who believed in their potential and encouraged their creative pursuits. Bloomfield's love for nature is further depicted in engravings such as "Fakenham from Euston Park, " where he captures the beauty of the countryside with vivid imagery. These landscapes became not only subjects for his poetry but also sources of solace and inspiration. One engraving portrays Troston Hall, owned by Capel Lofft Esquire - an influential figure who recognized Bloomfield's talent early on. Lofft provided financial support to help publish some of Bloomfield's most renowned works, ensuring they reached wider audiences. Pitchers Court in Bell Alley stands as another significant location associated with Bloomfield's life journey. Once serving as his residence, this humble abode witnessed countless hours spent honing his craft amidst bustling London streets. "The Triangular Tower" on Shooters Hill holds significance as well since it served as both an observation point and muse for our esteemed poet. From its vantage point, he could contemplate life's complexities while finding solace within its tranquil surroundings.