Topham Collection

Thomas Topham, Strongman
Thomas Topham, the strong man, performing one of his astonishing feats of strength in Spitalfields on 28 May 1741, by lifting barrels weighing 1386 lbs (!)

Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection

Lamplighter holding a ladder and an oil can, 1770. Artist: Edward Topham
Lamplighter holding a ladder and an oil can, 1770

The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772. Creator: Edward Topham
The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772

Roehampton Housing Estate
A photograph of some buildings at the Roehampton Housing Estate, Huntingfield Road from Swinburne Road. The buildings were designed by architect George Topham Forrest. Date: circa 1924

A Garden by the Sea (oil on canvas)
1767296 A Garden by the Sea (oil on canvas) by Topham, Frank William Warwick (1838-1924); 43.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b / w photo)
1604785 The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal)

Tophams Great Feat (engraving)
2777241 Tophams Great Feat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tophams Great Feat. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas)
658281 The Flower Garland, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); 106.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Garland. Frank William Warwick Topham (1838-1924)

Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79, 1873 (oil on canvas)
659852 Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); 123x186.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79)

Hanging Pictures at the Exhibition of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours (engraving)
1624176 Hanging Pictures at the Exhibition of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pilgrims to the Holy Well - by F. W. Topham - from the new water colour exhibition, 1845
Pilgrims to the Holy Well - by F.W. Topham - from the new water colour exhibition, 1845. This is one of the most masterly pictures in the Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours

That School-Girl Complexion! by Topham 1926
A picture of a girl with pen ink on her face and fingers. Date: 1926

FALL / NEWFOUNDLAND / 1938
JAPHET OF MIDDLEHAM Owner: Topham Date: 1938

Captain Epilogue, March 7, 1786. March 7, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Captain Epilogue, March 7, 1786

Private Amusement, January 1, 1786. January 1, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Private Amusement, January 1, 1786

East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 9

Fall / Newfoundland / 1938
JAPHET OF MIDDLEHAM Owner: Topham Date: 1938

Topham Beauclerk (b. 1739 - d. 1780), 1907
Topham Beauclerk (b. 1739 - d.1780), 1907. Topham Beauclerk (1739-1780) was a celebrated wit and a friend of Dr Johnson. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell

Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. Artist
Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. The troops headed by Major Topham, approaching the barrier gate of the Treasury behind which stands William Pitt

Fishmongers Hall from north east, London, c1835. Artist: John Woods
Fishmongers Hall from north east, London, c1835. View of the new Fishmongers Hall (right), looking towards London Bridge, showing a street scene with horse drawn carriages

The Shepherds Meal, 1844. Artist: Francis William Topham
The Shepherds Meal, 1844; showing a shepherds family having a picnic by a stream

Ness Sands Lighthouses, near Bristol, Goucestershire, 1841. Artist: Francis William Topham
Ness Sands Lighthouses, near Bristol, Gloucestershire, 1841

The Ornamental Embellishments, 1814. Artist: Edward Topham
The Ornamental Embellishments, 1814. Featured are Moreau, Bernadotti, Platoff, Schwartzeneerc and Blucher. From portraits taken at Berlin, Vienna, Stockholm, St Petersburg and Paris

A selection of French marshals, 1815. Artist: Edward Topham
A selection of French marshals, 1815

WWII: BATTLE OF BRITAIN. Children taking shelter in a trench during the Battle of Britain. Photograph by John Topham, 1940

Victoria / Albert / Topham
QUEEN VICTORIA BRITISH ROYALTY Victoria and Albert at the time of their wedding. Date: 1840

A Roman Triumph (Topham)
A Roman emperor and his young son triumphantly parade through Rome in a chariot, with the enthusiastic crowds and bearers of the Roman standard "s P Q R" all around them

The Impossible Person by Inez Topham 1926
Children on a tennis court notice a child happily walking passed them wearing the wrong attire. Date: 1926

Isabella, by Francis W Topham (from Measure for Measure). 1888

Topham Beauclerk
TOPHAM BEAUCLERK scholar, friend of Dr Johnson Date: 1739 - 1780

Our pleasant parlour games! 1928
Children sitting around a table playing cards. Date: 1928

Drawings Prints, Print, Captain Epilogue, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Edward Topham
Drawings and Prints, Print, Captain Epilogue, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Edward Topham, Thomas Rowlandson, E. Jackson, British, York 1751-1820 Doncaster, British, London 1757-1827 London, Topham

Cottage Interior, Claddagh, Galway (1845). Topham, Francis William 1808 - 1877. Date: 1845

Source Size = 3843 x 4793
" saved from the Flood, " by F.W. Topham, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1871

lel the Tshar Ari Said Euri to Her
" lel the Tshar Ari Said Euri to Her. at this Order she Extinguished the Embers with Water." Drawn by F.W. Topham

The Highland Mother Painted by F. W. Topham, Francis William Topham, 1808-1877, 1851
The Highland Mother Painted by F.W. Topham, Francis William Topham, 1808-1877, 1851 Engraving

Sea Urchin. by F. W. W. Topham
Sea Urchin. by F.W.W. Topham

A Spanish Gipsy. Painted by F. W. Topham. Spain
A Spanish Gipsy. Painted by F.W. Topham. Spain

The moment of imagination, engraving 1785, Edward Topham, a pen in his hand, has just kicked over his circular writing table in frenzied inspiration. He raises his clenched fist

FRENCH MARSHALLS. Napoleons marshalls: Joachim Murat, Andre Massena, Michel Ney, Louis Berthier, Auguste Marmont, and Nicolas Soult. Engraving by Freeman and Francis William Topham, c1815

THOMAS TOPHAM (1710?-1749). English strong-man. Etching, English, early 19th century

CROWE: BOSWELL, 1859. Boswells Introduction to the Literary Club. Engraving after a painting by Eyre Crowe, 1859. Left to right: Edmund Burke, Bennet Langton (standing), Oliver Goldsmith (seated)

The Moment Of Imagination, Engraving 1785, Edward Topham, A Pen In His Hand, Has Just Kicked Over His Circular Writing Table In Frenzied Inspiration. He Raises His Clenched Fist

Lel The Tshar Ari Said Euri To Her. At This Order She Extinguished The Embers With Water. Drawn By F. w. Topham
lel The Tshar Ari Said Euri To Her. At This Order She Extinguished The Embers With Water. Drawn By F.w. Topham

Sea Urchin. by F. W. W. Topham
Sea Urchin. by F.W.W. Topham

The Highland Mother Painted by F. W. Topham, Francis William Topham, 1808-1877, 1851
The Highland Mother Painted by F.W. Topham, Francis William Topham, 1808-1877, 1851 Engraving

A Spanish Gipsy. Painted by F. W. Topham. Spain
A Spanish Gipsy. Painted by F.W. Topham. Spain

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"Thomas Topham: The Unforgettable Strongman and Multifaceted Artist" Thomas Topham, a name that resonates with strength and artistic prowess. Known as the legendary strongman of his time, Thomas Topham's extraordinary feats left spectators in awe. From lifting the mighty Wold meteorite to showcasing his incredible power on the Roehampton Housing Estate, he was truly a force to be reckoned with. But there was more to Thomas than just his Herculean strength. He had an artistic side too, evident in Edward Topham's captivating painting of him as a lamplighter holding a ladder and an oil can in 1770. This portrayal showcased not only his physical abilities but also highlighted his role in illuminating the streets during those times. Edward Topham continued to immortalize Thomas through art, capturing him at The Macaroni Print Shop on July 14th, 1772. This print shop served as a testament to their shared passion for creativity and expression. Beyond being depicted by others, Thomas himself dabbled in artistry. His masterpiece "A Garden by the Sea, " painted on canvas, revealed another facet of this remarkable man's talent - an ability to create beauty through brushstrokes. Thomas' influence extended beyond art into other realms as well. In the black-and-white photograph titled "The Board of Directors of the Manchester Ship Canal, " we see him making significant contributions even outside his usual domains. One cannot forget "Tophams Great Feat, " captured forever in an engraving that celebrated one of his most astonishing accomplishments yet again reaffirming why he remains etched in history. While known primarily for strength and artistry, Thomas also had empathy for humanity's struggles. Reflected beautifully in "The Flower Garland" (1900), where delicate blooms symbolized hope amidst adversity - a reminder that compassion knows no boundaries or limitations.