William Parrott Collection

Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. Creator: William Parrott
Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. View of Millbank with the River Thames to the right, showing Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge

Quai de Conti, in 1846, 1846. Creator: William Parrott
Quai de Conti, in 1846, 1846

Leslie, R.A. n.d. Creators: Unknown, William Parrott
Leslie, R.A. n.d

A Day Trip, Ramsgate, 1854 (oil on canvas)
658878 A Day Trip, Ramsgate, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Parrott, William (1813-69); 45.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day Trip, Ramsgate. William Parrott (1813-1869). Oil on canvas

Interior of Londonderry Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Londonderry Cathedral, 1898. St Columbs Cathedral in Derry, Northern Ireland completed in 1633 by William Parrottt, in the Planters Gothic style

The Pool: Steamer Trips, 1841, (1920). Artist: William Parrott
The Pool: Steamer Trips, 1841, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Millbank, Westminster, London, 1841. Artist: William Parrott
Millbank, Westminster, London, 1841. View showing Westminster Abbey and St John, Smith Square, with Lambeth Palace on the opposite bank of the River Thames

Lord Mayor Thomas Johnson and his entourage embarking from the Tower of London, 1840

Tower of London, Stepney, London, c1840. Artist: William Parrott
Tower of London, Stepney, London, c1840. View of the Tower of London from the River Thames at Custom House showing boats and passengers on the river

View of the new London Bridge from the pool of the River Thames, 1841

View of West India Docks from the south east, 1840. Artist: William Parrott
View of West India Docks from the south east, 1840. Showing figures making repairs to ships and boats or handling cargo

West India Docks, Poplar, London, 1830. Artist: William Parrott
West India Docks, Poplar, London, 1830; view of a ship being fitted out by caulkers, shipwrights, riggers and sailors

View of Greenwich across the River Thames, London, c1841. Artist: William Parrott
View of Greenwich across the River Thames, London, c1841. With vessels on the water including the Dreadnought on the right

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"William Parrott: Capturing the Essence of London Through Time" Step into the world of William Parrott, a talented artist who immortalized the vibrant city of London in his remarkable paintings. Born in Millbank, Westminster, in 1840, Parrott's artistic journey began at an early age. His passion for capturing the beauty and essence of his surroundings is evident throughout his extensive body of work. In 1854, Parrott took us on a day trip to Ramsgate through his oil-on-canvas masterpiece. The painting transports us to a serene coastal town where we can almost feel the salty breeze against our skin. It showcases Parrott's ability to capture not only landscapes but also emotions. One cannot overlook Parrott's incredible attention to detail when exploring his interior depiction of Londonderry Cathedral in 1898. Although its creator remains unknown, this piece exemplifies how Parrott could breathe life into architectural wonders with every brushstroke. "The Pool: Steamer Trips, " painted by William Parrot in 1920 but depicting scenes from 1841, takes us back to bustling river activity during that era. The artwork encapsulates both the energy and tranquility found along London's iconic River Thames. Parrot's fascination with London continued as he depicted various landmarks such as Tower Bridge and West India Docks across different periods. In one instance, we witness Lord Mayor Thomas Johnson and his entourage embarking from the Tower of London in 1840—a historical moment frozen forever by Parrot's skilled hand. The view from Greenwich across the River Thames offers another glimpse into Victorian-era London captured by William Parrot around c1841. This particular artwork allows us to marvel at how time has shaped this iconic location while still preserving its timeless charm. Through these captivating pieces created between 1830 and 1920, William Parrot invites us on an extraordinary visual journey through time—showcasing the ever-changing landscape of London.