Charles John Huffam Collection (#2)

The Death of Harold, 1902. Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor

Elizabeth at Traitors Gate, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Elizabeth at Traitors Gate, 1902. Princess Elizabeth later Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) was imprisoned from 18th March to 22nd May 1554 for an alleged plot against her sister Queen Mary I (1516-1558)

Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)

Uriah Heap, 1939. Uriah Heap is a character from the novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Musicians, Dickens Festival, Rochester, Kent. Every year, Rochester stages its Dickens festival, celebrating the citys connection with the author Charles Dickens

Dickens Festival, Rochester, Kent. Every year, Rochester stages its Dickens festival, celebrating the citys connection with the author Charles Dickens

The Sun Hotel. built in 1503, Canterbury, Kent

The Sun Hotel Sign, hotel built in 1503, Canterbury, Kent

Charles Dickens 1812-1870. - Gemalde von Maclise, 1934
Charles Dickens 1812-1870, 1934. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), English writer and social critic. He created some of the worlds best-known fictional characters

The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Comyn Stabbed By Bruce, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Comyn Stabbed By Bruce, 1902. John III Red Comyn, Lord of Badenoch and Lord of Lochaber, also known simply as the Red Comyn (died 1306)

Silhouette Portrait of Charles Dickens, c1840s, (1910)
Silhouette Portrait of Charles Dickens, 1910. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic

The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Artist: James Mahoney
The Escaped Convict. From Great Expectations (Dickens), c1830-1870, (1923). Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, 1861. Artist: Wilhelm Auguste Rudolf Lehmann
Charles Dickens, 1861. From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862

Charles Dickens, 1838. Artist:s Lawrence
Charles Dickens, 1838. From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862

Portraits of Charles Dickens at different periods in his life, 1862. From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862

Richmond at Bosworth, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Richmond at Bosworth, 1902. Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Richard III (1452-1485), last Yorkist king of England from 1483

At The Battle of Agincourt, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
At The Battle of Agincourt, 1902. The Battle of Agincourt, fought between the English and French, took place on 25 October 1415, in northern France. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

The Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth Street, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Charles Dickens, 1837. Artist: H K Brown
Charles Dickens, 1837. From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862

Charles Dickens, 19th century English novelist. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III, (c1890s). (Colorised black and white print)

The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincolns Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Artist: Joseph Swain
The Old Curiosity Shop near Lincolns Inn Fields, London, c1860 (1911). Situated at 13 Portsmouth Street, Holborn, the Old Curiosity Shop dates from around 1567

Old Curiosity Shop, c1910. Old Curiosity Shop, 13-14 Portsmouth Street, London. Built c1567, this building claims to be the oldest shop premises in central London

Horatio Sparkins, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Horatio Sparkins, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

The Pawnbrokers Shop, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Pawnbrokers Shop, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles. Dickens [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Public Dinners, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Public Dinners, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Vauxhall Gardens by Day, c1900
Vauxhall Gardens By Day, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Private Theatres, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Private Theatres, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Scotland Yard, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Greenwich Fair, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Greenwich Fair, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

The Election for Beadle, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Election for Beadle, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

The Streets - Morning, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Streets - Morning, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

The Tall, Thin, Pale Person, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Tall, Thin, Pale Person, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, glanced at the cocked hat, and smiled, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871

Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens

Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Barnaby Rudge, c19th century. Largely set during the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty is a historical novel by British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

The Gatehouse Rochester, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Gatehouse Rochester. Jaspers Gatehouse, Rochester, Kent. Dating from the early fifteenth century, the gatehouse is the bachelor flat of Cathedral organist John Jasper in Charles Dickenss last

Margaret and the Robber, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Margaret and the Robber, 1902. The legend of Queen Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Hexham (1464) is a legend appealing in its pathos and high romanticism; it has, however, no basis in history

Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Cromwell and Hampden, 1902. It has been suggested that Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and other future architects of the English Civil War, including John Hampden (c1595-1643)

Finding Charles Firsts Correspondence, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Finding Charles Firsts Correspondence, 1902. After the Battle of Nasbey the Parliamentarians captured the Kings personal baggage

Raleigh in the Tower, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Raleigh in the Tower, 1902. Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) was twice imprisoned at the Tower of London. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Young Douglas Steals The Keys of Loch Leven Castle, 1902. The young Douglas Steals helped Mary Queen Of Scots escape from Lochleven Castle. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

Ket The Tenner Addressing His Followers, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Ket the Tanner Addressing his Followers, 1902. Robert Ket (Kett) (died 1549), English leader of the Norfolk rising of 1549, known as Ket?s Rebellion. He was either a tanner or a small landowner

Prince Edward in Palestine, 1902. Prince Edward, later Edward I (1239-1307) during a crusade of the Holy Land. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934)

The Death of King John, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Death of King John, 1902. John I, King of England from 1199. John (1167-1216) succeded his brother, Richard I as King. The barons compelled the King to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215

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Charles John Huffam Dickens, commonly known as Charles Dickens, was a prolific English writer and social critic of the 19th century. His works continue to captivate readers worldwide with their vivid characters and powerful storytelling. Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island (c1878) are settings that transport us into the gritty world of Dickens' novels. These places were brought to life by an unknown creator, showcasing the dark underbelly of Victorian London. In A Christmas Carol (1843), illustrated by John Leech, we witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a miserly old man to a compassionate soul. This timeless tale reminds us of the importance of kindness and redemption during the holiday season. The etching from David Copperfield (c1840-1880) depicts a pivotal moment when young David makes himself known to his aunt. Created by Hablot Knight Browne, this artwork captures the emotional intensity found in many of Dickens' coming-of-age stories. Hablot Knight Browne also brings The Pickwick Papers (1836) to life with his illustrations. Through these scenes, we join Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric companions on their humorous misadventures across England. Cricket at Gads Hill Place in Rochester (c1868) reveals another side of Charles Dickens – his love for sports and leisure activities, and is here where he would often gather with friends for friendly matches while enjoying the beautiful countryside scenery. Bill Sykes (1939), portrayed in all his menacing glory, represents one of Dickens' most memorable villains from Oliver Twist. This character embodies both cruelty and desperation within society's darker corners. The Parish Engine (c1900), depicted by George Cruikshank, showcases another aspect close to Dickens' heart – social reform. This image highlights how he used his writing as a tool for exposing societal injustices prevalent during that era.