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Trigonometrical Survey of Barbados

A digital image of a map of Barbados created in June 1825 from a trigonometrical survey of the island conducted by Captain F. Barrallier of the 25th Light Dragoons. After leaving London but before settling in Jamaica, Lyon first settled in Barbados.

A Brig Leaving Dover

Lyon sails out of Dover to Paris and returns to England by the Dover Harbor, during his dealings with his brothers' business mistakes [diary entries from 12/5/26 to 4/16/29]. The diary does not record his years in Paris or time spent returning to London. Rather, a few entries contain his passage through Dover, and his feelings towards his brother and business.

The Wedding (Die Trauung)

This painting perhaps demonstrates a Jewish wedding similar to what A.S. Lyon witnessed when his brother, James, married their longtime neighbor and friend, Miss Hart. This is a big family milestone and important to their Jewish family culture and history. Lyon states, "If they enjoyed all the happiness you wished upon them, they will be happy indeed!" (Transcription, 4)

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Grave Marker for A.S. Lyon, 1804-1872

The gravestone of A.S. Lyon is the end of two journeys. The journey of life and the journey he took around the world. Death, as much as love, holds the most emotional power. For Lyon, his life was full of love and adventure. In death, the people who knew him, and the future generations who come to know him learn of his leisures and travels. We connect with A. S. Lyon because of his passions, his aptitude for travel, and the life he led, Kingston's significance in Lyon's life is best illuminated in his obituary from the London Jewish Chronicle which says, "a resident for forty years on the Island, in which he filled several public offices. His successful services as Deputy Marshal for Surry, especially at the time of the riot, and as chief warden of the Lunatic Asylum – a post which … he filled with unlimited satisfaction to the public – are noticed in terms of deserved eulogium. He was followed to the grave by representatives of all classes of the community."

Plan of Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport

Lyon and James visit Plymouth on April 6, 1826 and meet their family friend Joseph. A. S. Lyon writes, "Out with James to the Fleet to see [A?] Joseph, a young man for whom we once had a great respect for, on account of the respectability of his family and a little service his father rendered [ ] brother James when down in Plymouth to bury poor David" (7).

Panoramic View of Paris from the Pont Neuf

In his many travels, Lyon often visited Paris, where he would conduct a large portion of his business buying merchandise and negotiating prices. He sometimes complained about going to Paris, as the journey could easily be strained by bad weather ravaging his open carriage. Lyon also failed to fully grasp Parisian culture and the French language. This image of Paris reflects the state of the city as Lyon would have seen it.

William Charles Macready

This is a black and white digital image representing a painting of British stage actor William Charles Macready, painted by John Jackson, who died in 1831. Macready is credited with helping revive Shakespeare on the London stage and abroad.

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Maria Foote, Afterwards Countess of Harrington, as Maria Darlington in the Farce of "A Rowland for an Oliver" (1824)

Black and white digital image of a book plate featuring Maria Foote, British stage actress renowned for her beauty and musical talents. She later became the Countess of Harrington and left the stage. This illustration was done in 1824, two years before A.S. Lyon would've seen her perform as Virginia in the play Virginius at Drury Lane Theatre.

Abbotsford in Scotland

A digital image of a coloured chromolithograph in the 1880 book Country Seats by Morris. Sir Walter Scott was successful enough to purchase Abbostford, although it consumed a great deal of his time and funds. Abbotsford attracted tourism while Scott was in residence, and continues to do so today.

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Drury Lane Theatre, Tom and Bob enjoying a Theatrical treat

A digital image of a aquatint print illustration done by George and Robert Cruikshank for Pierce Egan's Real Life in London, a monthly publication exploring daily life from West End to East End, London. This print features Pierce Egan's titular characters, Tom and Bob, attending a play at the Drury Lane Theatre, where Lyon would have seen plays and other performances.

The Careenage, Bridgetown, Barbados

This image depicts a river town in Barbados close to the sea. Lyon lived in Barbados and sailed into its port many times.

Dreadful Accident at the Harts' Home in Haydon Square

Anne, a cook working for the Hart family murders a young child. She hides the pregnancy from the Hart family and died in the house of corrections soon after.

Naomi Cream (2016)

Naomi Cream at the beach, posing for a photo.

James Johnson 1777-1845

A digital image of a painting of Dr. James Johnson, one of A.S. Lyon's doctors. Painted by J. Wood and engraved by G.H. Phillips.

Baby Naomi

Naomi appears in the 2nd row, 3rd baby from the right held by the second nurse. The nurse is holding 2 babies. Naomi has black hair and is on the nurse's left arm. Photographed on Christmas Day 1935. She was born in the Salvation Army Hospital in the East End of London.

The Counting House

The painting depicts a counting house in business, perhaps displaying the work that James and Abraham Lyon conducted in their own lives.

Researching and Transcribing

Naomi and Diane look through A.S. Lyon's diary in order to transcribe it.

London Merchant Seamen's Home and Red Ensign Club, 1942

Merchant seamen enjoy a game of billiards in the Billiard Room.

The Journal of Sir Walter Scott

The Journal of Sir Walter Scott provides a first-person account of Scott's daily life from 1825 to his death in 1832. It was primarily written at his Scottish estate, Abbostford. The first complete edition of his journals were published by David Douglas in 1890.

Father Thames Introducing His Offspring to the Fair City of London

A political cartoon highlighting the class imbalance in Victorian London and the general dirt and disease present in the city due to pollution, particularly in the River Thames.

The London Tavern at Bishopsgate

A digital image of an engraved illustration of The City of London Tavern from 1809. The illustration provides context on the places Lyon visited in London.

Miss Emma Lyon. Poems. Daughter of Rev. Solomon Lyon, Case 347

A digital photocopy of handwritten letters and excerpts of poems by Emma Lyon, a published poet and the daughter of Revd. Solomon Lyon. The document contains several letters written in 1813. Page 2 credits Sir Benjamin Hobhouse as a sponsor for the content.

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