Thomas Allen (topographer) explained

Thomas Allen
Birth Date:	1803
Death Date:	7 July 1833
Nationality:	British

Thomas Allen (1803–1833) was an English topographer.^[1]

Allen was the son of a map engraver who died of cholera on 7 July 1833.^[1]

Works

In 1827 Allen published a quarto volume, The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Lambeth and the Archiepiscopal Palace, with illustrations, mainly drawn and etched by himself. He later published:^[1]

• in parts, the History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, and Southwark (1827 and 1828), illustrated by engravings on copper by himself and woodcuts;
• A New and Complete History of the County of York (1828 to 1831), with engravings after Nathaniel Whittock;
• History of the Counties of Surrey and Sussex (1829 to 1830), with engravings after Whittock;

and he began in 1830 a History of the County of Lincoln, with engravings after his own drawings, which was completed after his death and published in 1834.^[1]

Allen also published guide-books to London and the Zoological Gardens, contributed some plates and articles to the Gentleman's Magazine, and projected A Historical and Topographical Atlas of England and Wales, which he did not live to attempt.^{[2] [1]}

References

Attribution

Notes and References

1. Allen, Thomas (1803-1833). 1.
2. Gentlemen's Magazine xcix. pt. ii. page 356, ciii. pt.ii. page 86.