Canvey Island

Chapman Lighthouse 1893

 

The Chapman Lighthouse 1893

Illustration by Charles Joseph Staniland

 

An illustration taken from 'The Graphic' dated March 4th 1893.

Charles Joseph Staniland (1838-1916) studied at Birmingham School of Art and the Royal Academy and exhibited frequently in London and his native Hull. He was a prolific illustrator in contemporary journals such as the Illustrated London News and the Graphic.

He was also the illustrator for Canvey's Ebenezer Mather's book 'Nor'ard of the Dogger'.

 

The Trinity House Ship visiting the Chapman Lighthouse