Surname: Brewer Forename(s): Henry William b. 7 August 1836. d. 6 October 1903. VIAF.
Illustrator. Born in Oxford. Son of John Sherren Brewer, a clergyman and professor
of English at King’s College, and Harriett Mary Nicholas. Educated in Norwich. Married
Frances Mary Mottley (1842-1927) in 1862. A member of the Royal Institute of British
Architects. Created Old London Illustrated, a series of illustrations depicting London during the reign of Henry VIII. Exhibited
his art at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Suffolk Street gallery
(1858-1893). Biographical information: Benezit Dictionary of Artists; English Map Engravers - A Supplement (16 January 2025). (NM)