George Rowe

George Rowe (17962 September 1864) was a Cheltenham printmaker, lithographer and businessman who spent some time in Australia prospecting for gold after he experienced business difficulties in Cheltenham.

Early life Rowe was born at Exeter in 1796 and was baptised on 8 July 1796 at St Sidwell's Parish Church, Exeter, son of George and Elizabeth Rowe. He initially worked as a drawing master, being first recorded as such at Hastings in 1823. He produced his first known topographical prints, Twenty-six Views of Picturesque Scenery of Hastings and its Vicinity, at Hastings in 1823. He produced many views of Sussex, Kent, Exeter, Devon, Plymouth and of local seaside resorts, including Sidmouth, Torquay and Lynton. He was said to have met his future wife, Philippa Curtis, at Lynton.

Death Rowe died at Heavitree, Exeter, on 2 September 1864. He was survived by his wife, five sons and five daughters.

Publications Illustrations of Cheltenham and its Vicinity, circa 1840. Rowe's Illustrated Cheltenham Guide, 1845 & 1850.