Bartholomew Lane Collection

St Jamess branch offices of the Alliance British & Foreign Life & Fire Assurance Company of Bartholomew Lane
583793 St Jamess branch offices of the Alliance British & Foreign Life & Fire Assurance Company of Bartholomew Lane, London (engraving) by English School

Antoine Jen Broeke, hotelier, Capel Court, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
3657201 Antoine Jen Broeke, hotelier, Capel Court, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine Jen Broeke, hotelier)

City of London EC2R 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC2R 8

Kent CT21 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT21 4

Interior view of the coffee room at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1811

Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1841. Artist
Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1841

Interior view of the hall in the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1811

Interior of the Auction Mart in Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1835

Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1830. View of the Sun Fire Office in Bartholomew Lane from a stamp belonging to the Sun Assurance Company

View of the Auction Mart in Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1815. Artist: J Shury
View of the Auction Mart in Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1815

Stock-Jobbers Extraordinary, Stock Exchange, London, c1795. Artist: Robert Dighton
Stock-Jobbers Extraordinary, c1795. Interior of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, showing some members seated a around a table studying the Gazette Extraordinary while others appear to be taking

Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, c1841. Artist: Harlen Melville
Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, c1841; with figures

Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, 1809. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
Interior view of the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, 1809

Stockjobbers at the Stock Exchange, Bartholomew Lane, London, c1795
Interior of the Stock Exchange in Bartholomew Lane, London, c1795, showing men studying the Gazette Extraordinary while others appear to be taking notes from a blackboard

The Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
The Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, 1817

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"Exploring the Rich History of Bartholomew Lane: From Assurance Companies to Auction Marts and Stock Exchanges" Step into the St James's branch offices of the Alliance British & Foreign Life & Fire Assurance Company in Bartholomew Lane, London, as depicted in a captivating engraving. This historical site served as a hub for insurance services and witnessed countless transactions throughout its existence. Intriguingly, Antoine Jen Broeke, an esteemed hotelier from Capel Court, London, left his mark on this vibrant street. His trade card from the 18th century showcases his dedication to hospitality and highlights the diverse businesses that thrived in Bartholomew Lane. For those seeking their way around this bustling area, maps of City of London EC2R 8 and Kent CT21 4 provide valuable guidance. These maps offer glimpses into how Bartholomew Lane was situated within these larger urban landscapes. The coffee room at the Auction Mart stands out as a social gathering spot where individuals convened to discuss business matters over steaming cups of java. An interior view from 1811 transports us back to this lively space filled with animated conversations and bustling activity. Adjacent to it lies another iconic institution—the Stock Exchange—where fortunes were made or lost amidst frenzied trading sessions. A glimpse inside its walls through an artist's rendering from 1841 reveals traders engrossed in their work while capturing the essence of financial fervor that permeated Bartholomew Lane during that era. Delving further into history takes us back even earlier—to an interior view of the hall within Auction Mart dating back to 1811. The scene is reminiscent of grand auctions held within these walls where prized possessions changed hands under watchful eyes. A visual journey through time wouldn't be complete without exploring more intimate details like an interior view captured in 1835—a snapshot frozen forever showcasing architectural elements unique to the Auction Mart in Bartholomew Lane.