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Bishopsgate Collection

"Bishopsgate: A Historic Corner of London's Cityscape" Discover the rich tapestry of history woven into the streets of Bishopsgate

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
Bishopsgate fire station, located at 162 Bishopsgate, City of London, 10 July 1904, showing the combination of horse drawn and mechanised fire engines

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
The pump, pump escape and turntable ladder, with their crews, on the forecourt of Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
Opened in 1910 at 162 Bishopsgate, the new Bishopsgate fire station replaced the former one built in 1863 which stood at 23 Bishopsgate. The spare escape ladder stands to the side of the station

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: The Old London Gates - Bishopsgate

The Old London Gates - Bishopsgate. Date: circa 1800

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Drinking-fountain in Bishopsgate, 1860 (engraving)

Drinking-fountain in Bishopsgate, 1860 (engraving)
1579672 Drinking-fountain in Bishopsgate, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the drinking-fountain in Bishopsgate. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Thomas Bilney (c1495 - 1531)

Thomas Bilney (c1495 - 1531)
2603623 Thomas Bilney (c1495 - 1531); (add.info.: Thomas Bilney (c1495 - 1531) English martyr, on his way to the be burned at the stake at Bishopsgate, London

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: UK, England, London, London Bridge and The City skyline, 22 Bishopsgate, Cheesegrater

UK, England, London, London Bridge and The City skyline, 22 Bishopsgate, Cheesegrater and Walkie Talkie

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Lancaster LA1 4 Map

Lancaster LA1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lancaster LA1 4

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Bishopsgate office development, London, England, UK

Bishopsgate office development, London, England, UK

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England, UK

Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England, UK

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England, UK

30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England, UK

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: An entrance to the St Helens Bishopsgate Anglican church

An entrance to the St Helens Bishopsgate Anglican church, the largest surviving parish church in the City of London, London, England

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: UK, England, London, London Bridge and The City skyline, 22 Bishopsgate, Cheesegrater

UK, England, London, London Bridge and The City skyline, 22 Bishopsgate, Cheesegrater and Walkie Talkie

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street ?

Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street ?
Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street To Whitechapel

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Bishopsgate Street Ward, London

Bishopsgate Street Ward, London

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Four Swans Inn, London

Four Swans Inn, London
Four Swans Inn, in Bishopsgate street, engraved shortly before demolition. Date: 1873

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: St Ethelburga's Church, located on Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street station

St Ethelburga's Church, located on Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street station

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London. Date: 1790

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London. Date: 1790

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: circa 1820

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: circa 1820

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1804

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1804

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1790

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1790

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1830

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1830

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1813

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1813

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1846

Exterior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1846

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Interior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1804

Interior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate. Date: 1804

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving)

Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving)
1054210 Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall, the Great Central Hall, Bishopsgate)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626)

Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626)
6340497 Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626), a merchant and secretary to Nogdi beg the Persian embassador, formerly in St Botolphs

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London, 1890 (b / w photo)

Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786077 Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate: east side, London, 1890 (b / w photo)

Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate: east side, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786070 Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate: east side, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of street with carts)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Some Ecclesiological Discoveries and Remains in London (engraving)

Some Ecclesiological Discoveries and Remains in London (engraving)
1049569 Some Ecclesiological Discoveries and Remains in London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Elevation of the City of London Infants School (engraving)

Elevation of the City of London Infants School (engraving)
587009 Elevation of the City of London Infants School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elevation of the City of London Infants School, Liverpool Street)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Windsor Castle from Bishopsgate, Surrey side of the Great Park (engraving)

Windsor Castle from Bishopsgate, Surrey side of the Great Park (engraving)
2777402 Windsor Castle from Bishopsgate, Surrey side of the Great Park (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle from Bishopsgate)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate (engraving)

Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate (engraving)
1617085 Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Photograph of Woodins Shades PH, Bishopsgate, London

Photograph of Woodins Shades PH, Bishopsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Sketch of White Hart PH, Bishopsgate, London

Sketch of White Hart PH, Bishopsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the White Hart

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Photograph of Kings Arms, Bishopsgate, London

Photograph of Kings Arms, Bishopsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b / w photo)

Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b / w photo)
1596634 Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historical Relics of the Old East India Company)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: View of Clarendon House, 17th century

View of Clarendon House, 17th century
View of Clarendon House from St. James Street, , from a rare print in the collection of Thmoas Allen. Classical mansion built by Roger Platt for Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, in 1664

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley

Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley, wife of Sir Gilbert Kniveton, in the church of St. Giles in the Fields. Depicted in a shroud

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate

Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate
Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate. Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650) was a London merchant and ambassador

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Portrait of King Richard II of England

Portrait of King Richard II of England
King Richard II of England, from an original picture hung in the Choir of St. Peters Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: A specimen of ancient building, King Street, London

A specimen of ancient building, King Street, London
A specimen of ancient building. Old timber-frame houses situated on the west side of King Street, Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street

The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street. Medieval pub rebuilt in 1480 on the site of a public house dated back to 1246. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Plan and elevation for a thatched cottage

Plan and elevation for a thatched cottage
Plan and elevation for a Regency or Georgian style ornate thatched cottage or cottage ornee. Floorplan shows porch, study, kitchen, scullery, dining room, parlor and verandah

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: London City Churches: St Helen, Bishopsgate, Nuns Choir (b / w photo)

London City Churches: St Helen, Bishopsgate, Nuns Choir (b / w photo)
6028124 London City Churches: St Helen, Bishopsgate, Nuns Choir (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Helen, Bishopsgate, Nuns Choir)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: What Roman London may have looked like

What Roman London may have looked like -- on the north bank of the River Thames, surrounded by a wall built by the Romans. Date: 1st century

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Great Hall, Crosby Place, Bishopsgate (engraving)

Great Hall, Crosby Place, Bishopsgate (engraving)
665689 Great Hall, Crosby Place, Bishopsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Hall, Crosby Place, Bishopsgate)

Background imageBishopsgate Collection: Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar s

Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar s
Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindars house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices



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"Bishopsgate: A Historic Corner of London's Cityscape" Discover the rich tapestry of history woven into the streets of Bishopsgate, located in the heart of the City of London. From its iconic fire station to ancient gates and architectural marvels, this area has witnessed centuries of change and resilience. The LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station stands tall as a symbol of bravery and dedication, serving as a guardian against infernos that once ravaged this bustling district. Its presence reminds us of the valorous firefighters who have protected our city throughout history. Step back in time at The Old London Gates - Bishopsgate, where remnants from bygone eras still stand proudly. These weathered structures whisper tales from centuries past, offering glimpses into medieval times when they guarded the entrance to our beloved capital. During World War I, Bishopsgate played its part on British Military Recruitment Posters that urged young men to join their ranks. This poignant reminder showcases how every corner contributed to shaping our nation's destiny during times of conflict. Embark on an enchanting journey with Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street, tracing footsteps along historic routes that have connected communities for generations. Immerse yourself in stories etched upon these cobblestones as you explore hidden gems nestled within this vibrant neighborhood. Bishopsgate Street Ward exudes charm and character, with its quaint shops and lively atmosphere capturing both locals' hearts and visitors' curiosity alike. Lose yourself amidst its winding alleys while uncovering treasures waiting around every corner. Indulge in a taste for tradition at Four Swans Inn—an establishment steeped in history since time immemorial—where weary travelers sought solace within its welcoming walls. Let your imagination wander through echoes left behind by countless patrons who shared laughter and camaraderie here over centuries gone by. St Ethelburga's Church stands as a testament to resilience, having survived the devastating bombings of World War II.