Covent Collection (page 6)

Miss Dance, actress of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London. circa 1810s

Woman selling greenery in street, Covent Garden, London
Woman selling greenery on a pavement stall in a street in Covent Garden, London. Date: circa 1960s

Pantomime at Covent Garden: Cinderella 1876
Cinderella - The Butterflys Ball and the Grasshoppers Feast. 1876

Holly for sale in Covent Garden
Masses of holly for sale at Covent Garden flower market in 1903. Date: 1903

The Bill by Douglas Mackenzie
" The Bill" : An old comedy in one act. Covent Garden Ball Supper. Time: 2 A.M. Naughty Old Gentleman (between his teeth): Dear me

Scenic design for Covent Garden fancy dress ball
Scenic design for the first fancy-dress ball of the Covent Garden season in 1899. The scene depicted the grounds of the forthcoming Paris exhibition. Date: 1899

Biddy, by Laurence Cowen
Biddy by Laurence Cowen (or Cohen). First produced at the Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden, London, December 1926. The title character depicted here is an Irish girl, as the shamrock suggests

Portrait of Mme Maria Jeritza, Viennese prima donna, 1926. Has made a big impression at Covent Gardens international opera season Date: 1926

Scenes from the modern opera You d Be Surprised at Covent Ga
Scenes from the modern opera You d Be Surprised at the Covent Garden Opera House, London, 1923 featuring Lydia Lopokova, Leonide Massine and Margaret Sousa Date: 1923

Christmas trees in Covent Garden Market, London
Christmas trees on sale in Covent Garden Market, London. 1854

Fancy Dress - Miss Dorothy Milne as a Second Balaclava
Miss Dorothy Milne in her fancy dress costume for the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball, as a Second Balaclava with British military leaders General Gordon and Kitchener clearly visible on her dress

Fancy Dress - Miss Dora Langroyd as Fireworks
Miss Dora Langroyd dressed as fireworks for the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball in 1898. She is covered in a variety of fireworks, which, for the sake of her health and safety, one hopes are fake

A study of the dancer Ninette de Valois, London, 1923 to appear in You d be Surprised the new revue at Covent Garden Opera House Date: 1923

Portrait of Lydia Lopokova of the Russian ballet, London, 1922 now appearing with Massine at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Date: 1922

Chicago Worlds Fair - Convent of La Rabida - Square buildings, small windows. Part of Box 282 Boswell Collection - Chicago Exposition

Music cover, The Flora Hall Polka, composed by Albert Reinhold. circa 1850s

Two women police officers entering Bow Street police station
Two women police officers (Constable Sheila Acton and Sergeant Margaret Heald) entering Bow Street police station, London. A policeman stands at the top of the steps. Date: circa 1960s

Free-trade bazaar in Covent Garden Theatre, 1845
Free-trade, Anti-Corn Law League Bazaar in Covent Garden Theatre, London. Date: 1845

Davies Shop and Home
THOMAS DAVIES bookshop and home in Russell Street, Covent Garden, London. Date: CIRCA 1780

Cov. Garden Breakfast
At Covent Garden, a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches. Date: 1870

St Paul Covent Garden
Built by Inigo Jones in 1640 at the expence of Francis, earl of Bedford Date: circa 1800

Covent Garden, London 1862
Covent Garden, 6 oclock in the morning, the West End. Date: 1862

Francis 4th Earl Bedford
FRANCIS RUSSELL, fourth earl of BEDFORD statesman, built square at Covent Garden, did a lot of draining, depicted in armour Date: 1593 - 1641

Addison / Hogarth / Buttons
JOSEPH ADDISON Essayist, poet and statesman at Buttons Coffee House in Covent Garden, London Date: 1672 - 1719

Covent Garden Flowers
The Flower Market at Covent Garden, London Date: 1873

Verdi / Trovatore / Ii. 5
IL TROVATORE Act 2, Scene 5 Manrico comes to Leonoras rescue in the convent scene from a Covent Garden production of 1887 Date: 1887

Gay Beggars Benefit
Macheath, Lockit, Peachum, Lucy and Polly in Macheaths prison cell: a Covent Garden performance for the benefit of Mr Walker

Pretty Flower Girl / 1886
A pretty London flower girl sketched in Covent Garden, sitting by her basket of flowers

Promenade Concert 1870S
Birds eye view of a Promenade Concert at the Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1870s

Covent Garden Market Early in the Morning
Covent Garden in the early morning Date: 1883

Dinorah / Meyerbeer 1859
A dramatic scene from Meyerbeers opera Dinorah: a branch has broken and the heroine is in danger of falling into a raging flood. Date: 1859

Verdi / Trovatore / Iln 1855
IL TROVATORE a scene from the first London performance of the opera at Covent Garden in May 1855 - Pauline Viardot was one of the performers Date: 1855

Francis Russell, Bedford
FRANCIS RUSSELL, fourth earl of BEDFORD statesman, built square at Covent Garden, did a lot of draining Date: 1593 - 1641

Bow Street Police Station, Covent Garden, London
Bow Street Police Station and Magistrates Court, Covent Garden, London. Date: circa 1910

Bow Street and Great Northern Rail office, London
Bow Street Magistrates Court and the Great Northern Rail office, Covent Garden, London. Date: circa 1910

Bow Street Magistrates Court with policemen outside, London
Bow Street Magistrates Court with policemen outside, Covent Garden, London. circa 1905

Covent Garden at night, 1926
Covent Garden, London, at night, 1926 Date: 1926

Advertisement, Miss M E Fisher, theatre costumier, fancy dress balls, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London. 1883

Stapel Inn, Holborn, London, near Covent Garden, County of London, England. Date: 1910s

Aida Boni (1880 - 1974), Italian dancer. Appearing in " Armida", Covent Garden. Date: 1909

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, with reconstruction to the stonework taking place. The Floral Hall is just visible on the left

Opera at Covent Garden, London. Date: 1913

Fire at Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2
Fire at the Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2, 6 April 1956. Exterior view, showing a side of the building with a glass dome above. Date: 1956

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, 26 March 1959, looking down towards The Strand, with the corner of Maiden Lane, and the offices of The Lady magazine on the left

Cars blocking Lisle Street, London WC2. Parking was allowed on both sides of this one-way street, making it difficult for fire services to get through in an emergency

Firefighters at Covent Garden Market fire, London
Firefighters at the Covent Garden Market fire, London, on 20 December 1949. Date: 1949

Georg Solti, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Mr. Georg Solti(1912-1997), KBE, musical director of Covent Garden, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward during an audition for The Midsummers Night Dream, where Solti was guest conductor

A night at Covent Garden Opera House, 1925
An impression by the artist Fortunino Matania of the interior of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden in 1925. A performance of Richard Strauss " Elecktra" is portrayed

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"Discover the vibrant history of Covent, a district that has played a significant role in London's cultural and historical tapestry. From the recruitment poster for the RAF to the bustling Covent Garden Market, this captivating area has witnessed it all. Step back in time to 1920 and immerse yourself in the glamour of a Fancy Dress Ball at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. The air was filled with excitement as guests adorned their finest costumes, creating an enchanting atmosphere that still lingers today. In times of crisis, heroes emerge. Explore the heroic efforts of London Fire Engine Establishment and its list of fire stations located in Covent Garden. Despite facing challenges like traffic congestion and devastating fires such as LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire on Langley Street WC2, these brave firefighters stood tall to protect their community. Covent Garden is not just about resilience; it also boasts world-class entertainment. Marvel at the grandeur Garden Royal Opera House, where breathtaking performances have captivated audiences for generations. Join us for a Social/Royal Opera Gala and experience an evening filled with elegance and artistry. Amongst the hustle and bustle of daily life in Covent Garden Market, one can find extraordinary individuals like Mrs Sullivan – a champion basket carrier who embodies strength and determination amidst her daily routine. Music lovers will rejoice knowing that Jullien once graced Covent Garden with his talent. His melodic compositions brought joy to many hearts within this vibrant district. As you wander through this historic neighborhood, take note of its ever-evolving landscape – from market stalls brimming with fresh produce at Covent Garden Market to iconic landmarks like Traffic congestion on London WC2 streets – each corner tells a unique story waiting to be discovered. " Note.