Covent Collection (page 7)

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

Roshanara (Olive Craddock), Indian dancer
Mlle Roshanara (real name Olive Craddock, 1894-1926), Indian dancer in a graceful pose, with snake-like arms. She learned to dance as a child in India

Queen Victoria - Diamond Jubilee - Italian Opera Invitation
Invitation to a State performance at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London on 23rd June 1897 to celebrate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

Covent Garden theatre and the Floral Hall. Date: 1895

Leaning Basket Tower
A champion basket carrier at Covent Garden, London, loses control of his basket tower - look out! Date: early 1930s

Macklins Home
The home of Charles Macklin, the long-lived Irish actor, in Tavistock Row, Covent Garden, London: Date: 18TH CENTURY

Covent Garden Christmas decorations and lights shaped like mistletoe in London

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Scene from " the Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, " at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, Uk, 1867

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The Christmas Pantomimes: Scene from " red Riding Hood and her Sister Little Bo-Beep, " at Covent Garden Theatre, London, 1874

STAGE OF COVENT GARDEN THEATRE IN 1763, LONDON, UK, 1893 engraving

The Covent Garden of Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany, 1873 Engraving

Mdlle. Elena Angri, 1821 / 1824-1886, of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London
MDLLE. ELENA ANGRI, 1821/1824-1886, OF THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, UK, 1851 engraving

Pidgeon hole. A Convent [sic] Garden contrivance to coop up the gods, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, engraving 1811, a close-up view of one of the pigeon holes which flanked the upper gallery at

The OP spectacles, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, engraving 1809, Satire showing head of Clifford with two circles representing huge spectacles

A parody on Macbeths soliloquy at Covent Garden Theatre, engraving 1809, Kemble as Macbeth, in Highland dress, declaims before the footlights; holding out a coin in his left hand, he staggers back

The rehearsal or the baron and the elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1812, A satire on the Covent Garden pantomime of 1812-13

The moment of imagination, engraving 1785, Edward Topham, a pen in his hand, has just kicked over his circular writing table in frenzied inspiration. He raises his clenched fist

Covent Garden, London, Pieter Angillis, 1685-1734, Flemish

Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, London, Pieter Angillis, 1685-1734, Flemish

Covent Garden
circa 1870: Covent Garden Market in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Covent Garden Traffic
5th August 1925: Traffic at Covent Garden Market, London. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Covent Garden
5th August 1925: Bustling Covent Garden Market in Londons West End. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Anti-Corn Law
A cartoon showing the floor of Covent garden being scrubbed clean of the words Anti-Corn Law whilst a top-hatted man and his assistants purify the air

Great Labra of St Sabbas the Sanctified Convent, Palestine
The Great Lavra of St. Sabas, known in Arabic as Mar Saba - a Greek Orthodox monastery overlooking the Kidron Valley in the West Bank (east of Bethlehem)

Florence Austral (1894-1968) Australian soprano specialising in Wagnerian roles: real name Wilson. Austral as Brunnhilde in Wagner Die Walkure, part in which she made her Covent Garden debut in 1922

Louise Edvina (1880-1940) Canadian soprano in title role of the courtesan in Massenet s
Louise Edvina (1880-1940) Canadian soprano in title role of the courtesan in Massenets opera Thais, a role she played in the London premier at Covent Garden in 1911

Market women discussing the merits of cauliflowers. In left background a porter is carrying a stack of baskets or strikes on his head. Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London

Covent Garden, London, in 1753, the principal fruit and vegetable market for the city, showing stalls in centre of square. Copperplate engraving

Thomas Beecham (1879-1961) English conductor and impresario, in old age. Below the portrait is the entrance to Covent Garden Theatre, London. From card issued with Brook Bond Tea

Fanny (Frances Anne) Kemble (1775-1854) English actress. Daughter of the actor-manager and niece of Sarah Siddons the great tragic actress

Michael Andrew Angus Costa (1808-1884), Italian-born conductor and composer. Settled in England in 1830, naturalised and knighted in 1869

Pidgeon Hole. A Convent [sic] Garden Contrivance To Coop Up The Gods, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, Engraving 1811, A Close-up View Of One Of The pigeon Holes Which Flanked The Upper Gallery At

A Parody On Macbeths Soliloquy At Covent Garden Theatre, Engraving 1809, Kemble As Macbeth, In Highland Dress, Declaims Before The Footlights; Holding Out A Coin In His Left Hand, He Staggers Back

The Rehearsal Or The Baron And The Elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1812, A Satire On The Covent Garden Pantomime Of 1812-13

The Moment Of Imagination, Engraving 1785, Edward Topham, A Pen In His Hand, Has Just Kicked Over His Circular Writing Table In Frenzied Inspiration. He Raises His Clenched Fist

Stage Of Covent Garden Theatre In 1763, London, UK, 1893 Engraving

The Covent Garden of Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany, 1873 Engraving

Mdlle. Elena Angri, 1821 / 1824-1886, of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London
MDLLE. ELENA ANGRI, 1821/1824-1886, OF THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, UK, 1851 engraving

Fire at Langley Court, London WC2, 2 February 1956. Showing an elderly man occupying a derelict room on the top floor, with timber planks used in an open fireplace for heating

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

Covent Garden. Concert
Cover of Oscar Wildes Plays by Doria Nachshen. Published in London in 1892. Engraving

London fire officer dies at Covent Garden fire
Station Officer Charles Fisher died fighting the blaze at the Covent Garden Market fire. The plan shows the extent of the fire but cannot show the extreme heat

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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.