Covent Collection (page 8)

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

Pidgeon hole. A Convent Garden contrivance to coop up the gods. A close-up view of one of the pigeon holes which flanked the upper gallery at Covent Garden... (Source: George). Date 1811

Christmas decorations in Covent Garden, London
Holly, ivy and Christmas trees on sale at Covent Garden, London, just before Christmas 1911. 1911

Middlesex Hospital, Cleveland Street, London
The Middlesex Hospital on Cleveland Street in Londons Fitzrovia district. The building was erected in the 1770s as a workhouse for the parish of St Paul, Covent Garden

Proms at Covent Garden, London, 1887
The promenade concerts, Covent Garden. An orchestra and a selection of musicians in rustic costumes adorn the stage. Date: 1887

Royal wedding 1893 - opera visit before the marriage
The royal party at Covent Garden Opera, for the performance of Romeo and Juliet. From left to right: the Duke of York, Princess May of Teck(1867-1953), Grand Duke of Hesse

The Volunteers Ball at the Floral Hall, Covent Garden, Lond
Engraving showing the Volunteers Ball at the Floral Hall in Covent Garden, London, 1860. This image shows the Volunteers in their uniforms and their partners in formal evening dresses

Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, London
The Fortune Theatre on Russell Street, Covent Garden, London presenting Fly Away Peter. Date: 1947

Samson - an oratorio
Title page of Samson by George Frideric Handel, as performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden

Covent Garden 1732
Covent Garden Theatre is built for John Rich, pantomimist and harlequin : the print depicts him making his triumphal entry into the theatre at its opening. Date: 1732

Busy scene outside Covent Garden Market, London
A busy scene outside Covent Garden Market, London. Horse-drawn carts are being loaded up with baskets of fruit and flowers

Music from The Yellow Dwarf, pantomime
Cover design for a collection of music from the pantomime, The Yellow Dwarf, a serio-comic fantasia performed at Covent Garden Theatre

Covent Garden Market Trader
A Covent Garden Market Trader unloads his wooden crates of fruit and vegetables

Market Traders - Covent Garden
Market Traders with their carts and crates and boxes of fruit and vegetables. Covent Garden, Central London

Architectural Details - carving by Grinling Gibbons in St. Pauls Church, Covent Garden, where the architect worshipped and is buried

Matilde di Shabran
A scene from Matilde di Shabran, an opera by Rossini, performed at the Royal Italian Opera at Covent Garden, London, in 1854

The Duke and Duchess of Leinster at the opera
The Duke and Duchess of Leinster at the Grand Opera season at Covent Garden. The Duchess of Leinster married the Duke in December 1932 and was previously Mrs Van Neck

Floral Hall
The interior of the Floral Hall, Covent Garden - though there is not a flower to be seen, you can at least admire the architecture

T. Lomath Jnr. - 14 Allington Street, Pimlico, London
The shop of T. Lomath Jnr. 14 Allington Street, Pimlico, London - a Fruiterer and Greengrocer

Newspaper boys, London - on Bedford Street, Covent Garden

Free Trade Bazaar
A Free Trade bazaar held at the Covent Garden Theatre in 1845. A large number of ladies in bonnets came be seen manning and attending the stalls under the Gothic roof

Spring in Covent Garden Market, London
Buyers and sellers at one of the flower and plant markets in Covent Garden, London

The New Flower Market, Covent Garden, London, 1872
Engraving showing the interior of the new flower market in Covent Garden, London, which was still being built in 1872

Toms Coffeehouse, Covent Garden, 1865
Engraving showing the exterior of Toms Coffeehouse, Great Russell Square, Covent Garden, London, 1865

The Garrick Club, Covent Garden, London, 1864
Engraving showing the exterior of the Garrick Clubs premises in King Street, Covent Garden, 1864

Childrens Pantomime
The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre

Calve as Carmen 1893
Emma Calve as Carmen at Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden 1746
Carts and carriages, a sedan chair and a wheelbarrow perambulate before the market buildings and the imposing piazza beyond; thats St Pauls church on the left

WATCHING I PAGLIACCI
Watching I PAGLIACCI (The clowns) from a private box at Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden 1930S
Busy scene in central London, looking towards Covent Garden, showing parked cars and vans unloading for the market and well-dressed people in hats milling about

Sophocles / Antigone
ANTIGONE performed at Covent Garden Theatre, 1845

Turner Birthplace Maiden
JMW TURNER Artists birthplace in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden

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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.