Covent Collection (page 9)

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

Syntax / Rowlandson / Party
Doctor Syntax: Quae Genus committed, with a riotous dancing Party, to the Watch-House

Covent Garden Mkt Porter
COVENT GARDEN A few people selling their wares from baskets

Covent Garden 1883
Buying flowers at COVENT GARDEN market

Ponchielli / Gioconda / Lbg
Performed at Covent Garden Theatre, London

Strawberry Seller
A woman in Covent Garden sells strawberries from a basket balanced on her head and distributes them in cones

Covent Garden 1847
Old Covent Garden Theatre - during a performance of the opera Semiramide by Rossini

St Pauls Church
COVENT GARDEN Designed by Inigo Jones for Francis Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford; those buried here include Peter Lely, Grinling Gibbons and Ellen Terry

Junk Shop 1877
Junk shop at Seven Dials (Covent Garden) London

Women at Covent Garden
Covent Garden - Women porters snatch a moments rest before the next delivery arrives

Election, Westminster
THE WESTMINSTER ELECTION : the hustings in Covent Garden, adjoining St Pauls church - market women watch as the voters choose between Evans and Rous

Henry Iv / Covent Gdn / Rwln
Doctor Syntax : a performance of Henry IV

A Fleet Wedding
A FLEET WEDDING- By St Paul s, Covent Garden, London, a sailor weds his landladys daughter, thanks to a Fleet parson who for a fee will conduct a clandestine wedding

Fireworks after Boyne
Firework display given by the gentry & folk of Covent Garden to commemorate the return of the victorious William III after the Battle of Boyne in Ireland. Bonfires are lit

Covent Garden Theatre
Theatregoers at Covent Garden Theatre

Covent Garden, Italian Op
COVENT GARDEN OPERA HOUSE Interior with Royal Italian Opera

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.