Dunstans Collection

St Dunstans, Stepney
Engaving depicting Dunstans church in Stepney from a view taken in 1803. It is known as The mother church of the East End. Date: 1803

Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans home for blinded sailor and soldiers in Regents Park, rowing in the boat they rowed to victory over the students of Westminster College

Agnes House, 29 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury. Date: circa 1935

Exterior view of St Dunstan church, halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London in the City of London. Damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder. Clock with figures striking bells at St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street 42

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

Five views of Cheam, Surrey -- The Old Cottage, Nonsuch Park, View from the Crossways, Whitehall and Park Lane, St Dunstans Church. Date: circa 1930s

St. Dunstan s, Fleet Street, London 1834
St. Dunstans in the west, Fleet Street, London. Date: 1834

Duke of York - Stable Lads Boxing Tournament
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI), pictured with two contestants in the Stable Lads Boxing Tournament, which took place at the National Sporting Club in aid of St

St Dunstans clock
The clock at St Dunstan-in-the-West is one of the oldest in London. Installed just after the Great Fire of London in 1671, it was the first clock in London to have a minute hand

St Dunstans Hospital for Blind Soldiers - Door Mat Making
St Dunstans Hospital (Hostel) for Blind Soldiers (and Sailors) - Door Mat Making. Date: circa 1918

His Other Eyes
A blind soldier sits and listens as a female companion reads from a newspaper or magazine, keeping him updated with news. This drawing was donated by the artist, Fortunino Matania

Fulham Military Hospital, St Dunstans Road, Fulham
The First World War Fulham Military Hospital was located in the infirmary of the Fulham workhouse on St Dunstans Road, Fulham, south west London

London Trade Card - Thomas Berry, Leather Clogs
London Trade Card - Thomas Berry at the Patten & Crown under St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street, selling Leather Clogs. 18th century

Sir Arthur Pearson on St. Dunstans Day, Trafalgar Square
Sir Arthur Pearson (1866-1921), English newspaper and magazine publisher, seen at his wifes stall in Trafalgar Square on St. Dunstans Day. Sir Arthur founded St

St Dunstans Hostel, Regents Park, London, for soldiers and sailors blinded during the First World War. Date: 1920s

Regatta at Marlow for Blinded Soldiers & Sailors, WW1
Two photographs depicting a rowing at regatta at Marlow for blinded soldiers and sailors from St. Dunstans during the First World War

Soldiers & sailors blinded in war learning useful trades
Patients at the Blind Soldiers and Sailors Hostel of St Dunstan in Regents Park being taught new skills to equip them for life

Learning farming at St Dunstan s
Two blind servicemen are taught how to put up a wire fence, during their training in farming skills, part of the rehabilitation offered at St Dunstans, Regents Park, London

Learning carpentry at St Dunstan s
A blind ex-serviceman learns carpentry at St Dunstans hostel in Regents Park, London. The hostel was established to rehabilitate soldiers and sailors blinded during the Great War. Date: 1915

Blind servicemen at St Dunstan s
Two blind officers, escorted by one of the nursing staff, take the air at St Dunstans hostel in Regents Park, London.The hostel was established to rehabilitate soldiers

Blind soldier at St Dunstan s
A blind ex-serviceman learns how to make bags at St Dunstans, Regents Park, London. The hostel was established to rehabilitate soldiers and sailors blinded during the Great War. Date: 1915

Blinded soldier starring in a revue, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans taking part in a revue called The Dispensary Boys, in a scene called the Beauty Chorus. St

St Dunstans Hostel advertisement, WW1
A full page of The Tatler devoted to reporting on the work of St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regents Park, London

Richard King, writer for The Tatler
Richard King, who wrote the weekly column, With Silent Friends, in The Tatler magazine. Pictured in the magazine at the time a selection of his writings were being published by Jordan Gaskell with

Blind soldiers at St. Dunstans, WW1
A cheerful group of blind soldiers pictured at St. Dunstans hostel, Regents Park, London. St. Dunstan s, near Hanover Gate in the park, set up by Mr. C

Lily Elsie with blinded soldiers at St. Dunstan s
Actress Lily Elsie (Mrs Ian Bullough) pictured at St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers at Regents Park in 1917. In the left hand picture she prepares to go afloat as cox with a blind rowing crew

St. Dunstans Bazaar at the Albert Hall, WW1
Ladies pose by the stall run by actress Miss Lily Elsie (Mrs Ian Bullough) at the Albert Hall in aid of the funds of St. Dunstans Hostel for blinded soldiers

Lady giving beggar money
A well-dressed lady giving a blind beggar with an artificial leg sitting against a wall with a poster of St. Dunstans, the charity set up to aid servicemen blinded in the war. Date: 1930s

Wharfs on the River Thames, Nicholsons Wharf to Customs House (engraving)
XJF477677 Wharfs on the River Thames, Nicholsons Wharf to Customs House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Map of Mile End and Stepney Green, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438441 A Map of Mile End and Stepney Green, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Blind Craftsman 1930S
A blind man making a tray at St. Dunstans school established in 1915 to provide essential training and rehabilitation for ex-Service men blinded during warfare &c. Date: early 1930s

Bruce Bairnsfather War collectibles
A selection of collectible items designed by the Bystanders World War I cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather. Includes an Ole Bill mascot (possibly a car mascot), a cigarette case

London Corners, 1881
Engraving showing a variety of scenes around London in 1881. The images show (clockwise from top left): St. Dunstan s, Thames Street; St

House of Agnes
The House of Agnes, 71 St, Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent. This splendid house is associated with the love story in " David Copperfield"

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"Dunstans: A Journey Through History and Resilience" Stepney's St Dunstans, a beacon of hope during WW1, hosted the remarkable Blind Soldiers Regatta at Putney. These brave soldiers defied their disabilities to showcase their strength and determination. Agnes House on 29 St Dunstans Street in Canterbury stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of this historic name. It embodies the resilience that has become synonymous with Dunstans throughout time. The exterior view of St Dunstan Church, once nestled between London Bridge and the Tower of London, tells a tale of destruction and rebirth. Damaged in both the Great Fire of London in 1666 and World War II bombings, it now stands as ruins within a serene public garden - an eternal reminder of our ability to rebuild from ashes. St Dunstan Church also played its part in serving society by honoring postmen and letter carriers. This sacred place witnessed countless prayers for their safety as they embarked on their daily journeys through bustling streets. Bartholomews Hospital commemorated Guy Fawkes' failed plot with an effigy burning ceremony - a tradition that echoed across centuries, reminding us all to remain vigilant against threats to our freedom. Five captivating views capture Cheam's beauty in Surrey - each one revealing another facet of this charming town where St Dunstan's presence is felt through its rich history. In 1834, St. Dunstan's stood proudly along Fleet Street in London; its grandeur capturing hearts while offering solace amidst city chaos. Its walls whispered stories untold but etched forever into the fabric of time. The Duke of York-Stable Lads Boxing Tournament showcased not only physical prowess but also camaraderie among those who cared for horses day after day – proving that even within fierce competition lies unity amongst friends bound by shared passion. Every passing hour was marked by St Dunstan's clock—a symbol of punctuality and order in a bustling city.