East End Collection (page 17)

Schoolboy Strike
12th September 1911: Mothers collecting children after school during the schoolboy strike in Londons East End. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Italian Delicatessen
An Italian delicatessen in the Italian immigrant area of Londons East End. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Petticoat Lane
December 1912: Petticoat Lane market in the East End of London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Street
April 1911: A street in China Town in Londons East End, home of the Wo Fung Goy Chinese cafe. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Little Italy
1907: A view of Little Italy, the area in Londons East End where the Italian colony was located. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

East End Street
1st December 1912: A street in Londons East End. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Doomed Street
9th March 1946: A solitary figure walks down a deserted street in Londons East End, which London County Council plans to redevelop as part of its post-war rebuilding programme

Transformation in east London. Since the war ended Britain has built 374, 256 permanent houses, flats etc. London County Council alone has built 12, 413

Flats in Wapping, London. 1933

Bomb damage. Rescue squads in Hackney, East London, worked unceasingly under a dangerous tottering wall and brought out a youth who had been completely buried under the debris of a house for twelve

Spectators outside the East India Dock gates watching the opening of the Blackwall Tunnel on 22nd May, 1897 by the Prince of Wales

Dwellings in Stepney, London. 1933

Boxers, Teddy Baldock ( left ) and Archie Bell. They will meet at the Albert Hall to decide the championship of the world at the bantamweight limit. 3 May 1927

British boxers, Teddy Baldock ( left ) and Archie Bell. They will meet at the Albert Hall to decide the Championship of the World at the bantamweight limit. 3 May 1927

Royal visit to the Dockland Settlement, London. The Queen leaving the Dockland Settlement chapel. 9 June 1923

Mile End Election, Voter being taken to the booth in an aeroplane - Noel Pemberton Billing campaign, standing as an Independent Plane is heavily branded with Vote for Pemberton-Billing Poster on wall

A toll gate in East London

Cooking dinner at Limehouse, London. 1933

PC Dent and a lame horse - if the horse was not fit for work, then it would be immediately removed from the shafts of the cart and taken off to the animal pound

Halfpenny tax on matches
A halfpenny tax per box was put on matches in 1871. Matchmakers were some of the most poorly paid works in the East End of London

Memorial to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, relief bronze sculpture depicting east end of London during the blitz of World War Two, The Mall, The Mall, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Industry in East London, 1908
Industry in East London, on the banks of a river. This drawing in charcoal dates from 1908, and is by the US artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926)

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Whitechapel - a Hiding Place. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

ENGLISH EMIGRANTS, 1870. Families from Londons East End board the steamer Ganges at the Virginia Docks in the Thames for the voyage to Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, English, 1870

ENGLAND: MATCH WORKERS. Women and children working at a match factory in Londons East End. Wood engraving, English, 1871

SALVATION ARMY, 1881. A service at the Salvation Armys headquarters on Whitechapel Road in Londons East End. Wood engraving, English, 1881

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London's East End" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Whitechapel High Street, London, circa 1930. This black and white photo captures the essence of a bygone era, where horse-drawn carriages and market stalls lined the vibrant thoroughfare. Travel further east to Limehouse and witness history unfold at the entrance to Regents Canal Dock in 1828. Frederick James Havell's artistic rendering transports us to a time when this bustling dock was a hub of activity, with ships unloading their precious cargo. Fast forward to 1969, as depicted in a BFI poster for Barney Platts-Mills' film "Bronco Bullfrog. " This snapshot encapsulates the rebellious spirit that permeated through Shoreditch during this period – an area known for its creative energy and counterculture movements. Marvel at The Harbour Masters office on Narrow Street in Limehouse around 1905. The artist's depiction showcases the architectural beauty that once graced this waterfront location – a testament to its importance as a trading port along the River Thames. Journey even further back in time with an enchanting view near Limehouse Bridge from 1751. Gaze upon this historical painting and imagine yourself standing on its banks, watching ships sail downriver towards distant horizons. Venture into Hackney's vibrant streets, where Redchurch Street intersects Turville Street. This corner is steeped in history and has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries – from humble beginnings to becoming one of London's trendiest neighborhoods today. Discover Arnold Circus within Boundary Estate - an iconic public space captured beautifully in both black-and-white photographs from 1907. These images transport us back over a century ago when social housing initiatives were transforming urban landscapes for better living conditions. Immerse yourself in artistry with "Deserted - A Foundling, " an oil-on-canvas study that evokes a sense of abandonment and longing.