Galpin Co Collection

Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Jacobs Island, a notorious slum on the south bank of the River Thames in Bermondsey, London, was made famous in Charles Dickenss novel Oliver Twist

The Horns Tavern, Kennington, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Horns Tavern, Kennington, in 1820, (c1878). The Horns tavern in Kennington, south London, acted as a meeting place, lecture hall and exhibition space

The Great Hall, Dulwich College, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Dulwich College, (c1878). View of the boys public school in south-east London which was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, an Elizabethan actor

Kennington, from the Green, 1780, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Kennington, from the Green, 1780, (c1878). Dray-horse and cart with beer barrels outside a tavern in the village of Kennington, (now part of south London)

An Old Coachmakers Shop in Long Acre, (1881). Creator: Unknown
An Old Coachmakers Shop in Long Acre, (1881). Premises of Hatchett & Co, coachbuilders at Covent Garden in London. John Hatchetts company (c1750-1870)

Old Sign of the Dog and Duck. (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Sign of the Dog and Duck. (c1878). The Dog and Duck tavern stood on the site of what later became the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark, south London

Bethlehem Hospital, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Bethlehem Hospital, (c1878). View of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in London dating back to the 13th century

Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London

Turners House in Maiden Lane, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Turners House in Maiden Lane, (1881). The birthplace of painter JMW Turner (1775-1851) in Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London. Turner was born above his fathers barber shop at number 21

Dr. Busby, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Busby, (1881). English Anglican priest Rev Dr Richard Busby (1606-1695) was head master of Westminster School for over fifty-five years

St. Martins Lane, 1820, (1881). Creator: Unknown
St. Martins Lane, 1820, (1881). Street scene in St Martins Lane in Westminster, London, with the church of St Martin in the Fields

A Sedan Chair, (1881). Creator: Unknown
A Sedan Chair, (1881). Sedan chair carried between horizontal poles by two porters. This form of transport was gernerally only used by the wealthy or powerful

The Embankment, from Charing Cross Bridge, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Embankment, from Charing Cross Bridge, (1881). The Embankment Gardens in London were created in 1874, on the reclaimed land on the inward side of the Victoria Embankment next to the River Thames

The London School Board Offices, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The London School Board Offices, (1881). Office of the London School Board on the Victoria Embankment. School boards were created in 1870

Old Whitehall Stairs, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Old Whitehall Stairs, (1881). Steps down to the River Thames from the Palace of Whitehall. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Macklins House, Tavistock Row, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Macklins House, Tavistock Row, (1881). The house of actor Charles Macklin (1690-1797) at Tavistock Row, Covent Garden, London

Interior of Covent Garden Theatre in 1804, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Interior of Covent Garden Theatre in 1804, (1881). A performance on the stage at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London

Hogarths House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Hogarths House, (c1878). House of the painter William Hogarth (1697-1764) in the village of Chiswick, (now part of greater London)

Hammersmith in 1746, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Hammersmith in 1746, (c1878). Map of an area of what is now west London, showing houses and farms, the River Thames, the mineral springs at Kensington Wells, Shepherds Bush

Brandenburgh House, in 1815, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Brandenburgh House, in 1815, (c1878). Brandenburg (or Brandenburgh) House in the village of Hammersmith, (now part of west London)

Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820, (c1878). View of St Pauls Church and churchyard in the village of Hammersmith, now part of greater London

Ranelagh House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Ranelagh House, (c1878). Ranelagh House in Chelsea, London, was built in 1688-1689 by the Earl of Ranelagh, Treasurer of Chelsea Hospital which it adjoined. It was demolished in 1805

Holcrofts and the Priory, Fulham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Holcrofts and the Priory, Fulham, (c1878). View of the Fulham Road, with Holcrofts Hall to the left, and Holcrofts Priory on the right

Richardsons House at Parsons Green (1799), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Richardsons House at Parsons Green (1799), (c1878). The home of the novelist Samuel Richardson at Parsons Green in the village of Fulham, (now part of south west London)

Fulham Palace in 1798, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Fulham Palace in 1798, (c1878). Views of Fulham Palace: South-east Front, the Chapel, and the Inner Courtyard. The palace, in the village of Fulham

Essex House, Putney, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Essex House, Putney, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Essex House is thought to have been built

Bowling-Green House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Bowling-Green House, (c1878). The house at Putney Heath occupied by the heaven-born minister, William Pitt, and in which he died, was called at that time Bowling-Green House

Lines of Rail at Clapham Junction, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lines of Rail at Clapham Junction, (c1878). Map of railway lines at Clapham Junction Station, one of the busiest rail instersections in London

The Lake, Battersea Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Lake, Battersea Park, (c1878). The park, on the south bank of the River Thames in London, was built on marshland reclaimed from the river, and opened in 1858

Chiswick House, in 1763, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Chiswick House, in 1763, (c1878). View of Chiswick House, a Palladian villa in Burlington Lane, Chiswick, (now part of west London). It was designed by Lord Burlington and completed in 1729

Corney House, in 1760, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Corney House, in 1760, (c1878). Corney House in Chiswick, (now part of west London). The first house on the site next to the River Thames was built by the Bishop of Rochester in 1542

Entrance to Chiswick, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Chiswick, (c1878). Street scene with smoking chimneys in the village of Chiswick, (now part of greater London)

Old Cottages on Back Common, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Cottages on Back Common, (c1878). Washing on a line in front of a row of cottages at Chiswick, (now part of west London)

In and Out About Fulham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
In and Out About Fulham, (c1878). Views of various buildings in the village of Fulham near the River Thames, (now part of greater London): Fulham House and Ranelagh Lodge; Old Swan Tavern

The Red Cow Inn, Hammersmith, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Red Cow Inn, Hammersmith, (c1878). Public house at Hammersmith in what is now greater London. The Red Cow was built in the early 19th century and extensively remodelled in 1897

Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Nell Gwynnes House, (c1878). View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, (now part of London). The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

Peterborough House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Peterborough House, (c1878). View of Peterborough House in Fulham, (now part of south-west London). The house (originally called Brightwells, or Rightwells)

The Moat, Fulham Palace, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Moat, Fulham Palace, (c1878). View of the bridge over the moat and the gatehouse. Fulham Palace, in the village of Fulham, served as a bishops residence from c700 AD until 1975

Fulham Church, from the Thames, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Fulham Church, from the Thames, (c1878). All Saints Church on the north bank of the River Thames in London. A new church in the gothic perpendicular style was built in the 1880s

Lime Grove, Putney, in 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lime Grove, Putney, in 1810, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Home of the St Aubyn family

Putney House, 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Putney House, 1810, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Putney House, at one time the residence of Mr Gerard van Neck

The Garratt Election, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Garratt Election, (c1878). 18th century scene showing the Garrat Elections held at Garrat, then a small hamlet in Wandsworth, (now part of greater London)

The Fishmongers Almshouses, Wandsworth, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Fishmongers Almshouses, Wandsworth, (c1878). Block of almshouses also known as St Peters Hospital, built by the Fishmongers Company on East Hill, Wandsworth, (now part of south London)

Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum (For Girls), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum (For Girls), (c1878). Building off Trinity Road in Wandsworth, south London, designed by Major Rhode Hawkins and completed in 1858

York House (1790), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
York House (1790), (c1878). York Place in Battersea, (now part of south London). The Archbishops of York have had an estate at Battersea since the late 15th century

The Tropical Gardens, Battersea Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Tropical Gardens, Battersea Park, (c1878). The park, on the south bank of the River Thames in London, was built on marshland reclaimed from the river, and opened in 1858

The Pedlar and his Dog, formerly in Lambeth Church, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Pedlar and his Dog, formerly in Lambeth Church, (c1878). Depiction of a stained glass window in the church of St Mary, Lambeth, south London

The South Side of the Thames, Taken from Adelphi Terrace, 1770, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The South Side of the Thames, Taken from Adelphi Terrace, 1770, (c1878). View of Lambeth (now in south London), from Westminster, with boats on the River Thames

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"Exploring the Timeless Charm of Galpin Co: A Journey through Forgotten London Landscapes" Step into a bygone era with Galpin Co as we delve into the captivating history of Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island, captured in an enigmatic photograph from 1878. The unknown creator transports us to Kennington's Horns Tavern in 1820, where echoes of lively conversations and clinking glasses still resonate. The Great Hall at Dulwich College, frozen in time by an anonymous artist circa 1878, reveals the grandeur and intellectual pursuits that once graced its halls. Meanwhile, a glimpse into Kennington's past from 1780 showcases its transformation over centuries - a testament to the ever-changing nature of our beloved city. An intriguing snapshot takes us back to Long Acre's yesteryears, immersing us in an old coachmaker's shop bustling with artisans crafting exquisite carriages. Nearby Russell Street unveils Mr. Davies' quaint shopfront from 1881 - a reminder of London's vibrant commercial landscape during that era. Turner’s House on Maiden Lane beckons with its timeless beauty captured by an unknown photographer in 1881. Its architectural splendor stands tall amidst changing times. Dr. Busby himself materializes before our eyes through another mysterious image from the same year - his legacy as headmaster forever etched within these walls. Strolling along St Martins Lane circa 1820 evokes images of bustling theaters and fashionable promenades; it is here that history intertwines seamlessly with modernity. Witnessing a sedan chair suspended between eras reminds us how transportation has evolved since this photograph was taken in 1881. Finally, gazing upon Charing Cross Bridge from The Embankment offers breathtaking views frozen by an unknown creator also in 1881 – capturing both tranquility and dynamism against the backdrop of London’s iconic river.