Galpin Co Collection (page 3)

The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848, (c1878). Mass meeting of the working-class Chartist movement on 10 April 1848, at Kennington in south London

View in the New Cut, 1878. Creator: Unknown
View in the New Cut, 1878. Street scene in the New Cut, Lambeth, south London, with the Royal Victoria Palace Palace, (The Old Vic), on the right

Margaret Finchs Cottage, Norwood in 1808, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Margaret Finchs Cottage, Norwood in 1808, (c1878). House in what was the village of Norwood, (now part of greater London), lived in by Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies

Lord Thurlows House, Knights Hill, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lord Thurlows House, Knights Hill, (c1878). Large house known as Knights Hill, built for Edward Thurlow by Henry Holland. It was burnt down in 1809

The Crystal Palace, from the South, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Crystal Palace, from the South, (c1878). The Crystal Palace was designed by Joseph Paxton for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in Hyde Park in London

Site of the Crystal Palace in 1852, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Site of the Crystal Palace in 1852, (c1878). The countryside at Sydenham, then a village outside London, before the construction of the Crystal Palace which gave its name to the area

Views in Camberwell and Dulwich, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Views in Camberwell and Dulwich, (c1878). St Mary-le-Strand House, Old Kent Road; Goldsmiths House; Bows Corner, Dulwich; Old Camberwell; Old Crown Inn, Dulwich; Plough Inn, Lordship Lane

Dr. Glennies Academy, Dulwich Grove, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Glennies Academy, Dulwich Grove, in 1820, (c1878). View of the school attended by British poet Lord Byron between 1799 and 1801

The Rosemary Branch in 1800, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Rosemary Branch in 1800, (c1878). The Rosemary Branch tavern in Peckham, (now part of south London), dated back to at least the beginning of the 18th century

Dr. Lettsoms House, Grove Hill, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Lettsoms House, Grove Hill, (c1878). The house of physician and philanthropist John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) in the village of Camberwell, (now part of south east London), was built in 1780

The Old House on the Green, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old House on the Green, (c1878). A large house on Camberwell Green in the village of Camberwell, (now part of south east London)

Old Camberwell Mill, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Camberwell Mill, (c1878). Windmill in the village of Camberwell, (now part of south east London). Post mill first mentioned in 1709, which had fallen out of use by about 1831

Old Camberwell Church in 1750, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Camberwell Church in 1750, (c1878). St Giles Church, Camberwell Church Street, south London. The church burned down in February 1841

St. Giles Church, Camberwell, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
St. Giles Church, Camberwell, (c1878). Interior of St Giles Church in Camberwell Church Street, south London. A new church, designed by George Gilbert Scott and W B Moffatt

Old Newington Church in 1866, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Newington Church in 1866, (c1878). St Marys Church at Newington, in what is now greater London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

Fountain in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Fountain in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Royal Surrey Gardens were pleasure gardens in Newington, London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

The Fishmongers Almshouses in 1850, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Fishmongers Almshouses in 1850, (c1878). The Fishmongers Almshouses, also known as St Peters Hospital, in the village of Newington Butts, (now part of south London)

Newington Butts in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Newington Butts in 1820, (c1878). Cows and sheep in the village of Newington Butts, (now part of Elephant & Castle, south London)

The Licensed Victuallers Asylum, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Licensed Victuallers Asylum, (c1878). View of the Licensed Victuallers National Asylum, an almshouse estate off the Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, (now south east London)

Lee Church in 1795, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lee Church in 1795, (c1878). St Margarets Church, Lee Terrace, near Blackheath in what is now south London. View of the mediaeval church dating from 1120

Hall of Eltham Palace in 1835, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Hall of Eltham Palace in 1835, (c1878). Eltham Palace (now in Greater London), was founded as a medieval royal palace, but fell into disrepair until the ruins were converted into a private house for

Eltham Palace in 1790, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Eltham Palace in 1790, (c1878). Eltham Palace (now in Greater London), was founded as a medieval royal palace, but fell into disrepair until the ruins were converted into a private house for

Charlton House in 1845, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Charlton House in 1845, (c1878). Jacobean red-brick manor house, constructed 1607-1612, at Woolwich Common, (now in greater London)

Vanbrugh Castle, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Vanbrugh Castle, (c1878). Vanbrugh Castle was designed by architect John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) as his own residence. The house, on Westcombe Park Road in Maze Hill, Greenwich

The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). The Green Man Hotel and tavern in Blackheath, then a village outside London, was an important staging post on the London-to-Dover route

The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). People looking at the Shepherd Gate Clock on the wall outside the gate of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London

Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840, (c1878). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London is best known for the fact that the prime meridian passes through it

Flamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Flamsteed House (From Hollars Long View), (c1878). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich (now part of south London). The building, completed in 1676, was known as Flamsteed House after John Flamsteed

Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Houses Round Greenwich Park, (c1878). Views of large houses in an area of what is now south London: Rangers House, Woodlands, Lady Hamiltons House, Old Tree in Greenwich Park

View from One-Tree Hill, Greenwich Park, in 1846, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
View from One-Tree Hill, Greenwich Park, in 1846, (c1878). People enjoying the view of the River Thames and the City from a hill in Greenwich Park in what is now south-east London

Lane Leading Into Ship Street, Greenwich (1830), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lane Leading Into Ship Street, Greenwich (1830), (c1878). Cobbled street in Greenwich on the River Thames, (now part of greater London)

Easter Monday in Greenwich Park, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Easter Monday in Greenwich Park, (c1878). Rowdy scene at the Easter Fair, with the Royal Observatory in the distance. People enjoying themselves in Greenwich Park

Crown and Sceptre Inn, Greenwich, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Crown and Sceptre Inn, Greenwich, (c1878). Public house on the River Thames at Greenwich, now part of south London. In the foreground are two Greenwich Pensioners

The Parish Church, Greenwich, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Parish Church, Greenwich, (c1878). St Alfege Church at Greenwich in what is now greater London, was rebuilt 1712-1714 to the designs of Nicholas Hawksmoor

The Royal Naval School, Greenwich, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Naval School, Greenwich, (c1878). View of part of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich on the River Thames, (now part of greater London)

Group of Greenwich Pensioners, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Group of Greenwich Pensioners, (c1878). Pensioners at the Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, (now part of greater London). The home for retired Royal Navy sailors operated from 1692 to 1869

A View of the Ancient Royal Palace Called Placentia, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
A View of the Ancient Royal Palace Called Placentia, (c1878). The Palace of Placentia was a palace built on the banks of the Thames at Greenwich by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester in 1447

Placentia, 1560, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Placentia, 1560, (c1878). The Palace of Placentia was a palace built on the banks of the Thames at Greenwich by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester in 1447

Old Conduit, Greenwich Park, in 1835, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Conduit, Greenwich Park, in 1835, (c1878). Small building which may have been an ice house, in Greenwich Park, a former royal hunting park in what is now south-east London

Floating Dock, Deptford (1820), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Floating Dock, Deptford (1820), (c1878). The Royal Navy Dockyard at Deptford on the River Thames operated from the mid-16th to the late 19th century

Rotherhithe Church, 1750, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Rotherhithe Church, 1750, (c1878). St Marys Church at Rotherhithe in London was rebuilt in 1714-1715, to a design by John James

Diving-Bell Used in the Construction of the Thames Tunnel, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Diving-Bell Used in the Construction of the Thames Tunnel, (c1878). Diving bell being used to plug a hole in the bottom of the River Thames

St. Jamess Church, Bermondsey, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Church, Bermondsey, (c1878). St Jamess Church at Bermondsey in London was designed by James Savage, and consecrated in 1829

Jamaica House, 1826, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Jamaica House, 1826, (c1878). Two views - garden front and Cherry Garden Street - of Jamaica House in Bermondsey, south London

St. Mary Magdalens Church, Bermondsey, 1809, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
St. Mary Magdalens Church, Bermondsey, 1809, (c1878). The Church of St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey, south London, dating from the late 17th century

Old Houses in London Street, Dockhead, about 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses in London Street, Dockhead, about 1810, (c1878). View from Jacobs Island of houses backing onto a water course

Mill Pond Bridge, in 1826, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Mill Pond Bridge, in 1826, (c1878). Street scene on Jamaica Row near Mill Pond Bridge in Bermondsey, south London, with ships on the River Thames in the distance

The Grammar School of St. Olaves, 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Grammar School of St. Olave s, 1810, (c1878). St Olaves Grammar School was founded in the parish of St Olave in Southwark, south London, and received its royal charter in 1571

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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.