Grays Inn Lane Collection

A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438448 A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Old "Black Bull Inn, "Grays Inn Lane (engraving)
3636829 The Old " Black Bull Inn, " Grays Inn Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old " Black Bull Inn, " Grays Inn Lane)

London Dwelling-Places (engraving)
5213375 London Dwelling-Places (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Dwelling-Places)

A Room in Tyndall s-buildings (engraving)
5213367 A Room in Tyndall s-buildings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Room in Tyndall s-buildings)

Gymnasia and playground of the children of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society (engraving)
609119 Gymnasia and playground of the children of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society (engraving) by English School

St Alban s, Baldwins Gardens, Grays Inn Lane (engraving)
5213613 St Alban s, Baldwins Gardens, Grays Inn Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Alban s, Baldwins Gardens, Grays Inn Lane, Mr Butterfield)

Boring Operation (engraving)
587122 Boring Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring operation, near Grays Inn Lane, in connection with the main drainage of the metropolis)

Gymnasia and Play-Ground of the Children of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society, Grays Inn-Lane (engraving)
1617044 Gymnasia and Play-Ground of the Children of the Home and Colonial Infant School Society, Grays Inn-Lane (engraving) by English School

Fire at Grays Inn Lane, London, 20 June 1880 (w / c on paper)
608816 Fire at Grays Inn Lane, London, 20 June 1880 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at Grays Inn Lane, London)

"The Kitchen, "Fox Court, Grays Inn Lane (engraving)
6006188 " The Kitchen, " Fox Court, Grays Inn Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Kitchen, " Fox Court, Grays Inn Lane)

Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel (engraving)
587338 Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel)

Boring Operation, near Gray s-Inn-Lane, in Connection with the Main Drainage of the Metropolis (engraving)
1609927 Boring Operation, near Gray s-Inn-Lane, in Connection with the Main Drainage of the Metropolis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring Operation)

The Homes of the London Poor (engraving)
5213217 The Homes of the London Poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Homes of the London Poor, The Front Rooms of a House in Charlotte s-Buildings)

London Sketches (engraving)
1054526 London Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Sketches. Illustration for The Graphic)

View of Middle Row and Grays Inn Lane, Holborn, London, 1823

Entrance to Grays Inn from Grays Inn Lane, c1918. The Honourable Society of Grays Inn is one of the four Inns of Court in London

The Old Black Bull Inn, Grays Inn Lane, London, c1800 (1878). From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]

Source Size = 2603 x 2108
Boring Operation, Near Gray s-Inn-Lane, in Connection with the Main Drainage of the Metropolis

GRAYs INN LANE, the Old Black Bull Inn, London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE OLD BLACK BULL INN, GRAYs INN LANE. London, UK, 19th century
THE OLD " BLACK BULL INN, " GRAYs INN LANE. London, UK, 19th century

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"Exploring the Rich History of Grays Inn Lane: A Glimpse into London's Past" Step back in time with a captivating journey through Grays Inn Lane, as depicted in various engravings and illustrations. This historic street, located in Clerkenwell within the City of London, has witnessed countless stories unfold over the centuries. In 1746, an intricately detailed map showcases the layout of Clerkenwell, providing a glimpse into how Grays Inn Lane fit into the bustling cityscape. The Old "Black Bull Inn, " immortalized in another engraving, stands proudly along this vibrant thoroughfare – a testament to its significance as a meeting place for locals and travelers alike. London Dwelling-Places capture scenes from everyday life on Grays Inn Lane. Tyndall's-buildings reveal cozy rooms where residents sought solace amidst the hustle and bustle of city living. Meanwhile, children frolic joyfully at Gymnasia and playgrounds belonging to the Home and Colonial Infant School Society – a heartwarming reminder that even amidst urban chaos, spaces were created for youthful innocence to thrive, also home to St Alban's Church in Baldwins Gardens – an architectural gem nestled within this vibrant neighborhood. Its grandeur is captured beautifully in yet another engraving. The industrious spirit is evident through depictions such as Boring Operations near Gray's-Inn-Lane. These images showcase significant infrastructure projects like main drainage systems being constructed beneath these very streets – evidence of London's continuous development throughout history. However, not all moments captured are ones of progress or celebration. The devastating Fire at Grays Inn Lane on June 20th, 1880 left its mark on this storied street forever. Watercolor paintings depict flames engulfing buildings while brave firefighters battled tirelessly to save what they could.