Great Russell Street Collection

A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438445 A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: the map shows the Foundling Hospital)

Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving)
1621705 Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap)

London in 1888: New Oxford Street and Holborn, to Smithfield and Cheapside (engraving)
7188739 London in 1888: New Oxford Street and Holborn, to Smithfield and Cheapside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Oxford Street and Holborn)

British Museum, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
British Museum, 1850-1900. [Courtyard of the Museum, built in a Classical style to the designs of Sir Robert Smirke to house the growing national collection. It opened to the public in 1857

West view of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, from Great Russell Street (engraving)
586429 West view of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, from Great Russell Street (engraving) by Whichelo, C. John Mayle (1784-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chemists Shop, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury (engraving)
583727 Chemists Shop, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemists Shop, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury)

Toms Coffee House, Great Russell Street, Covent Garden (engraving)
607949 Toms Coffee House, Great Russell Street, Covent Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toms Coffee House, Great Russell Street, Covent Garden)

Trade card, Burch (engraving)
733938 Trade card, Burch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Burch, importer of Irish linens, 35 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury)

Montagu House, c. 1700 (pen and ink)
3038357 Montagu House, c.1700 (pen and ink) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu House (later the British Museum) as rebuilt in1685-6 after a fire

British Museum, Great Russell Street, from London and it
931496 British Museum, Great Russell Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Montague House in Great Russell Street (engraving)
582444 Montague House in Great Russell Street (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toms Coffeehouse, Great Russell-Street, Covent-Garden (engraving)
1610355 Toms Coffeehouse, Great Russell-Street, Covent-Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toms Coffeehouse, Great Russell-Street, Covent-Garden)

Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving)
1099920 Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap)

Chemists and Druggists, Price & Co, trade card (engraving)
984062 Chemists and Druggists, Price & Co, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemists and Druggists, Price & Co, trade card)

Advertisement, Pears Soap (engraving)
1624921 Advertisement, Pears Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Soap)

Thanet House, Great Russell Street, London (engraving)
607314 Thanet House, Great Russell Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thanet House, Great Russell Street)

Advertisement, Digestine (engraving)
5223944 Advertisement, Digestine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Digestine)

The British Museum, engraved by William Simpson (1823-99), pub. 1852 by Lloyd Bros. & Co
GHL8773 The British Museum, engraved by William Simpson (1823-99), pub. 1852 by Lloyd Bros. & Co. (lithograph) by Walker, Edmund (fl.1836-d.1882) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Advertisement, Pears Soap (engraving)
1061019 Advertisement, Pears Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Soap)

The origin and growth of The British Museum (engraving)
1064416 The origin and growth of The British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin and growth of The British Museum)

The Capture of a Spirit (engraving)
1045220 The Capture of a Spirit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of a Spirit)

Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, 1830 (engraving)
3636810 Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, 1830)

The Muchmore Art Co Ltd, 92 & 93, Great Russell Street, London, W C (b / w photo)
733712 The Muchmore Art Co Ltd, 92 & 93, Great Russell Street, London, W C (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muchmore Art Co Ltd, 92 & 93)

Advertisement, Lactopeptine, an Absolute Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion (engraving)
1060797 Advertisement, Lactopeptine, an Absolute Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Lactopeptine)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039076 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Facade of the new British Museum, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Facade of the new British Museum, 1845. The newly extended building in Bloomsbury, London. The design of the New British Museum...has certainly not been spared by the architectural critic of

Present state of the British Museum, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Present state of the British Museum, 1845. Entrance gate of the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London. The New Museum will occupy a site further north than its predecessor;

Camden WC1B 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Camden WC1B 3

Northampton NN1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northampton NN1 3

Bradford BD7 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD7 1

The British Museum, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
The British Museum, c1900s. The British Museum in London was built in 1823-1852 in a Classical style to designs by Sir Robert Smirke, to house the growing national collection

British Museum, Holborn, London, 1934. Artist: William Monk
British Museum, Holborn, London, 1934. Calendarium Londinense, or the London Almanack for 1935, surmounted by a view of the British Museum, Holborn

John Philip Kembles residence in Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, c1820

British Museum, entrance gate, 1848. Artist: James Findlay
British Museum, entrance gate, 1848, (last fragments of old Montague House, the original home of the British Museum). Montague House was demolished in the 1840s; the Central Hall of the new building

Montague House wall, British Museum, London, 1852. Artist: James Findlay
Part of the wall of Montague House, London, 1852. Montague House, the original home of the British Museum, had been demolished in the 1840s. Also depicts guards standing at their sentry-boxes

British Museum, London, c1845. Artist: Frank Trulock
British Museum, previous to the demolition of the old front in Great Russell Street, London, c1845

British Museum, Holborn, London, 1852. Artist: William Simpson
British Museum, Holborn, Camden, London, 1852; a view from Great Russell Street with figures and carriages

YWCA Building, Bloomsbury, London, 1932. Designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Exterior of the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 1887. The British Museum was built in 1823-1852 in a Classical style to designs by Sir Robert Smirke to house the growing national

British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, 19th century

Courtyard of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878). Montagu House was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Front of Montagu House, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, 1830 (1878). Montagu House was a grand 17th century private house, which became the first home of the British Museum

Montagu House, Bloomsbury, 18th century, (1908). The house was purchased in 1754 as the first home of the British Museum and in 1757 the gardens were opened to the public

Source Size = 2529 x 1945
Stove, Burnished Steel, Inlaid with Gold, Messrs. Jeakes and Co. Great Russell-Street

Source Size = 3971 x 2024
Furniture, East India Company, And, Inlaid Table and Ornaments of Top, Caldecott, Great Russell Street

Toms Coffee House, Great Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, Uk, 1865

Entrance to Montague House (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF250716 Entrance to Montague House (litho) (b/w photo) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Montague House, Great Russell Street (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF250718 Montague House, Great Russell Street (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: (see also 250717 and 250716); designed by French architect

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Great Russell Street, located in the heart of London's Bloomsbury and Holborn districts, has a rich history that dates back centuries. As depicted in various engravings and illustrations, this bustling street has witnessed the transformation of London over time. In 1746, a map of Bloomsbury and Holborn showcases Great Russell Street as an integral part of the city's fabric. It served as a vital thoroughfare connecting New Oxford Street to Smithfield and Cheapside. The engraving from 1888 depicts the vibrant energy that permeated through its bustling streets during Victorian times. One iconic landmark along the British Museum, which has stood proudly since 1753. Its majestic building, captured in an engraving from 1850-1900, remains a testament to London's cultural heritage. Montagu House, another architectural gem on this historic street dating back to around 1700, adds further charm to its character. The Theatre Royal on Drury Lane also graces Great Russell Street with its west view showcased in an enchanting engraving. This renowned theater has hosted countless performances throughout history and continues to captivate audiences today. As one strolls down Great Russell Street, they would have come across charming establishments like Toms Coffee House or Chemists Shop depicted in engravings from different eras. These places were not only social hubs but also glimpses into daily life during those times. Trade cards such as Burch's add color to the commercial landscape while advertisements for Pears Transparent Soap reflect changing consumer trends over time. Today, Great Russell Street still retains much of its historical allure amidst modern developments. Visitors can explore world-class museums like the British Museum or indulge in retail therapy at nearby Covent Garden Market – all within walking distance from this captivating street. Great Russell Street stands as a living testament to London's ever-evolving story – where past meets present, and history intertwines with contemporary life.