Greater London Council Collection (page 4)

Southwark Bridge under repair, London, 1913. Repair work in progress on the arch nearest to the South Bank, Lambeth

Barges at Bankside, looking upstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, 1913. Barges moored in front of Bankside wharves, with Southwark Bridge undergoing repair work

Barges moored at Bankside wharves looking downstream, London, 1913. View of the Thames towards Southwark Bridge and Cannon Street Station

Widening of Putney Bridge, London, 1931. View of extensive building works with cranes

Old Lambeth Bridge with temporary footbridge alongside, London, before 1932. View of the bridge from Millbank, looking towards Lambeth

The Thames and Lambeth Bridge looking downstream, 1897. View of the bridge from upstream looking towards Lambeth Palace and Saint Thomas Hospital on the South Bank, (right)

The building of the new Chelsea Bridge, London, 1937. Construction of the new bridge in progress, with scaffolding and cranes

Deptford Creek Bridge, London, 1896. View of the bridge closed to shipping, looking towards the gas works and tall-masted ships in the distance. In the foreground is a barge, used for freight

Workmen on old Chelsea Bridge, London, 1921
Workmen using wooden tools on old Chelsea Bridge, London, 1921. Work in progress on the carriageway looking north from Queenstown Road, Battersea, towards the Western Pumping Station

Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1960. View of the concourse with bookstall and Christmas decorations. Passengers wait on benches, while others walk up and down

Kings Cross Station, Camden, London, 1970. The arched train shed looking south along platform 8 from the central footbridge. A train waits on the left, with empty tracks on the right

View across the Thames to Cannon Street Station, London, 1958. Looking from the south end of London Bridge across the river towards the station and railway bridge

Horse-drawn omnibus and passengers, London, 1900. Open-topped double-decker bus with advertisements for tea and Nestles milk. Passengers sit on the top deck while a boy holds the horses

Long queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 1.25 pm

Queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 2.05 pm. To the left of the trams is the River Thames

Transport workers washing a tram at the Holloway Car Shed, London, 1932. Interior of a tram shed with men using hoses to wash a Route 29 tram which has an advertisement for Hudsons soap

Learner-driver under instruction in a mock-up of tram car cab, London, 1932
Learner-driver under instruction in a mock-up of tram car cab, Wandsworth, London, 1932. An instructor at the Clapham Motor School stands on the bumper of a model of a tram while a driver works

Men using a car lifting hoist at Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932. Men use the hoist to position trucks under tram car number 1584

Man stencilling signs for tram cars at Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932. A man wearing an apron makes signs advertising cheap fares to be put on the sides of trams

Men welding, Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932. Men using butt and spot welder to repair tram parts. The welder is wearing a bowler hat

Man using a miller and planer, Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932
Man using a miller and planer, Charlton Central Repair Depot, Greenwich, London, 1932. Workshop with men using machinery to make or repair parts for trams

Trams in Balham Car Shed, Wandsworth, London, 1903. Front of the shed with open-topped trams standing partly outside the building

Platform with advertising posters, Holborn Underground Tram Station, London, 1931. Advertising posters on the north-bound platform at Holborn Underground Tram Station, Kingsway, seen from the stairs

Advertisements for beer and port, Holborn Underground Tram Station, London, 1931. Advertising posters on the south-bound platform at Holborn Underground Tram Station

Men laying tramlines at a junction, Whitechapel High Street, London, 1929
Men laying tramlines at a junction, Whitechapel High Street, Stepney, London, August 1929. Crossover tramlines being laid at the Commercial Road junction with Whitechapel High Street

Men laying tramlines in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, London, 1929
Men laying tramlines in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, Stepney, London, August 1929. Tramlines being laid as traffic passes on the right: view looking west

Tramlines being laid, Whitechapel High Street, London, 1929
Tramlines being laid, Whitechapel High Street, Stepney, London, August 1929. Men work laying the track and points at the crossover, Commercial Road junction

Tramline being laid in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, London, 1929
Tramline being laid in the middle of the road, Whitechapel High Street, Stepney, London, August 1929. Workmen lay track for trams

Men working on tramline electricification, Wandsworth, London, 1906. Men at work on interlacing the track near Wandsworth Town Station, by the junction with Alma Road

Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, London, 1906
Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, Somerset House, Westminster, London, 1906. Workmen excavating during electrification of the tram system have exposed arches

Laying tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London, 1907
Laying of electrified tramlines at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, Stepney, London, 1907. Workmen assisted by horse

Workmen extending tramlines, Brixton Road, London, 1907. A crowd of men and boys watches the insertion of special work on existing lines for Stockwell Road Lines

Tramway electrification at the junction of Goswell Road and Old Street, London, 1906
Tramway electrification: men laying tracks across the junction of Goswell Road and Old Street, Finsbury, London, 1906. Traffic and roadworks between the Hat and Feathers public house and the London

Electric trams at Victoria Terminus, London, 1932. Passengers boarding London County Council electric trams by the Windsor Castle pub

Men in hats and coats in the interior of an electric tram, London, 1933. Passengers sitting in the lower saloon of a London County Council electric tram, (car number 1441)

Interior of an electric tram showing driver controls, 1931. A London County Council class E3 electric tram, car number 2001, showing the drivers controls and staircase to the upper deck

Class M electric tram, 1930. End-on view of a London County Council class M electric tram, car number 1440

Overturned electric tram and onlookers, London, 1913
Overturned electric tram and onlookers, Mitcham Lane, London, 1913. London County Council electric tram which has overturned, showing wheel tracks in the road

Single-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class G single-decker electric tram, car number 584. Its route is to and from Highbury Station, Islington

Double-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class C open-topped electric tram, car number 296. Its route is to and from New Cross Gate, Lewisham

Double-decker electric tram with advertisement for the New Cross Empire, 1907. Side view of a London County Council class A2 electric tram, with advertisements for Oakeys polish, Nestles milk

Official London County Council cars and chauffeurs, County Hall, London, 1935. Austin cars parked with drivers in caps and coats standing beside outside the headquarters of the London County Council

Hackney carriages and drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912
Hackney carriages and uniformed drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912

Kerle electric streetlamp, Victoria Embankment, London, 1928. Ornate lamppost by the River Thames

Attendants bathing boys at the Sun Court Cleansing Station, London, 1914
Attendants bathing boys at the Sun Court Cleansing Station, City of London, 1914. Sombre scene of women and boys in a tiled bathroom. At this time many people had no bathroom at home

Nurse using a steriliser in the bathroom at Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse using a steriliser in the bathroom at Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911

Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A nurse treats children whose hair is infested with lice and nits

Children on their way to Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A group of children shepherded by a cloaked attendant

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"Exploring the Rich History of Greater London Council: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1912, where Savory & Moores Pharmacy on New Bond Street stood as a testament to London's bustling streets. This iconic establishment served as a hub for locals seeking remedies and provisions. Castles Shipbreaking Yard in Westminster, 1909, showcased an intriguing sight - ships figureheads adorning its gates. These majestic relics from seafaring vessels added a touch of maritime history to the heart of London. Transportation was vastly different in 1904 when horse-drawn vehicles and barrows filled Borough High Street. Witnessing this scene would transport you to an era where horsepower ruled the roads. A crowd gathered outside East India Dock Gates in Poplar during 1897, capturing a moment frozen in time. The closed gates symbolized both intrigue and curiosity about what lay beyond their imposing structure. Crystal Palace Station along Crystal Palace Parade held significance for Bromley residents since its opening in 1955. It served as a vital transportation link, connecting people with various parts of London. Camden Town Sub-Station witnessed men tirelessly constructing it back in 1908. Their dedication ensured that Camden had access to electricity, marking progress within this vibrant neighborhood. The Cabinet Room at Number 10 Downing Street exuded power and influence throughout London's political landscape by showcasing pivotal decisions made behind closed doors since 1927. Tottenham Court Road buzzed with life during the turn of the century (1900), captivating passersby with its vibrant atmosphere. The street became synonymous with commerce and cultural exchange over time. 1933 saw Abingdon Street lined up with taxis waiting for passengers - an everyday sight that epitomized urban mobility while adding charm to Westminster's cityscape. In recognition of their service, signatures from appreciative Londoners were presented to the Commissioner of Police – a memento of gratitude for ensuring safety and security within the city.