Greenwich Collection

Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London
Greenwich Park, Greenwich, near Blackheath, County of London, England. Date: 1917

Photograph of Pelton Arms, Greenwich, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

The Dolly Sisters, New York
The Dolly Sisters in the Greenwich Village Follies, New York, 1924. Photograph by Alfred Cheney Johnston 1924

Cutty Sark in 1923
The famous tea clipper Cutty Sark in Surrey Docks. The iconic craft now housed in dry dock at Greenwich was severely damaged by a fire whilst under restoration on 21st May 2007

Old Street Map of The Isle of Dogs and River Thames at Greenwich 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around The Isle of Dogs and The River Thames at Greenwich.The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London

Greenwich Park, London Olympic 2012 Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Test Event, National Maritime Museum, Canary Wharf, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

The Cutty Sark, an old Tea Clipper, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Ration Book July 1942
A Ministry of Food ration book issued in July 1942, to be returned if lost to the Greenwich food office

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Stanstead Abbotts - The Bridge
The village of Stanstead Abbott in Hertfordshire lies on the Greenwich Meridian. Date: 1907

UK, London, Greenwich, Greenwich Park, National Maritime Musuem and Canary Wharf

ASC Barracks, Grove Park, Lewisham
Entrance to the ASC (Army Service Corps) Barracks on Marvels Lane, Grove Park, Lewisham, south east London. Two officers and a large dog stand at the entrance

Grove Park Hospital, Lewisham, south east London
Aerial view of the Grove Park Hospital, Marvels Lane, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy, were erected in 1899-1902 as a workhouse for the Greenwich Union

Apparition / Queens Hse
Figures photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum

The Millennium Dome, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Greenwich Pk C1910
A view of Greenwich Park

Greenwich / Isle of Dogs
A view of Greenwich, Deptford and London from Flamstead Hill in Greenwich Park. The Isle of Dogs and windmills are on the right and St Pauls cathedral is in the centre

Greenwich Placentia
The palace of Placentia stood on the site of the later Naval College, but was demolished 1664 : it was the scene of many important events such as the birth of Elizabeth. Date: 16-17th centuries

Greenwich Park
A fine view from Greenwich Park, London, with the National Maritime Museum in the foreground. The central building is the Queens House, Royal Naval College behind

Royal Naval College on the River Thames, Greenwich, London, England, UK

LFDCA-LFB Volvo dual purpose diesel pump ladder
Pictured on Blackheath in SE London, the pump ladder from Greenwich fire station

Docklands skyline from Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View over London from Greenwich, UNESCO World Heritage Site, SE10, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Greenwich Observatory
Greenwich Royal Observatory, with its dome to the forefront of the postcard

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Cherry blossoms in Greenwich Park, London, England

The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan Cowper
The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Erasmus (right) and Thomas More visit the children of Henry VII at Greenwich in 1499. The boy in the centre is the future King Henry VIII

Navy Cut: Off Greenwich, 1952
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes and Tobacco rectangular covered counter-card featuring a reproduction of " Off Greenwich" by Frank H. Mason

England, London, Greenwich, The Queens House, Tulip Staircase

The Great Hall, Eltham Palace, Kent, 1804. Artist: J Storer
The Great Hall, Eltham Palace, Kent, 1804. 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

Blitz in London -- Greenwich fire station, WW2
Blitz in London -- Greenwich fire station, SE London, suffered extensive bomb damage during the early days of the bombing campaign

Largest Gasometer in the World - East Greenwich, London - built in 1888. Situated on the Greenwich peninsula, close to the site of the O2 Arena

Sketch of Admiral Hardy PH, Greenwich, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Admiral Hardy

Powis Street, Woolwich, Greenwich, London, England. Date: 1920

A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820 Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820. Painting held at The Tate, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

Highclere Castle Library
A corner of the library at Highclere Castle, showing the chimney piece from Greenwich Palace. Date: 1889

Trafalgar Tavern
The exterior of the Trafalgar Tavern, a popular pub beside the River Thames at Greenwich, London. Date: 1973

Greenwich From Deptford

Sunrise view of the O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Early rider! He roars through the air with the greatest of ease...the kid who makes jumping over nine men look like childs play

England, London, Greenwich, The Cutty Sark, The Hull

Cutty Sark, Greenwich
The Cutty Sark tea clipper, moored in Greenwich, London. Date: 1960s

Deptford Dockyard
The naval dockyard at Deptford, with Greenwich in the distance. Our Picture Library is out of sight, to the right of the picture. Date: 1793

LCC-MFB horse drawn steamer at Greenwich
A horse drawn steamer and crew at Greenwich fire station, Bisset Street, SE London, during the latter years of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (it was renamed the London Fire Brigade in 1904)

Greenwich Observatory, south east London
Watercolour painting of Greenwich Observatory in south east London, viewed from the side with two children playing on the grass, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914)

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Greenwich, a place steeped in history and charm. As I gaze upon the old street map of The Isle of Dogs and River Thames at Greenwich from 1908, I am transported back to a time when this area was bustling with activity. One particular image catches my eye - The Dolly Sisters in New York. These glamorous sisters were known for their dazzling performances and captivating beauty, leaving audiences mesmerized wherever they went. But it is the majestic Cutty Sark that truly captures the essence of Greenwich. An old Tea Clipper that once sailed across oceans, it stands as a testament to London's rich maritime heritage. In 1923, it must have been an awe-inspiring sight as it glided through the waters with grace and elegance. Not far from here lies The Hollies Children's Home in Sidcup, Kent. A place where young hearts found solace and care during challenging times - a reminder of the compassion that exists within our society. Greenwich Park holds its own significance as well; hosting events such as the London Olympic 2012 Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Test Event. It witnessed athletes pushing their limits while spectators cheered them on with fervor. As I explore further into Greenwich's treasures, I stumble upon the National Maritime Museum nestled amidst Canary Wharf's towering structures. Here, one can delve into Britain's seafaring past while admiring London arms and seals that symbolize its strength and resilience. Venturing beyond Greenwich's borders leads me to Stanstead Abbotts - The Bridge; an architectural marvel connecting communities over tranquil waters – bridging gaps both physical and metaphorical. Grove Park Hospital in Lewisham serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking healing in South East London – reminding us of humanity’s capacity for care even amidst adversity. Lastly, ASC Barracks stands tall in Grove Park too – serving as a reminder of our armed forces' dedication to protecting our nation's values and freedoms.