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Langdon Collection

"Langdon: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of Langdon, where history and mystery intertwine

Background imageLangdon Collection: LONDON: FOG, c1905. Alvin Langdon Coburns photograph Portland Place, c1905

LONDON: FOG, c1905. Alvin Langdon Coburns photograph Portland Place, c1905, showing a hansom cab in winter fog on Portland Place in the fashionable Marylebone area of central London

Background imageLangdon Collection: Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Background imageLangdon Collection: Harry Langdon early 1900s

Harry Langdon early 1900s

Background imageLangdon Collection: Photograph of Rose Inn, West Langdon, Kent

Photograph of Rose Inn, West Langdon, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Background imageLangdon Collection: Photograph of Four Bells PH, East Langdon, Kent

Photograph of Four Bells PH, East Langdon, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageLangdon Collection: America - Surrender of Fort William and Mary

America - Surrender of Fort William and Mary
Surrender of Fort William and Mary, 14th December 1774. Patriot raid of British fort for military supplies after British export ban on arms and gunpowder to America. American Revolution. Date: 1774

Background imageLangdon Collection: Dry Street, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex

Dry Street, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex. Date: 20th century

Background imageLangdon Collection: Poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours, WW2

Poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours, WW2
Wartime poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours -- how to avoid congestion on the London Underground. Designed by Misha Black and David Langdon. 1942

Background imageLangdon Collection: Wedding Corset, British, 1874. Creator: W. S. Thomson & Company

Wedding Corset, British, 1874. Creator: W. S. Thomson & Company
Wedding Corset, British, 1874

Background imageLangdon Collection: Cornwall PL15 8 Map

Cornwall PL15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL15 8

Background imageLangdon Collection: Archaeological excavations at Kish, Mespotamia, Iraq

Archaeological excavations at Kish, Mespotamia, Iraq
" Visible proof of the flood: the great discoveries at Kish" - a page from the Illustrated London News, featuring an article by Dr

Background imageLangdon Collection: HOTTER THAN HOT, 1929. Harry Langdon and Thelma Todd in a scene from the film

HOTTER THAN HOT, 1929. Harry Langdon and Thelma Todd in a scene from the film

Background imageLangdon Collection: NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1912. The Flatiron Building, photographed in 1912 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1912. The Flatiron Building, photographed in 1912 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageLangdon Collection: JOHN LANGDON (1739-1819). American Revolutionary leader

JOHN LANGDON (1739-1819). American Revolutionary leader. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after John Trumbull

Background imageLangdon Collection: WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE, c1911. The Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York

WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE, c1911. The Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. Photogravure by Alvin Langdon Coburn, c1911

Background imageLangdon Collection: EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet

EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageLangdon Collection: JOHN LANGDON (1739-1819). American revolutionary leader

JOHN LANGDON (1739-1819). American revolutionary leader. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after John Trumbull

Background imageLangdon Collection: AUGUSTUS JOHN (1878-1961). Welsh painter. Photographed by Alvin Langdon Coburn in 1914

AUGUSTUS JOHN (1878-1961). Welsh painter. Photographed by Alvin Langdon Coburn in 1914

Background imageLangdon Collection: WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer

WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageLangdon Collection: Picture No. 10739965

Picture No. 10739965
Birdwatcher - Adrian Langdon - field craft Date:

Background imageLangdon Collection: Letter from John Langdon, president pro tem of the Senate, informing General George Washington of

Letter from John Langdon, president pro tem of the Senate, informing General George Washington of his unanimous
WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. Letter from John Langdon, president pro tem of the Senate, informing General George Washington of his unanimous election to the office of President of the United States of

Background imageLangdon Collection: A key to the figures portrayed in Howard Chandler Christys painting of the signing of the U. S

A key to the figures portrayed in Howard Chandler Christys painting of the signing of the U. S
CHRISTY: U.S. CONSTITUTION. A key to the figures portrayed in Howard Chandler Christys painting of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on 17 September 1787

Background imageLangdon Collection: GEORGE MEREDITH (1828-1909). English novelist and poet. Photographed in 1904 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

GEORGE MEREDITH (1828-1909). English novelist and poet. Photographed in 1904 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageLangdon Collection: LANGDON CHEVES (1776-1857). American statesman and a president of the Second Bank of the United

LANGDON CHEVES (1776-1857). American statesman and a president of the Second Bank of the United States. Line engraving, early 20th century

Background imageLangdon Collection: Help your neighborhood by keeping your premises clean Teneme

Help your neighborhood by keeping your premises clean Tenement House Dept. of the City of New York : FH La Guardia, Mayor : Langdon W. Post, Commissioner

Background imageLangdon Collection: HARRY LANGDON AS CLOWN. American comic Harry Langdon as a clown in a Mack Sennett comedy

HARRY LANGDON AS CLOWN. American comic Harry Langdon as a clown in a Mack Sennett comedy

Background imageLangdon Collection: AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917). French sculptor. Photographed in 1906 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917). French sculptor. Photographed in 1906 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Background imageLangdon Collection: HIS MARRIAGE WOW, 1925. Natalie Kingston, William McCall, and Harry Langdon

HIS MARRIAGE WOW, 1925. Natalie Kingston, William McCall, and Harry Langdon

Background imageLangdon Collection: HARRY PHILMORE LANGDON (1884-1944). American silent film actor

HARRY PHILMORE LANGDON (1884-1944). American silent film actor

Background imageLangdon Collection: Film Still: Transportation. Harry Langdon

Film Still: Transportation. Harry Langdon
FILM STILL: TRANSPORTATION. Harry Langdon

Background imageLangdon Collection: Alvin Langdon Coburn

Alvin Langdon Coburn
ALVIN LANGDON COBURN American photographer


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"Langdon: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of Langdon, where history and mystery intertwine. From the foggy streets of London in 1905 to the captivating landscapes of Kent, Langdon takes us on a visual adventure like no other. Alvin Langdon Coburn's photograph captures the essence of Portland Place, shrouded in winter fog. The hansom cab navigating through this atmospheric scene transports us back to a bygone era in the fashionable Marylebone area. But Langdon is not just about London; it introduces us to Harry Langdon, a figure from the early 1900s whose story remains untold. Who was he? What adventures did he embark upon? The enigma surrounding his life invites us to delve deeper into his intriguing past. As we explore further, we stumble upon Rose Inn in West Langdon, Kent—a charming village that seems frozen in time. Its rustic beauty beckons travelers seeking solace amidst picturesque surroundings. And then there's Four Bells PH in East Langdon—an old-world pub with stories etched onto its walls. It stands as a testament to community spirit and camaraderie throughout generations. It also uncovers historical events such as America's surrender at Fort William and Mary—reminding us of pivotal moments that shaped nations forever. Venturing beyond borders, Dry Street in Langdon Hills welcomes us with open arms—a quaint corner nestled within Basildon, Essex. Its idyllic charm offers respite from bustling city life while preserving its rich heritage. During World War II, posters urging people to stagger office hours for comfort's sake remind us of sacrifices made during challenging times—a reminder that unity can bring solace even amidst adversity. Intriguingly enough, our journey through time leads us to an exquisite British wedding corset from 1874—an artifact reflecting societal norms and fashion trends prevalent during that era.