Londoners Collection (page 8)

Poverty stricken citizens of Houndsditch, East End, London. After an engraving by Gustave Dore in the book London: A Pilgrimage by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold, published 1872

Triumphant return of a tank. Introducing the Tanks to Londoners. The film The Battle of the Ancre as seen at the Scala Theatre, London

First journey of Londons electric tram 1903
Londoners throng the pavements of Westminster Bridge Road to watch the first journey of Londons first electric tram as it heads for Clapham. Date: 1903

Refugees in the London underground (1941). Watercolor by Henry Moore belonging to the series The Shelter Drawings. Watercolour. Private Collection

The General Strike - Guards return from duty 1926
Londoners watching a procession of The 1st Brigade of Guards, with massed bands, marching through the City past the Royal Exchange and Mansion House

The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF396020 The Bull s-Eye, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (b.1822) pub

Cockney Argument between a fat man and a thin man
Fat Party (after a War of words) - " If you come our court to-morrer and bring a bit o fat with yer, I ll bloomin well eat yer." !! Date: 1895

Holiday Trains
3rd May 1912: Crowds of Londoners at Waterloo Station leaving for the seaside. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Italian Ambassador to London, the Marquis Imperiali

London Heatwave 1989
Londoners sunbathing in Soho Square during a heatwave, which lasted for several weeks. Date: 1989

King and Queen visiting children in Underground shelters
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting an air raid shelter in a London Underground station and chatting to groups of children clustered on bunk beds

Rail Strike / Crowded Tram
RAIL STRIKE An overcrowded tram on the Thames Embankment, packed with Londoners struggling to get home on a day with no trains or tubes running

London takes to the roads, General Strike 1926
Photographs showing Londoners finding all sorts of ways to commute to and from work during the 1926 general strike in Britain. May 1926

London street scene - The Coster Girl
A series of postcards showing women (in various jobs) in London - The Coster Girl.. Romanian-born sculptor and illustrator Alexander Popini served in the Royal Air Force during World War I

Female Londoners 1590
The clothing of London women of various social classes including a servant. All three wear ruffs. The 3rd woman is taken from " Descriptions of England". Date: 1590

Electric Tram London 2
Londoners line the pavements and a fire engine pulls aside as Londons first electric tram heads for Clapham. Date: 1903

Great railway strike, trekking to business 1919
When the railway strike first happened Londoners used other means of transportation, buses and trams to find their way to town, needless to say they could not cope with the amount of commuters

Great railway strike, london commuters 1919
Londoners having a lift on the back of a horse-van. 1919

Rail Strike, queing for the tram-car 1919
Hundreds of commuters in london queing patiently for the already over utilsed tram-car. October 1919

Great railway strike, available tram-car 1919
Crowd of London commuters waiting patiently for the next available tram-car, during the Great railway strike of 1919. October 1919

Great railway strike, crownded car 1919
RAIL STRIKE Londoners caught out by the sudden rail strike cram into whatever means of transport they can find: here seen overloading a motorcar Date: October 1919

WW1 - US Military marching through London, 1917
WW1 - The US Military arrive in the UK and parade through the streets of London. Marching up from Big Ben, and waving the American flag with pride

Peace Day in Trafalgar Square by Eduardo Matania
Revellers in Trafalgar Square dancing and waving flags during the Peace Day celebrations in London, July 1919. Date: 1919

London. Bombed Streets in 1941. Drawing and watercolor by Henry Moore. Drawing. Private Collection

ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving
ENGLAND (19 century). London. East India Company. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

LEWYCKA, Marina (1946). British novelist of Ukrainian origin

ENGLAND. London (19c. ). Newgate Prision. Engraving
ENGLAND. London (19c.). Newgate Prision. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

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London. White Tower. 1844. Engraving

London. Parliament. Engraving

Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope from Southfields, September 3rd 1916. Signed Walter Hunt.This relates to the Zeppelin raid on the night 2nd/3rd September 1916

Londoners in Trafalgar Square on outbreak of WW1
Londoners cheering in Trafalgar Square when the news broke that Germany had rejected the British ultimatum, and that the two countries were therefore at war. Date: 4 August 1914

The General Strike - lorry transporting passengers
A lorry-load of Londoners in Kingsway, returning home after a days work during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

The General Strike - reading wireless bulletins 1926
Londoners reading the latest news from wireless bulletins issued at Marconi House in the Strand, London during the General Strike

The General Strike - hitching a lift
The Private Motorist does his bit to help people reach their work: An owner-driver at Southfields taking girls aboard. Girls hitching a ride to work during the General Strike

Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1905
Illustration showing a group of Londoners relaxing in Lincolns Inn Fields on a Sunday evening, 1905. In the background a military band can be seen at work in the bandstand. Date: 26/08/1905

Lola Lecturing
LOLA MONTEZ, who had taken London by storm with her Spanish dancing in 1843, returns in 1859 to tell Londoners of her interesting experiences in Bavaria... Date: 1818 - 1861

Tower of London Seen from the River Thames, from A Book of the Prospects of
BAL42799 Tower of London Seen from the River Thames, from A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in and about the City of London, c.1700 (engraving) by English School

London Nomades, c. 1876 (b / w photo)
XJF366805 London Nomades, c.1876 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Encampment in Hyde Park, 1780 (colour aquatint)
XCF306042 The Encampment in Hyde Park, 1780 (colour aquatint) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 31x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park London, 1867(engraving)
XJF2920774 Meeting at the Reformers Tree, Hyde Park London, 1867(engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reform Demonstration in Hyde Park)

Bluegase-field, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876
XIR287767 Bluegase-field, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan (1822-90) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

A house of refuge, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876
XIR287766 A house of refuge, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault
XIR287765 Carriages and riders at Hyde Park, illustration from Londres by Louis Enault (1824-1900) 1876, engraved by Paul Jonnard-Pacel (d.1902) Paris, Hachette (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured
XCF268659 Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured engraving) by Scharf, George Snr (1788-1860) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The London Coffee-Stall (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF119811 The London Coffee-Stall (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving)
XJF1121345 Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Waterloo Place and part of Regent Street, pub. 1828 (engraving)
XJF1121333 Waterloo Place and part of Regent Street, pub.1828 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Old Clothes Shop, Seven Dials, from Street Life in London, 1877 (b / w photo)
XJF1765637 An Old Clothes Shop, Seven Dials, from Street Life in London, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Londoners are a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and resilience. From the Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath to the Costermonger Pearly Kings and Queens in Southwark, their unique traditions bring color to the city's streets. The Frost Fair on the Thames, beautifully depicted by Pauline Baynes, showcases Londoners' ability to adapt and find joy even in freezing temperatures. In G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop at 27 St. James Street, they have always had a sharp wit and an eye for satire. The famous phrase "Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense" perfectly captures their spirit - never afraid to speak up against injustice or hypocrisy. Family ties run deep among Londoners as seen with the Pearly King, Pearly Queen, and their daughter from North London. Their dedication to preserving tradition is admirable and reflects the strong sense of community that exists throughout the city. While many associate London with its bustling urban landscape, it is important not to forget its connection with nature. Hop picking in Cranbrook, Kent highlights how some Londoners would venture outside the city for seasonal work while still maintaining ties to their beloved capital. Monuments like Nelson Statue stand tall as reminders of heroic figures who shaped both British history and London's identity. Meanwhile, entrances like Limehouse's Regents Canal bridge symbolize connections between different parts of this sprawling metropolis. Sports have always played a significant role in shaping Londoner's identities; boxing matches were popular events that brought people together during Victorian times as shown in images from 1870s. Literature has also left an indelible mark on this city; H. G Wells' "The War of Worlds" captivated readers worldwide but held particular significance for those living amidst iconic landmarks mentioned within its pages. Preserving artifacts at museums like the London Museum allows future generations to appreciate the rich heritage that defines being a true Londoner.