Londons Collection (page 3)

Improvements at Londons cycle shows, 1900
The world of wheels. Improvements at Londons cycle shows, 1900. Date: 1900

The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court (litho)
1036994 The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court)

It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower), so Londoners could get an accurate time. Date: 1900

One of Londons few remaining relics of the Roman occupation of Britain, the Roman Bastion of London Wall, in the churchyard of St. Giles church, Cripplegate. Date: 1st Century

Empire Theatre

Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865
Exterior of the Southern Outfall Works of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This pumping station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, as part of Londons drainage scheme. Date: 1865

Suburban Water-Carts, London, 1875
Two watercarts, delivering supplies in Londons suburbs in 1875. Several people bringing buckets out to the cart to purchase fresh water. Date: 1875

Peace celebrations
Tea party held in a street in Londons East End to celebrate the end of World War I in 1918. Children are sat at a long table, while parents (mainly women) serve food

Horse-drawn steamer leaving headquarters 1900
Call-out in the streets of London, a horse-drawn steamer leaving the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, with a group of passers-by watching. Date: 1900

TRAFALGAR SQUARE 1950S
Two of Londons most famous landmarks, the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the- Fields church, both in Trafalgar Square. Date: 1950s

Suburban Street London
A street in Londons inner suburbs - West End Lane, Hampstead. Date: circa 1905

CLEANERS DELIVERY VAN
Achille Serre is THE cleaner for LOndons fashionable crowd, and this is the van in which your gowns and dress suits will be brought to you. Date: 1912

BOXING AT WONDERLAND
A large crowd fills Londons Wonderland club to watch a fight. Date: 1900

NEW CUT ITEM SELLER 1872
A dishevelled man sells household articles at Londons New Cut market. Date: 1872

LONDON WAREHOUSES
Goods are loaded, unloaded and hoisted at Londons busy Pickle Herring Street warehouses Date: 1870

Hyde Park Steamed Up
HYDE PARK AS IT WILL BE Londons Park is invaded by steam-powered vehicles Date: 1846

PROSPECT OF WHITBY
Three girls standing on the doorstep of the Prospect of Whitby, Londons Oldest Riverside Inn, Wapping, London. Date: 1960s

EAST END GIRLS SWING
Girls enjoy a makeshift swing, from a lamp-post in Londons East End Date: late 19th century

Polluted London Water
THE CITY NARCISSUS Punch accuses Londons officials of being too self-satisfied to realise the danger to the the citys health from the polluted water of the Thames Date: 1849

SHOPPING, BOND STREET
Fur-draped ladies shopping in Bond Street, Londons most fashionable shopping street Date: 1904

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England, London, Golden statue of Shakespeares Ariel on a dome of the Bank of England

Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery attached to Londons Inner Temple. Founded some time during or before the reign of Henry V, the Inn educated lawyers including Edward Coke and John Selden

Dukes Theatre
The Dukes Theatre at Dorset Garden, on the riverfront, once, Londons most luxurious playhouse.. Date: 19th century

Central Criminal Court and St. Pauls - Justice and Mercy
The dome and statue atop Londons Central Criminal Court and the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral - the card is beautifully captioned as Justice and Mercy. Date: circa 1920s

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Empire Theatre

Fern Street Settlement
Poor working class children in Londons East End, queueing up for the Fern Street Settlement, set up in 1905 by Clara Grant; a bundle of toys in exchange for a farthing. Date: early 1930s

The Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, November 9th 1887
Banquet scene at Londons Guildhall. An annual banquet is traditionally held to celebrate the mayors installation in November each year

East End Womens Club at Public House Door
An informal womens club, some with children, gather outside a public house in Londons East End. Date: 1902

Seat of the Sorrowful - the Homeless in London
Some of Londons homeless spending the night on the citys public benches. Date: 1909

London Temperance Hospital, Hampstead Road, Euston
Londons Temperance Hospital, first opened in 1873, moved in 1885 to this site on Hampstead Road. It aimed to treat patients without the use of medicinal alcohol at a time when stimulants such as

Strand Union Workhouse, Cleveland Street, London
A view of the former Strand Union workhouse, later part of the Middlesex Hospital, on Cleveland Street in Londons Fitzrovia District

Childrens Ward at German Hospital, London
Children and nurses in a ward at Londons German Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Wembley Park Tower under construction. Also known as Watkins Tower, It was to be the centre piece of a pleasure park and based upon the Eiffel tower, 358 meters tall

Wembely Park Tower under construction
Wembley Park Tower under construction. Also known as Watkins Tower, It was to be the centre piece of a pleasure park and based upon the Eiffel tower, 358 meters tall

A Map of the Lower Rotherhithe Docks, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438444 A Map of the Lower Rotherhithe Docks, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howland Great Wet Dock, now known as Greenland dock)

Livingston, Maxim, Gates, Grahame-White - Olympia Aero Exhib
Hendon, Londons first aerodrome, had been largely developed from 1910 by Claude Grahame-White, against the views of the newspaper media who had derided his earlier efforts to develop the airfield

Programme cover for Paris Fantaisie, 1933
Programme cover for Paris Fantaisie, staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre (described as Londons Folies Bergere), London, 1933. Art work probably by Louis Curti. Date: 1933

Birds eye view of the West End of London
The Graphics panorama of Londons West End from 1889. Date: 21st September 1889

Claridges Hotel 1970S
The front entrance of Claridges, one of Londons premier hotels. Date: 1970s

George Peabody
GEORGE PEABODY American tradesman who made a good thing from dry goods and did an even better thing by his benefactions to Londons homeless. Date: 1795 - 1869

Middlesex Snow Scene
A winter landscape, on Londons northern edge, near Enfield, Middlesex, England. Date: 1950s

Boundary House, Wellington Terrace (opposite Kensington Gardens), London. One of Londons smallest houses, on the boundary between Kensington and Paddington. Date: 19th century

Ship in George V Dock
A large ship moored in Londons busy Docklands, King George V dock, North Woolwich, before the World War Two Blitz and the Docklands development. Date: February 1939

Socialism in Hyde Park
A Socialist orator at Speakers Corner in Londons Hyde Park, near the Marble Arch, attracts an audience of working men, while a gentleman in a top hat passes by Date: 1892

Programme cover for La Revue D Amour, 1934
Programme cover for La Revue D Amour, staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre (described as Londons Folies Bergere), London, 1934. Art work probably by Louis Curti. Date: 1934

Toynbee Hall
The Drawing-Room of this philanthropic-educational institution in the Commercial Road in Londons East End, , scene of many a fierce political discussion

Guildhall Aldermen
The Court of Aldermen, part of Londons municipal infrastructure that you probably never knew about

East India Road
Market stalls and other traders in the East India Road, in Londons East End

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Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Londons. From the luxurious Claridges Hotel in the 1940s to the breathtaking view of Festival of Britain, this city has always been a hub of elegance and innovation. Take a journey through Metroland Map and discover hidden gems like 5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson. Immerse yourself in the lively streets filled with talented street accordionists, adding a touch of melody to your London experience. Witness bravery at LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey SE1 as firefighters battle against raging flames. Escape from the bustling city center to Hanworth Park, home to Londons Country Flying Club where aviation enthusiasts soar through the skies. Experience excitement like never before with London's new amusement: Up and down the escalator - an invention that revolutionized transportation. Marvel at Selfridges Exterior from the 30s, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall amidst changing times. Get inspired by dandies and Beau Brummel who set fashion trends with their impeccable style. Join underground straphangers on their daily commute, witnessing diversity and unity within this cosmopolitan metropolis. Appreciate artistry at The Royal College of Art designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson himself - a testament to creativity flourishing within these historic walls. Londons is not just a place; it's an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. Step into its rich past and let it guide you towards an unforgettable adventure through time itself.