Ludgate Collection

Fleet Street, London, c. 1894
Photograph showing the view east along Fleet Street, towards Ludgate and St. Pauls Cathedral, c.1894. A large number of horse-drawn carriages can be seen rushing along the street as a steam train

London / City Gates
Ten of the City gates before demolition: Bishopshate; Cripplegate; Ludgate; Newgate; Moorgate; Aldgate; Bridgegate; Aldersgate; Whitehallgate; Templebar

First Postbox, London
LETTER BOX The first Post Office letter box in London is installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill

Interior of first postbox, London
Interior of the first Post Office letter box in London which was installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill. Date: 1855

View of London from St. Pauls, on Lord Mayors Day
Incredible panoramic view of London from the roof of St. Pauls Cathedral, looking west. The Lord Mayors Procession can be seen heading up Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill past the cathedral. Date: 1889

Ludgate Circus 1930S
View from Fleet Street looking towards Ludgate Circus, Ludgate Hill and St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Abc Cafe London / 1900
The Aerated Bread Company Cafe (ABC) Ludgate Hill, London. The tea rooms opened in the 1860s, serving hot drinks and snacks. The stair sign reads Ladies Coffee Room Downstairs

Fleet Street, London
A lovely view up Fleet Street, toward Ludgate Hill and St Pauls Cathedral

London Birdseye 3
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill to St Pauls and Cheapside

Ludgate Hill 1930S
View looking down Ludgate Hill towards Ludgate Circus, showing a policeman on the right and a train going over the now dismantled railway bridge, London

St Pauls Circa 1850
The front of the cathedral is largely hidden by the shops of Ludgate Hill, preventing Wrens magnificent design from achieving its full effect

London City / Midland Bank
A queue at the counter of the London City and Midland Bank, Ludgate Hill

Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral, City of London
A busy Ludgate Circus with the King Lud pub on the left and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance, City of London. Date: circa 1920s

London Smog
November 1922: Fog at Ludgate Circus, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Old London Gates - Ludgate. Date: circa 1800

A London bus on Ludgate hill in front of St Pauls Cathedral by Christopher Wren in the City of London, England, Great Britain

Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850
3330995 Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street)

'Ludgate Hill': From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872
532236 'Ludgate Hill': From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Scene of traffic congestion, railway viaduct (centre), and dome of St Paul's

London - Ludgate Hill in the City of London, early 20th century (postcard)
3794075 London - Ludgate Hill in the City of London, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: London - Ludgate Hill in the City of London. Pedestrians and horse - drawn carriages)

B Birmingham, B79 7
B79 7

Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Artist: Charles Green
Dr Johnson and Boswell in Fleet Street, (1884). Boswell: I talked of the cheerfulness of Fleet Street, owing to the constant quick succession of people which we perceive passing through it

View of the modern facade of 10 Fleet Place by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) architects, and in the foreground, Mizuho House by Fletcher Priest, Sauerbruch Hutton architects, Ludgate, London

Walks of London - Fleet Street And Ludgate Hill ?
Walks of London - Fleet Street And Ludgate Hill To St Pauls and Cheapside

Ludgate Circus London Victorian period

Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, London
Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, High Holborn, Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road and Ludgate Hill, London, School Outfits, Gentlemen's & Boys Superior Clothing

Sereine Massage Advertisement
An advertisement for The Sereine Company, promoting their massage apparatus for women, seen in the image portraying a young lady with one leg placed high, as she massages her calf. Date: circa 1920

Treloar Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Treloar, specialists in floor coverings such as carpets, rugs and linoleum. The image shows Ludgate Hill in London, with a huge, red

Advert for Dollond's new diaphragm shutter 1892
Advertisement for Dollond & Co. in Ludgate Hill, London, for a new comdined iris diaphragm shutter. Date: 1892

Ludgate Circus 1901
Ludgate Circus, with heavy traffic. Date: 1901

Traffic at Ludgate Circus is halted and passers-by stand still to observe a minute's silence on Armistice Day Date: 1926

The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving)
609040 The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire of London)

Ludgate (w / c on paper)
558672 Ludgate (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate. Original artwork.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Ludgate, from the West (litho)
2787909 Ludgate, from the West (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate, from the West)

Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral, London
Vintage 19th century photograph: Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral, London

Photograph of Red Lion PH, Ludgate Circus, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate
Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate. Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650) was a London merchant and ambassador

Rectorial House, Newington Butts. Singular building made of oak, chestnut and cedar, with roof in 14 casts or directions forming a well in the centre

Chiswick House, 1823
Chiswick House, Palladian villa designed by architect William Kent and built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. Garden front

Advert for Treloar carpets 1918
Trevoar carpets in Ludgate Hill. Date: 1918

Ludgate station
Cartoons in Fun, 1866, showing an illustration of a packed platform at Ludgate where people are waiting for a 8:37 train. This article was written by Sylvanus Suburban Date: 1866

Ludgate Hill Station and New Bridge Street
The exterior of Ludgate Hill Station and New Bridge Street. Terminus of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (which closed in 1929). Date: circa 1900

Proposed central railway terminus, London 1846
Overview of the proposed Central Railway terminus for the city of London, including the market on Old Bailey, Ludgate Hill and the new viaduct (Holburn). Date: 1846

What Roman London may have looked like -- on the north bank of the River Thames, surrounded by a wall built by the Romans. Date: 1st century

The Great Fire of London in the year 1666 (coloured engraving)
609041 The Great Fire of London in the year 1666 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of 1276. Copperplate engraving drawn

Advert, Hitchings Baby Stores, Ludgate Hill, London
Advert for Hitchings Baby Stores, Ludgate Hill, Oxford Street and Knightsbridge, London, featuring the San Remo Baby Carriage. 1897

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"Ludgate: A Gateway to London's Rich History and Iconic Landmarks" Step back in time as we explore Ludgate, one of the historic city gates that once guarded the bustling streets of London. This captivating structure witnessed centuries of transformation, from its construction in medieval times to its eventual demolition in 1760. Did you know that Ludgate was not only a gate but also home to the first postbox in London? Imagine standing inside this iconic landmark, marveling at the interior of the very first postbox where countless letters were sent on their way across the city. For a breathtaking view of London's skyline, head up to St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day. From there, you can soak in the panoramic vista stretching out before your eyes—a mesmerizing blend of old and new architecture against a backdrop of endless possibilities. Transport yourself back to the vibrant 1930s with a visit to Ludgate Circus—the heart of bustling activity and an emblematic symbol of urban life during that era. Nearby stands ABC Cafe, which has been serving locals since 1900—step inside for a taste of nostalgia and indulge in traditional British fare. Ludgate Circus offers another splendid sight: St. Paul's Cathedral majestically rising above it all—an awe-inspiring fusion between modernity and tradition within City limits. As you stroll along Fleet Street—a street steeped in history—you'll be transported back to Victorian times with its charming cobbled lanes lined with quaint shops and bustling businesses. Take flight over London with birdseye views capturing every nook and cranny—including Ludgate Hill itself—in all its glory during those enchanting 1930s days when progress was rapidly transforming this magnificent capital city. Lastly, let us transport ourselves even further into history—to circa 1850—where St. Paul's Cathedral stood tall amidst an evolving landscape, witnessing change while remaining steadfast as an enduring symbol of London's heritage.