Middlesex Collection (page 25)

Petticoat Lane Market
A view of Middlesex Street on a Sunday morning, the main thoroughfare of the Petticoat Lane market, London Date: 1945

Middlesex Hospital, Cleveland Street, London
The Middlesex Hospital on Cleveland Street in Londons Fitzrovia district. The building was erected in the 1770s as a workhouse for the parish of St Paul, Covent Garden

The flower farmers of Britain 1938
Picking the blooms at Rosenvale, Penzance, where the early spring flowers are grown extensively in greenhouses. Most of the Scilly Isles are employed in the flower industry

Two Metropolitan Police officers with boys on estate
Two Metropolitan Police officers with three boys on the Chalk Hill Estate, Wembley, Middlesex. Date: circa 1970s

Petticoat Lane, London - Goulston Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane, London - View from Wentworth Street
Petticoat Lane, London from Wentworth Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Uxbridge Chemist s
The attractive shop front of Rayner & Son, Chemists, on the High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. Note the handsome shop sign of an old time apothecary. Date: 19th century

Petticoat Lane Market, London, 1897
Photograph showing a view of the Sunday morning market in Petticoat Lane, London, 1897. This street had been renamed Middlesex Street, but the market retained its old moniker. Date: 17 November 1897

Enfield River Path
Springtime on a pathway beside the New River, Enfield, Middlesex, England. Date: 1930s

Marble Hall, Twickenham, London (formerly in Middlesex), the seat of Charles Augustus Tulk Esquire. It was built by George II for his mistress, the Countess of Suffolk. Date: 1815

Petticoat Lane Market, London - Wentworth Street. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane, London - Middlesex Street, Aldgate. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane, London - Centre of the Market
Petticoat Lane, London - the centre of the market. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane Market, London - Sunday Morning. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane Market, London - Clothes Auction. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Hampton Court Daffodils
Springtime in The Wilderness, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England. Date: 1960s

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

Hampton Court in Snow
A winter scene at Hampton Court Palace, Middlesex, England, showing the Lower Orangery covered in snow. Date: 1950s

River Lea Tributary
Salmon Brook, Chaseside, Enfield, Middlesex, England, a small tributary of the River Lea. Date: 1930s

Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1863. The library was named after Dr Charles John Vaughan, the reforming headmaster of 1845-59. Date: circa 1900s

Governors house at Tothill Fields Prison
Governors house at Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862

Central London Sick Asylum, Hendon
Interior of the Central London Sick Asylum opened in 1898 at Hendon, Middlesex. Later known as Hendon Infirmary and Colindale Hospital, it was a treatment centre for tuberculosis (TB) patients

1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, Cassel, France, WW1
Men of the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment in a group photo near Cassel, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. They are all happy and smiling. Date: 25 April 1918

P. M. Scott, National Gliding Champion
P.M. Scott, winner of the 1963 National Gliding Championships, sitting in an Olympia 419 glider at the Lasham Gliding Centre

Entrance to Tothill Fields Prison
Entrance to Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862

Tothill Fields, Westminster
Bird s-eye view of Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862

Plan of Tothill Fields, Westminster
Ground plan of Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862

Gates of Middlesex House of Detention, Clerkenwell
Gates of the Middlesex House of Detention at Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Interior of Middlesex House of Detention, Clerkenwell
Interior of the Middlesex House of Detention at Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Prison Van and prisoners, Clerkenwell
Prison Van taking prisoners to the Middlesex House of Detention at Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Petticoat Lane Market, London - Looking toward Aldgate. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Goat / Harefield School
A boy and a frisky goat at Harefield School, Middlesex. Date: 1959

The Old School Building, Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trafalgar Square at Christmas, London, England

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London, England

Middlesex House of Correction, Clerkenwell, London
The Middlesex House of Correction, opened in 1794, was later known as Cold Bath Prison, then Clerkenwell Gaol. It became a debtors prison before closing in 1885

Working mens homes, Spitalfields, East End of London
A block of working mens homes, near Middlesex Street, Spitalfields, East London. A number of organisations such as the Peabody Donation Fund

Union Infirmary, Willesden, north west London
Willesdens workhouse infirmary, erected in 1900-1901 on Acton Lane, Willesden, north west London. It later became the Park Royal Hospital and then the Central Middlesex Hospital

Ashford Schools, Surrey
Located on Woodthorpe Road, at Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, and opened in 1872 as the West London District School, it provided accommodation away from the workhouse for pauper children from

The Institution, Linton, Cambridgeshire, otherwise known as the Linton Union workhouse. The buildings, designed by Messrs Hallet and Newman of Middlesex

St Marylebone Poor Law Schools, Southall
The St Marylebone Schools on South Road, Southall, Middlesex. An inscription below the pediment gives its date of construction as 1858

Cavalry disembaring WWI
The Middlesex Yeomanry disembarking from the Nile transport at Alexandria during World War I

A Coronation Festivity: a ball in aid of a hospital
The Prince and Princess of Teck and the ladies who are patronesses of the function, a fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund of the Middlesex Hospital

Battle of Bailleul 1918
Middlesex soldiers holding a street barricade in Bailleul just before the fall of the town on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918 (One of the Battles of the Lys)

Hawthorn Ridge 1916
What remains of the Middlesex Regiment make their way back to the British lines after the failure to take the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on the first day of the Somme offensive

Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire
Scene in the Dispensary of Napsbury War Hospital, which operated during the First World War at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St

Northern Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex
A uniformed porter at the gate of the Northern Hospital at Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. Just inside are a horse and carriage and a horse and cart

Workhouse Infirmary, Willesden, north west London
Willesdens workhouse infirmary, erected in 1900-01 on Acton Lane, Willesden, north west London. It later became the Park Royal Hospital and then the Central Middlesex Hospital

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"Middlesex: A Tapestry of History and Heritage" From the hallowed grounds of Lords Cricket Ground to the majestic Middlesex County Cricket Club, this county has left an indelible mark on England's cricketing legacy. The artistry displayed in every match at Lords is a testament to Middlesex CCC's unwavering dedication. But Middlesex's influence extends far beyond the boundary ropes. As we delve deeper into its rich tapestry, we uncover the iconic Middlesex Hospital in London, standing tall as a beacon of healing and compassion for generations. Intriguingly, even during times of conflict, Middlesex played a pivotal role. A British Military Recruitment Poster from the inter-war period reminds us that this county contributed valiantly to defend our nation. Venturing further into its borders reveals Harrow School's Old School Building perched atop Harrow on the Hill – an architectural marvel steeped in tradition and academic excellence. Yet not all stories are filled with triumph; Banstead Asylum stands as a solemn reminder of society's struggle with mental health throughout history. Meanwhile, Colney Hatch's County Lunatic Asylum serves as evidence of our evolving understanding and treatment of those afflicted by mental illness. Amidst these tales lies Steady the Drums and Fifes - a resounding call echoing through time, reminding us that music has always been woven into Middlesex’s cultural fabric. The medical landscape continues to evolve within this county; West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth stands proudly alongside Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield – both dedicated institutions committed to providing exceptional care for their communities. As we explore further still, London arms and seals emerge as symbols representing unity amidst diversity – embracing all who call this vibrant region home. Middlesex: where sporting prowess meets compassionate healthcare; where historical landmarks intertwine with societal progress. This captivating county holds countless stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen closely.