Old Kent Road Collection

An Asylum for the deaf and dumb, 1850
3478636 An Asylum for the deaf and dumb, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of an Asylum for the deaf and dumb on the Old Kent Road, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ned Wright's thieves supper. 1870 (engraving)
5615935 Ned Wright's thieves supper. 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Ned Wright gave a weekly free supper off the Old Kent Road, for old lags, one week for men)

An engraving depicting an asylum for the deaf and dumb located on Old Kent Road, London, 19th century
5310623 An engraving depicting an asylum for the deaf and dumb located on Old Kent Road, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1833); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Albert Wing of the Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent-Road, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Albert Wing of the Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent-Road, [London], 1858. The existing buildings comprise the habitations for 126 inmates, to which the new Albert Wing, when completed

School Board for London, Great Hunter Street Schools, Old Kent Road (engraving)
586728 School Board for London, Great Hunter Street Schools, Old Kent Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School Board for London)

Licensed Victuallers Asylum on the Old Kent Road (engraving)
604623 Licensed Victuallers Asylum on the Old Kent Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent Road)

Plan of new schools, Great Hunter Street Schools, Old Kent Road (engraving)
586729 Plan of new schools, Great Hunter Street Schools, Old Kent Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School Board for London: Plan of new schools)

The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving)
604630 The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new ladies wing of the licensed victuallers asylum)

Early Flea-Pit cinema, the Nelson Electric Theatre in the Old Kent Road, showing, clean moral pictures (photo)
559971 Early Flea-Pit cinema, the Nelson Electric Theatre in the Old Kent Road, showing, clean moral pictures (photo) by English Photographer

Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road (engraving)
2772509 Sale of Salvage from the Wreck of the Ida, at Lyons Bleaching Works, Old Kent Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views in Camberwell and Dulwich (engraving)
3637133 Views in Camberwell and Dulwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Camberwell and Dulwich)

Old Kent Road, London (photo)
583176 Old Kent Road, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Kent Road, London; photograph); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Albert Wing of the Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent-Road (engraving)
1619499 The Albert Wing of the Licensed Victuallers Asylum, Old Kent-Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maidstone TN12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Maidstone TN12 6

Southwark SE1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 5

Southwark SE1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 4

The Licensed Victuallers Asylum, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Licensed Victuallers Asylum, (c1878). View of the Licensed Victuallers National Asylum, an almshouse estate off the Old Kent Road at Asylum Road, (now south east London)

The Bricklayers Arms Inn, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
The Bricklayers Arms Inn, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1880

Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1813

Castle Tavern, Old Kent Road, London, c1830. Artist: George Scharf
View of the Castle Tavern, London, c1830. Also showing part of the yard belonging to Robert Atkins, timber merchant, on the Old Kent Road, Southwark

New Cross turnpike on the Old Kent Road, Deptford, London, 1783. Artist: Robert Laurie
New Cross turnpike on the Old Kent Road, Deptford, London, 1783. A cart passes through the turnpike, with inns on either side

Women working in a boot repairing factory, Old Kent Road, London, World War I, c1914-c1918. Cobbling was traditionally regarded as an occupation only for men

Parachute exhibition poster, 1854 C014 / 0529
Parachute exhibition poster. 19th-century poster advertising an exhibition of a model of the parachute-glider apparatus used by French aeronaut Louis Charles Letur during his last and fatal flight

Kossowskis mural, Old Kent Road, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The Old Kent Road, a historic thoroughfare in London, is steeped in rich history and diverse landmarks. From the School Board for London to the Great Hunter Street Schools, this area has long been associated with education. Engravings of these institutions offer a glimpse into their grandeur and significance. Another notable landmark along the the Licensed Victuallers Asylum. Its impressive architecture can be seen in engravings showcasing both its original structure and the new ladies wing. This institution provided support for retired publicans, highlighting the importance of community welfare. In addition to educational and charitable establishments, entertainment venues also found their place on this iconic road. The Nelson Electric Theatre, an early flea-pit cinema, offered clean moral pictures to delight audiences seeking amusement and enlightenment. Not limited to cultural attractions alone, commerce thrived on the Old Kent Road as well. An engraving depicts a sale of salvage from the wreck of Ida at Lyons Bleaching Works—an event that undoubtedly drew crowds eager for bargains. Beyond its immediate surroundings, engravings showcase views from Camberwell and Dulwich—a testament to how this road connected different parts of London together. Today's photographs capture glimpses of modern-day life on Old Kent Road—its bustling streets filled with shops and pedestrians going about their daily routines. These images provide a stark contrast between past traditions preserved through engravings and present realities captured by photography. Maps depicting nearby areas such as Maidstone TN12 6 Map or Southwark SE1 5 Map further emphasize how interconnected this part of London truly is—a hub where people from various backgrounds converge. As we reflect upon these historical hints surrounding Old Kent Road—from schools fostering knowledge to charitable institutions supporting those in need—we are reminded that it continues to evolve while retaining its unique character as an integral part of London's tapestry.