Rotherhithe Collection

The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, designed and constructed by Marc Isambard Brunel. circa 1840s

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe, London, England, UK

Howland Great Dock, near Deptford, c. 1715-20 (engraving)
XJF444362 Howland Great Dock, near Deptford, c.1715-20 (engraving) by Badslade, J. (fl.1720-30) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds eye view of Howland Great Dock, Deptford)

A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438443 A Map of Limehouse and Rotherhithe, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses ablaze following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

Balloon event, Charles Green

Thames Tunnel entrance
A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

LCC-LFB Pageants Wharf fire station, Rotherhithe
Built by the London County Council and opened in 1903, Pageants Wharf fire station still stands at 241 Rotherhithe Street, SE16

LCC-MFB Rotherhithe fire station, SE London
Rotherhithe fire station was built for the MFB by the London County Council in 1887, located at Gomm Road, Lower Road. It was closed in 1928 with the opening of Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey

Tollgate Ticket
Tollgate ticket for St James Gate, for the Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford Roads, Southeast London - probably abolished in 1864 along with many others

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

The Mayflower pub, Rotherhithe, London, England, UK - the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America from here in 1620 on the Mayflower

View of the (proposed) western archway of the Thames Tunnel, London, c1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Blitz in London -- Union Road, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a large unexploded parachute bomb lying on a pile of timber at Union Road, Rotherhithe, SE London. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- scene of destruction on the Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe, SE London, during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

Thames Tunnel
View of the newly opened Thames Tunnel, linking Wapping and Rotherhithe in London. circa 1840s

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

Rotherhithe Ferry 1877
The steam ferry across the Thames at Rotherhithe, one of the few crossings below London Bridge : carrying not only foot passengers but a coach with footmen, also carts

The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850
3359211 The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel' at Rotherhithe)

The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850
3359937 The launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launch of the paddle steamer 'Ariel' at Rotherhithe)

A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850
3330924 A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a ship in a dry dock at Rotherhithe. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map, Surrey Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, London
Map, Surrey Commercial Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, SE London, with railway lines and junctions. 1908

Canary Wharf and Greenland Dock, London, England, UK

Curlicue sculpture by William Pye and Canary Wharf and the River Thames, London, England, UK

St. Marys church, Rotherhithe, London, England, UK - the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America from here in 1620 on the Mayflower

The Duchess of Marlborough opens a Dutch Fair
The Duchess of Marlborough, Consuelo Spencer-Churchill (1877-1964), born Consuelo Vanderbilt and in later life known as Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, following her second marriage

Rotherhithe Road Tunnel, London 1908
Diagram plan of where the latest road tunnel under the River Thames, London is situated, linking Rotherhithe on the south west to Limehouse on the north east

Three scenes during the official opening of the Rotherhithe to Wapping Steam Ferry, London. The images (clockwise from top) show

Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe at sunset, Docklands, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bermondsey Infirmary, The Childrens Ward, The Mens Ward (b / w photo)
3650565 Bermondsey Infirmary, The Childrens Ward, The Mens Ward (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bermondsey Infirmary, The Childrens Ward)

Bermondsey Infirmary (litho)
3650563 Bermondsey Infirmary (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bermondsey Infirmary)

Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)
6013480 Housing of the working classes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housing of the working classes)

Opening of the new Thames steam ferry (engraving)
587779 Opening of the new Thames steam ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the new Thames steam ferry by the late Lord Mayor)

Photograph of White Horse PH, Rotherhithe (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of White Horse PH, Rotherhithe (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Warrior PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Three Compasses PH, Rotherhithe (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Three Compasses PH, Rotherhithe (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of St Helena Tavern, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Sir Garnet Wolsey PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Queens Head PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Sketch of Mayflower PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Mayflower

Photograph of Mayflower PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Jolly Waggoners PH, Rotherhithe (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Jolly Waggoners PH, Rotherhithe (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Dog & Duck PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

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Rotherhithe: A Historic Riverside Gem Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, a neighborhood steeped in history and charm. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe. This engineering marvel, opened in 1843, revolutionized transportation beneath the river. In times gone by, Rotherhithe was also home to the London Fire Engine Establishment, boasting an impressive list of fire stations that safeguarded this bustling area. Tollgate Tickets were once collected here as travelers passed through on their journeys. Greenland Dock stands proudly within Rotherhithe's boundaries - a tranquil oasis amidst urban life. Its serene waters have witnessed centuries of maritime activity and trade. Nearby Howland Great Dock, captured in an enchanting engraving from c. 1715-20, serves as a testament to Rotherhithe's rich nautical heritage. Maps from yesteryears reveal Limehouse and Rotherhithe intertwined with intricate streets and waterways; snapshots frozen in time showcasing these vibrant communities' growth over centuries. During World War II's Blitz bombings, warehouses at Surrey Docks bore witness to destruction but emerged resiliently as symbols of strength amid adversity. The entrance to the Thames Tunnel still beckons visitors today—a gateway into history where one can imagine Victorian commuters traversing beneath the mighty river. Fire station enthusiasts will appreciate LCC-LFB Pageants Wharf fire station—an architectural gem nestled within Rotherhithe—alongside LCC-MFB Rotherhithe fire station serving Southeast London with unwavering dedication. Rising above all else is The Mayflower pub—a cherished establishment where legends were born. It was here that Pilgrim Fathers set sail aboard The Mayflower ship bound for America—a momentous event forever etched into history books worldwide.