Rowton Collection

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London
The Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large

Corry / Vanity Fair 1877
MONTAGU WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY BARON ROWTON Statesman and philanthropist, Disraelis private secretary

Rowton House, Camden
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Eric Gill, sculptor and printmaker, at work
Arthur Eric Rowton Gill (1882 - 1940), English sculptor, printmaker and typeface designer, at work, using a magnifying glass. Date: 1930

Rowton House, Kings Cross - Footbaths
Lodgers Footbaths at the Rowton House, Kings Cross, London Date: circa 1902

Rowton House, Newington Butts, London
Feet-Washing Room at the Rowton House, Newington Butts, South London, opened in 1897 as a cheap hostel for men. Date: 1897

Hammersmith Rowton House
The Rowton House on Hammersmith Road. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men. Date: 1899

Rowton House on Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel
Exterior of the Rowton House from the south west on Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

Shropshire SY5 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY5 9

Telford and Wrekin TF6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF6 6

Cheshire West and Chester CH3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH3 6

Carrington House, Deptford
Carrington House was erected in Deptford in 1903 by the London County Council as a hostel for working men. It was operated along similar lines to Londons commercially run Rowton Houses

Rowton House, Kings Cross, London
The Kings Cross Rowton House (built in 1894) at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose built

3 / 20th London Regiment (Blackheath & Woolwich) in training
The Army in training, in this instance the 3/20th London Regiment (Blackheath and Woolwich). 1. Round the cook house, 2, the boot repairers, 3, bayonet practice, 4. non-commissioned officers 5

Rowton House, Arlington Road, Camden, London
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men

Ground Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Rowton House Vase
A vase specially made for the Camden Rowton House, one of the establishments set up in London in the 1890s as cheap but well-appointed hostels for working men

Rowton House Mug
A mug specially made for one of the Rowton Houses set up in London in the 1890s as cheap but well-appointed hostels for working men. Date: 2016

Rowton House, Kings Cross Lodgers Scullery
Lodgers Scullery at the Rowton House, Kings Cross, London Date: circa 1902

Lord Rowton, founder of the cheap hostels for working men in London, known as Rowton Houses. Date: Date unknown

Kings Cross Rowton House - Kitchen
Men cook their own food at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton

Kings Cross Rowton House - Reading Room
Men in the reading room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord

Kings Cross Rowton House - Entrance
Entrance to the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton

Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room Discussion
Men hold a discussion in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

Kings Cross Rowton House - Cafeteria
Men in the cafeteria at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room
Men in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton

The Albergo Popolare in Milan
Milans Albergo Popolare, opened in 1901, was modelled on Londons Rowton Houses and provided cheap accommodation for working men

Lady Charlotte Lyster
CHARLOTTE BARBARA, lady LYSTER daughter of the earl of Shaftesbury, wife of Henry Lyster of Rowton. Date: 1799 - 1889

Meteoric stone, Rowton
One of a series of 5 postcards featuring British meteorites produced and sold by the museum in the 1920s

Rowton House, Vauxhall
Entrance to the Rowton House on Bond Street (now Bondway) at Vauxhall, South London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

Rowton House Reading Room, Vauxhall
The reading room at the Rowton House on Bond Street (now Bondway) at Vauxhall, South London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

Leoncavallo visiting Rowton House, London

Rowton House Shop and Bar in Dining Room, Vauxhall
The shop/bar in the dining room at the Rowton House on Bond Street (now Bondway) at Vauxhall, South London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool
The David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool. The Hostel, run along the lines of Londons Rowton Houses, provided cheap and clean accommodation for working men

Sleeping cubicle, Rowton House, Camden

Reading room, Rowton House, Camden
A reading room at the Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Rowton House, Kings Cross
The Rowton House at Kings Cross, London. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: Date unknown

Dining Room, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
View inside the dining room of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London, with male inmates eating at tables and queueing to be served

Entrance Hall, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
Men pass through the turnstiles in the entrance hall of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

Entrance ticket, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
An entrance ticket for a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men

Entrance Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

First Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The first floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Living Room of a Rowton House, London
The living room of one of Londons Rowton Houses where the residents can be seen relaxing, reading, and playing draughts. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large

Rowton House, Whitechapel, East London
The Rowton House (named Tower House, built in 1902) on Fielding Street, Whitechapel, East London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose built

King Charles Tower at the Northgate, Chester, Cheshire. It was from this tower that the ill-fated King Charles I saw his Royalists defeated at the battle of Rowton Moor

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Discover the fascinating history of Rowton, a name that echoes through the streets of London. From its origins at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross to its depiction in Corry's Vanity Fair illustration in 1877, it has left an indelible mark on the city's landscape. Renowned sculptor and printmaker Eric Gill found inspiration within the walls House in Camden as he tirelessly worked on his masterpieces. Meanwhile, visitors seeking respite could enjoy the luxurious footbaths offered at Rowton House in Kings Cross. Rowton House also made its presence known at Newington Butts, with multiple locations dotting this vibrant neighborhood. These establishments provided shelter and support for those seeking solace amidst bustling city life. Even during times of conflict, such as World War I, Rowton played a role by hosting training sessions for the brave soldiers of the 3/20th London Regiment from Blackheath & Woolwich. Expanding beyond central London, Hammersmith became home to another notable branch House. Its doors welcomed individuals from all walks of life, offering them comfort and stability. Not to be forgotten is Fieldgate Street in Whitechapel where yet another incarnation House stood proudly. Serving as a beacon for those facing adversity, it symbolized hope and resilience within this diverse community. Throughout its various locations across London over time, Rowton remains an emblematic figure representing compassion and support for all who seek refuge within its walls.