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Shadwell Collection

"Exploring the Historic Charm of Shadwell: From Fire Stations to Victorian Pubs" Discover the rich history of Shadwell

Background imageShadwell Collection: The Prospect of Whitby

The Prospect of Whitby
Painting of the famous old down river inn in Shadwell whose door opens onto Wapping Wall. Said to have a long history, it was claimed that pirates were hanged there. The pub still exists today

Background imageShadwell Collection: London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations

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

Background imageShadwell Collection: MFB Shadwell fire station, East London

MFB Shadwell fire station, East London
Opened in 1881, Shadwell fire station was located at 9 Glamis Road, Wapping

Background imageShadwell Collection: LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station, East London

LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station, East London
Opened in 1881, Shadwell fire station was located at 9 Glamis Road, Wapping. Seen here are the firemen posing with their two horse drawn escape carts

Background imageShadwell Collection: LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets

LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

Background imageShadwell Collection: Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Background imageShadwell Collection: LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen group photo

LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen group photo
LFB Shadwell Fire Station firemen, group photo, August 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageShadwell Collection: LCC-LFB firefighters change from brass to cork fire helmets LFB150

LCC-LFB firefighters change from brass to cork fire helmets LFB150
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

Background imageShadwell Collection: The re-floating of the iron ship the 'Ganges', 1850

The re-floating of the iron ship the 'Ganges', 1850
3359201 The re-floating of the iron ship the 'Ganges', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the re-floating of the iron ship the 'Ganges')

Background imageShadwell Collection: Photograph of Barley Mow PH, Shadwell, London

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

Background imageShadwell Collection: The Ship - Shadwell London Victorian period

The Ship - Shadwell London Victorian period

Background imageShadwell Collection: The Ship, Shadwell, London

The Ship, Shadwell, London

Background imageShadwell Collection: Shadwell Bus Terminus early 1900s

Shadwell Bus Terminus early 1900s

Background imageShadwell Collection: Scarlet Runner Ridden By Kerrin Mcevoy Ahead Of Blue Rocket

Scarlet Runner Ridden By Kerrin Mcevoy Ahead Of Blue Rocket & Sander Camillo The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket

Background imageShadwell Collection: Spinning Queen & Salut D Amour

Spinning Queen & Salut D Amour The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Craven Meeting, Newmarket Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2006 Date: 18 April 2006

Background imageShadwell Collection: Kerrin Mcevoy & Scarlet Runner

Kerrin Mcevoy & Scarlet Runner The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2007 Date: 18 April 2007

Background imageShadwell Collection: Scarlet Runner & Sander Camillo

Scarlet Runner & Sander Camillo The Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stks Newmarket Craven Meeting 2007 Rowley Mile Course, Newmarket, England 18 April 2007 Date: 18 April 2007

Background imageShadwell Collection: Capt. R. H. G. Dolbey

Capt. R. H. G. Dolbey
Capt. R.H.G.Dolbey Stud Manager Shadwell 26 April 1994 Date: 26 April 1994

Background imageShadwell Collection: St Paul s, Shadwell, London (engraving)

St Paul s, Shadwell, London (engraving)
602984 St Paul s, Shadwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul s, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Photograph of Princess Royal PH, Shadwell, London

Photograph of Princess Royal PH, Shadwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageShadwell Collection: Photograph of Crown & Dolphin PH, Shadwell, London

Photograph of Crown & Dolphin PH, Shadwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageShadwell Collection: Photograph of Crooked Billet PH, Shadwell, London

Photograph of Crooked Billet PH, Shadwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageShadwell Collection: West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1817 (engraving)

West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1817 (engraving)
602962 West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1817 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadwell Collection: West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving)

West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving)
602948 West view of the interior of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadwell Collection: The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)

The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving)
1608296 The British and Foreign Sailors Institute, Shadwell, First Stone laid on Thursday Last (engraving) by English School

Background imageShadwell Collection: Raising the Iron Ship Ganges, sunk in the Thames off Shadwell (engraving)

Raising the Iron Ship Ganges, sunk in the Thames off Shadwell (engraving)
1587736 Raising the Iron Ship Ganges, sunk in the Thames off Shadwell (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising the Iron Ship Ganges)

Background imageShadwell Collection: The Distress in the East End of London (engraving)

The Distress in the East End of London (engraving)
1062158 The Distress in the East End of London (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress in the East End of London)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display. Date: circa 1920

Background imageShadwell Collection: Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John, Wapping (engraving)

Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John, Wapping (engraving)
983888 Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John, Wapping (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John)

Background imageShadwell Collection: The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell (engraving)

The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell (engraving)
1614983 The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The East London Childrens Hospital, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Ancient Leaden Figures recently found at Shadwell (engraving)

Ancient Leaden Figures recently found at Shadwell (engraving)
2771871 Ancient Leaden Figures recently found at Shadwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Leaden Figures recently found at Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: North east view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1819 (engraving)

North east view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1819 (engraving)
602978 North east view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1819 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: North east view of St Paul s)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Old wooden house on St Johns Hill, Shadwell (b / w photo)

Old wooden house on St Johns Hill, Shadwell (b / w photo)
3637584 Old wooden house on St Johns Hill, Shadwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old wooden house on St Johns Hill, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving)

North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving)
602961 North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Festival at the East London Hospital for Children, Shadwell (engraving)

Festival at the East London Hospital for Children, Shadwell (engraving)
1043951 Festival at the East London Hospital for Children, Shadwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival at the East London Hospital for Children)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Peabody Square in Shadwell (engraving)

Peabody Square in Shadwell (engraving)
614311 Peabody Square in Shadwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwellings for the working classes, Peabody Square, Shadwell, London)

Background imageShadwell Collection: London Board Schools (engraving)

London Board Schools (engraving)
1041228 London Board Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Board Schools)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Sailors Institute, Mercers Street, Shadwell (engraving)

Sailors Institute, Mercers Street, Shadwell (engraving)
2785593 Sailors Institute, Mercers Street, Shadwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors Institute, Mercers Street, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: The Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London (engraving)

The Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London (engraving)
602960 The Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of St Paul, Shadwell, London; from Gentlemans Magazine)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Plan of the Church of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving)

Plan of the Church of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving)
602949 Plan of the Church of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down in 1817 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Church of St Paul s, Shadwell)

Background imageShadwell Collection: The south west prospect of the Parish Church of St Pauls in Shadwell, London (engraving)

The south west prospect of the Parish Church of St Pauls in Shadwell, London (engraving)
602950 The south west prospect of the Parish Church of St Pauls in Shadwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Dwellings for the Working-Classes, Peabody-Square, Shadwell (engraving)

Dwellings for the Working-Classes, Peabody-Square, Shadwell (engraving)
1610941 Dwellings for the Working-Classes, Peabody-Square, Shadwell (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwellings for the Working-Classes, Peabody-Square)

Background imageShadwell Collection: Peabody Square, Islington 1867

Peabody Square, Islington 1867
Dwellings for the working-classes, Peabody Square, Shadwell, London. Healthy and comfortable housing for working-class families

Background imageShadwell Collection: Leeds LS17 8 Map

Leeds LS17 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS17 8

Background imageShadwell Collection: Breckland IP24 2 Map

Breckland IP24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Breckland IP24 2

Background imageShadwell Collection: Stroud GL11 5 Map

Stroud GL11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stroud GL11 5

Background imageShadwell Collection: Tower Hamlets E1 2 Map

Tower Hamlets E1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tower Hamlets E1 2

Background imageShadwell Collection: Tower Hamlets E1W 3 Map

Tower Hamlets E1W 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tower Hamlets E1W 3



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"Exploring the Historic Charm of Shadwell: From Fire Stations to Victorian Pubs" Discover the rich history of Shadwell, a vibrant neighborhood in East London that has witnessed significant changes over the years. One notable landmark is The Prospect of Whitby, a pub dating back to 1520 and known as London's oldest riverside tavern and has welcomed locals and visitors alike for centuries, offering stunning views of the Thames. It also played an essential role in firefighting history with its association with the London Fire Engine Establishment. This establishment established fire stations throughout the city, including MFB Shadwell fire station and LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station. These stations housed brave firefighters who protected East London from devastating fires. A fascinating transformation occurred within these fire stations when they switched from brass to cork fire helmets during the LCC-LFB changeover. This transition marked a milestone in firefighter safety equipment evolution. Intriguingly, visitors can catch glimpses of this historical journey at exhibitions featuring Shadwell Fire Station crew and their impressive display of fire engines. A group photo capturing LFB Shadwell Fire Station's dedicated firefighters showcases their unwavering commitment to safeguarding their community. Beyond firefighting heritage, another iconic spot is The Ship - a charming pub that thrived during the Victorian period in Shadwell. Its walls hold countless stories shared by patrons who have enjoyed its warm atmosphere for generations. Transportation enthusiasts will appreciate exploring early 1900s snapshots showcasing Shadwell Bus Terminus bustling with activity. Witness how this terminus served as a vital hub connecting people across London during that era. As you delve into Shadwell's past through these captivating hints – from historic pubs like The Prospect of Whitby and The Ship to its involvement in firefighting advancements – you'll uncover layers upon layers of intriguing tales waiting to be discovered in this remarkable corner of East London.