Shooters Hill Collection

Shooters Hill, Borough of Greenwich, London, England, UK

LCC Open-Air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, The Compulsory After-Dinner Rest (b / w photo)
3633330 LCC Open-Air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, The Compulsory After-Dinner Rest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: LCC Open-Air School)

LCC Open-air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, LCC Open-air School, Bostall Woods, Woolwich
3633332 LCC Open-air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, LCC Open-air School, Bostall Woods, Woolwich, the First Open-air School Established in England (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill (engraving)
6028582 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triangular Tower, Shooters Hill)

Henry VIII and his Queen "Out-a-Maying", from The Comic History of England, pub
3075755 Henry VIII and his Queen " Out-a-Maying", from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech

Shooters Hill (engraving)
6003481 Shooters Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooters Hill. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Public health, an isolation hospital, the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill (litho)
6013585 Public health, an isolation hospital, the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public health, an isolation hospital)

Convalescent Cavalry Soldiers from Egypt, at the Herbert Royal Military Hospital, Shooters Hill (engraving)
1622107 Convalescent Cavalry Soldiers from Egypt, at the Herbert Royal Military Hospital, Shooters Hill (engraving) by English School

The Triangular Tower on Shooters Hill (engraving)
603825 The Triangular Tower on Shooters Hill (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triangular Tower on Shooters Hill, in Woolwich)

Greenwich SE18 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Greenwich SE18 4

Greenwich SE18 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Greenwich SE18 3

South Oxfordshire RG8 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Oxfordshire RG8 8

Isle of Wight PO31 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Isle of Wight PO31 7

Kent CT16 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT16 2

Kent CT15 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT15 4

Birmingham B72 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Birmingham B72 1

Childrens isolation wards, Brook General Hospital, London, 1948. New isolation wards with children in cots

Children resting in deck chairs, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children resting in deck chairs on a grass covered hillside with male and female teachers onlooking, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908

Children eating dinner at tables in the playground, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children eating dinner at tables in the playground, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908

Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908

Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909. Children are playing a military themed game. Boys are dressed as soldiers

Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909
Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1909

Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, Kent, 1808. Artist: FR Hay
Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, Kent, 1808. This is a folly that commemorates Sir William James, Commodore of the Bombay Marine

Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, 1807, (1912). Artists: Sir William James, FR Hay
Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, 1807, (1912). Severndroog Castle, Oxleas Wood, Shooters Hill in south-east London, designed by Richard Jupp (1728-1799)

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Shooters Hill, located in the Borough of Greenwich, London, England, UK, is a place steeped in history and significance. From executions to open-air schools, this area has witnessed various moments that have shaped its identity. One engraving depicts George Webb and Richard Russell at the place of execution on Shooters Hill. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the darker chapters in its past. On a brighter note, another photograph showcases the LCC Open-Air School situated on Shooters Hill in Woolwich. Known for its compulsory after-dinner rest period, this school aimed to provide children with fresh air and outdoor education. The establishment of the first open-air school in England is captured beautifully in a black-and-white photo taken at Bostall Woods on Shooters Hill. This pioneering initiative revolutionized education by emphasizing nature's role in learning. Renowned poet Robert Bloomfield immortalizes Shooters Hill through his work "The Triangular Tower. " Its presence stands tall against time as an emblematic landmark within this picturesque landscape. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of Shooters Hill. Henry VIII and his Queen are depicted joyfully participating in May Day celebrations from "The Comic History of England. " Their merriment adds a touch of regal charm to this already enchanting location. Public health also found its place here with an isolation hospital known as Brook Hospital. A lithograph captures its existence as it served those afflicted by contagious diseases during challenging times. During wartime struggles, convalescent cavalry soldiers from Egypt sought solace at Herbert Royal Military Hospital on Shooters Hill. Their resilience amidst adversity shines through an engraving dedicated to their recovery journey. A striking triangular tower dominates the skyline atop Shooters Hill—an enduring symbol that represents both strength and elegance simultaneously—a testament to architectural brilliance throughout centuries gone by. Today, Shooter's Hill remains an integral part of Greenwich's rich tapestry—its historical significance blending seamlessly with the vibrant present.