South London Collection

Karel Reisz and Walter Lassally filming We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)
We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)

Percy in Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)
Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)

Karel Reisz and Walter Lassally filming We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)
Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)

Peggy in Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)
Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)

View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark
GHL189157 View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark, showing a man being stretchered through the front gates, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by English School

Street urchins in Lambeth (b / w photo)
STC244751 Street urchins in Lambeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Karel Reiszs We Are The Lambeth Boys (1959)

TV transmitter, Crystal Palace, London C016 / 6286
TV transmitter, Crystal Palace, London. This TV transmitter began transmissions in 1956. At 219 metres tall it is one of Londons tallest structures. Known as Londons Eiffel tower

The first Indian Air Mail arrives at Croydon Airport, south London, 1929, (1935). April 14 marked an advance in the history of aerial transport when the first Indian Air Mail arrived at Croydon

Europe, UK, England, London, Borough of Lambeth, Vauxhall. New development & old buildings: the Sky Gardens building (Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher, CJCT)

Reopening of St Saviours Church, Southwark, as a Cathedral for South London (engraving)
1597175 Reopening of St Saviours Church, Southwark, as a Cathedral for South London (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A View of London from Greenwich, (pencil and watercolour)
651900 A View of London from Greenwich, (pencil and watercolour) by Cockburn, James-Pattison (Major-Gen.) (1779-1847); 33.3x51.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of London from Greenwich)

The Riot in Trafalgar Square, 13 November 1887 (engraving)
1046288 The Riot in Trafalgar Square, 13 November 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riot in Trafalgar Square)

Old House, Palace Yard, Lambeth, c. 1883 (b / w photo)
JHL394926 Old House, Palace Yard, Lambeth, c.1883 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of)

Aldgate, remains of the old Saracens Head Inn, c. 1883 (b / w photo)
JHL394938 Aldgate, remains of the old Saracens Head Inn, c.1883 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bermondsey Street, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394930 Bermondsey Street, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

John Bunyans Meeting House, early 19th century (engraving)
661117 John Bunyans Meeting House, early 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East South East View)

The Royal Progress, Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b / w photo)
1601180 The Royal Progress, Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Progress)

London from Greenwich Hill, (pencil and watercolour)
651976 London from Greenwich Hill, (pencil and watercolour) by Cozens, John Robert (1752-99); 45.7x62.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London from Greenwich Hill. John Robert Cozens (1752-1797)

Astleys Amphitheatre, 1826 (colour litho)
661123 Astleys Amphitheatre, 1826 (colour litho) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: on Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London.); The Stapleton Collection; English

Mount Ararat, Wimbledon, pub. c. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)
2836306 Mount Ararat, Wimbledon, pub. c. 1828 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Common Council Man of Candlestick Ward, and his Wife, on a Visit to Mr
2646255 A Common Council Man of Candlestick Ward, and his Wife, on a Visit to Mr. Deputy - at his Modern Built Villa near Clapham, pub

Sketches at the Royal Victoria Coffee Hall, Waterloo-Road, South London (engraving)
1624221 Sketches at the Royal Victoria Coffee Hall, Waterloo-Road, South London (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b / w photo)
1601179 Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route)

Eltham High Street- 1892, (oil on canvas)
659896 Eltham High Street- 1892, (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eltham High Street- 1892. George Elgar Hicks (1824-1914)

The George Inn Yard, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394935 The George Inn Yard, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old)

Borough High Street, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394932 Borough High Street, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old London)

Group of Villas in Herne Hill, Camberwell (colour litho)
STC429627 Group of Villas in Herne Hill, Camberwell (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Wedding of Ten Couples in Walworth (b / w photo)
XJF441962 A Wedding of Ten Couples in Walworth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A famille rose London punchbowl, with a view of the Grand Walk
1764913 A famille rose London punchbowl, with a view of the Grand Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, c.1750-1800 (paint enamel on porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); 38.5 (diam)

Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)
652046 Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Towne, Francis (1740-1816); 18.4x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank)

Ladies and Maids of Honour in Greenwich Park: A Group Portrait of Juliana
824236 Ladies and Maids of Honour in Greenwich Park: A Group Portrait of Juliana, Duchess of Leeds, Lady Charlotte Hamilton, Lady Isabella Tufton and Henrietta, Countess of Pomfret

View of the Garden Front at Wandsworth Manor House, St. Johns Hill
GHL16901 View of the Garden Front at Wandsworth Manor House, St. Johns Hill, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives

St. Mary Overys Dock, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394931 St. Mary Overys Dock, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of)

Plan of buildings destroyed at Chamberlains Wharf, Cottons Wharf and Hay
GHL465636 Plan of buildings destroyed at Chamberlains Wharf, Cottons Wharf and Hays Wharf in the Cottons Wharf Fire of 1861 (colour litho) by Loveday

The New Cathedral for South London, St Saviours Church, Southwark, reopended by the Prince of Wales (litho)
1036784 The New Cathedral for South London, St Saviours Church, Southwark, reopended by the Prince of Wales (litho) by Brewer

Bird s-eye View of Guys Hospital, Southwark, with Figures in the Foreground, c
GHL189158 Bird s-eye View of Guys Hospital, Southwark, with Figures in the Foreground, c.1780 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A Lambeth Delft blue and white royal portrait dish painted with a half length portrait of
1766844 A Lambeth Delft blue and white royal portrait dish painted with a half length portrait of George III, c.1761 (ceramic) by English School

The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (b / w photo)
1601183 The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (litho)
1601178 The Royal Progress through the City and South London, 25 October (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of The Royal Hospital, Greenwich, from the Thames, (oil on canvas)
824178 View of The Royal Hospital, Greenwich, from the Thames, (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 57.8x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of The Royal Hospital, Greenwich)

The Great Snowstorm, Gale, and High Tide (engraving)
1037841 The Great Snowstorm, Gale, and High Tide (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snowstorm, Gale, and High Tide)

The Volunteers in 1887 (engraving)
1046431 The Volunteers in 1887 (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers in 1887, a Group of Men of Representative Corps)

The Royal Couborg Theatre, 1826 (colour litho)
661122 The Royal Couborg Theatre, 1826 (colour litho) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now the Old Vic Theatre on The Cut, Lambeth)

Queens Head Inn, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394934 Queens Head Inn, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old)

Queens Head Inn Yard, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394933 Queens Head Inn Yard, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of)

White Hart Inn Yard, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394914 White Hart Inn Yard, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old)

Vanished London - Sole remanins of Bermondsey Abbey, Demolished about 1896 (colour litho)
733679 Vanished London - Sole remanins of Bermondsey Abbey, Demolished about 1896 (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of South London: A Captivating Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of South London, where history intertwines with creativity, capturing the essence of this captivating region. In 1959, Karel Reisz and Walter Lassally embarked on an extraordinary filmmaking adventure, immortalizing the spirit of Lambeth in "We Are The Lambeth Boys. " Percy and Peggy emerged as unforgettable characters, embodying the resilience and charm that define South London. As their cameras rolled, Reisz and Lassally captured more than just a film; they encapsulated a moment in time when youth culture flourished amidst the backdrop of bustling streets. The North front of Guys Hospital stands tall in Southwark, witnessing generations pass by with its unwavering presence. Gazing upon Crystal Palace's TV transmitter evokes memories of countless evenings spent engrossed in television dramas or cheering for our favorite sports teams. This iconic landmark symbolizes connectivity within communities across South London. Delving further into history reveals Croydon Airport's pivotal role as it welcomed the first Indian Air Mail to touch down on British soil back in 1929. It serves as a reminder that South London has long been at the forefront of cultural exchange and international connections. Vauxhall emerges as an eclectic mix between old-world charm and modern development. Sky Gardens building showcases architectural brilliance while harmoniously blending with historic structures nearby – a testament to how tradition seamlessly merges with progress. St Saviours Church holds deep significance for locals as it transformed into a magnificent cathedral for all residents south of Thames River. Its reopening marked not only religious devotion but also celebrated unity among diverse communities residing here. The breathtaking view from Greenwich offers panoramic vistas that stretch beyond imagination – reminding us why this area is often referred to as one of London's most picturesque spots. Pencil strokes delicately capture its beauty alongside vibrant watercolors, immortalizing the allure of South London.