Stepney Collection

Barnardos Stepney Causeway - Home & Hospital
A view across railway lines of the Barnardos Boys Home (left) and Hospital, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: early 1900s

View of the west side of Tower Bridge, London, c1950
View of the west side of Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, c1950, from the beach at Tower Wharf, showing children playing. Barges pass along the river in the background

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905. Artist
The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905

St Dunstans, Stepney
Engaving depicting Dunstans church in Stepney from a view taken in 1803. It is known as The mother church of the East End. Date: 1803

Stepney Union Workhouse
The Stepney Union workhouse on St Leonards Street, Bromley-by-Bow opened in 1873 and was designed by Henry Jarvis. After the Second Word War

Sidney Street Siege
Troops in the streets of Stepney, deployed against alleged Russian anarchists in the Siege of Sidney Street Date: 1911

Interior of the Holy Trinity Church, Stepney, London
Interior of the Holy Trinity Church, Stepney, Tower Hamlets, East End of London. Date: circa 1910s

Frederick Leverton Harris, Vanity Fair, Spy
FREDERICK LEVERTON HARRIS (1864-1926) British Politician, statesman and Member of Parliament for Tynemouth (1900-1906), Stepney (1907-1910) and East Worcestershire (1914-1918) Date: 1864 - 1926

A man outside Brookss Club, London, 1815. Artist: George Cruikshank
A man outside Brookss Club, London, 1815. Behold at Brookss step-nay! I ll be bound to say a figure such as this you ll see there every day

Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney
Gazing at the ruins of their home, which collapsed soon after they fled - tenants of a house in Stepney. The house was typical of much of old housing in London

People from Stepney, East London, hop picking in Kent. They were assisted by their local vicar, Reverend R Wilson (seen here in the centre) of St. Augustine s, Stepney. circa 1911

Policemen guarding house in Sidney Street, East London
Policemen guarding the devastated house in Sidney Street, East London, after the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Watney Street Market
Sunday morning market in Watney Street, Stepney

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)

Thames Police Court, London
An interior view of the Thames Police Court located on Arbour (now Aylward) Street in Stepney. Date: circa 1902

Samuel Brewer, Churchman
SAMUEL BREWER Independent minister at Stepney, London. Date: 1724 - 1796

Boy Apprentices, 1 of 3
Boys learning the wheelwrights trade at Dr Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney (London) 1 of 3 pictures

Children getting free dinners in Stepney, the London School Dinner Association formed. 1889 (engraving)
5615911 Children getting free dinners in Stepney, the London School Dinner Association formed. 1889 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A child being sent to a children's home
5616506 A child being sent to a children's home; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a child being sent to Dr. Barnardo's children home in Stepney. Dated 19th Century)

'The Poor Blind at the East End; Stepney Workhouse and St.Philip's Institute, 1890
The Poor Blind at the East End; Stepney Workhouse and St.Philip's Institute, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

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

Photograph of Fish & Ring PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Map and table of Limehouse in the Parish of Stepney, London, 1703. With a title in the bottom left corner flanked by two sailing ships. Stepney is now in the London borough of Tower Hamlets

View of HMS London sailing beneath Tower Bridge, London, 1988
View of the warship HMS London sailing beneath Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, 1988. a fireboat sprays fountains of water into the air in the foreground

Front elevation of the Church of St George in the East, Stepney, London, 1800. Artist
Front elevation of the Church of St George in the East, Stepney, London, 1800. St George in the East Church was built 1714-1726 to the design of Nicholas Hawksmoor

The Free Russian Library and reading room, 15 Whitechapel Road, Stepney, London, c1901 (1901). The Free Russian Library was set up by Aleksei Teplov

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

Peter Shore, Labour politician and government minister
Peter David Shore, Baron Shore of Stepney (1924-2001), Labour politician and government minister. Seen here raising his hand at a meeting. Date: circa 1980s

Dr. Thomas John Barnardo (1845 - 1905), in his office at Stepney Causeway, evangelical, entrepreneurial and philanthropic

George Forrest Browne, 1833 - 1930. English bishop, the first Anglican Bishop of Stepney and also Bishop of Bristol
878577 George Forrest Browne, 1833 - 1930. English bishop, the first Anglican Bishop of Stepney and also Bishop of Bristol. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Her Majestys Hospital, Stepney Causeway, London, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Her Majestys Hospital, Stepney Causeway, London, 19th Century. A hospital for sick children

The crypt of St Philips Church, Stepney (engraving)
3654721 The crypt of St Philips Church, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crypt of St Philips Church, Stepney)

St Dunstan s, Stepney, London (engraving)
602965 St Dunstan s, Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstan s, Stepney)

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

Photograph of Victory PH, Stepney, 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: Nothing for the Victory

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

Photograph of Royal Duchess PH, Stepney (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Old Ship PH, Stepney, 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: Nothing for the Old Ship

Photograph of Mercers Arms, Stepney, 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 Lucas Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Kings Head PH, Stepney, 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 1928

Photograph of Kings Arms, Stepney, 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

Photograph of Grosvenor Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Fountain PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Fountain

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

Photograph of Commercial Tap PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

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Stepney, a historic district in East London, is a place steeped in rich tales and significant events. From the infamous Sidney Street Siege to the iconic Winston Churchill's involvement, this neighborhood has witnessed it all. In 1911, the Sidney Street Siege unfolded on these very streets. Winston Churchill himself was present at this dramatic standoff between armed criminals and law enforcement. The echoes of that fateful day still resonate through Stepney's alleys. London arms and seals adorn buildings throughout Stepney, showcasing its connection to the city's history and heritage. Take a stroll down Narrow Street, Limehouse circa 1905 - an artist captured The Harbour Masters office at number 74 with meticulous detail. St Dunstans stands as a testament to faith in Stepney. This beautiful church has been a spiritual sanctuary for generations of residents who have sought solace within its walls. The Stepney Union Workhouse tells another story altogether - one of hardship and struggle during times gone by. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those less fortunate in society. Frederick Leverton Harris, immortalized in Vanity Fair as "Spy, " hailed from Stepney. His legacy lives on through his artistic contributions that continue to inspire others today. Swedenborg Square bears witness to tragedy with its collapsed house - an eerie reminder of nature's power over man-made structures. Yet amidst destruction lies resilience; Stepney rebuilds itself time and again. Step inside Holy Trinity Church for an awe-inspiring experience; its interior exudes grandeur and tranquility simultaneously—a true haven for worshipers seeking solace or inspiration within these hallowed halls. Stepneians were not confined solely within their district; they ventured outwards too. People from this vibrant community traveled far beyond East London to engage in hop picking adventures in Kent—creating memories that would last lifetimes. Policemen standing guard outside houses on Sidney Street symbolize both protection and vigilance.