Streatham Collection

Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Edward Ridout of Chelsea Police Station, on traffic duty. He is standing by a zebra crossing to help a little boy across the road

England / London / Streatham
An electric tram passes Streatham Library

Samuel Johnson / Thrale
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Home of the writers friend, Mr Thrale, at Streatham, London: Johnson himself is seen with Mrs Hester Thrale, chatting in the garden

Instruction sheet, How to Dance the Jitterbug, by Adele England of the Locarno School of Dancing, Streatham, SW London. 1939

The Streatham Portrait of Lady Jane Grey: Painting on panel 1590s

"Country Fair and Market"at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho)
1107476 " Country Fair and Market" at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho) by Holland Tringham

Pullman Flats
1936: Pullman Court flats at Streatham Hill, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, letter from Henry Wotton
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, collection of Titanic passengers Richard and Stanley May. Letter dated 5 July 1913 from Henry Wotton, Titanic cross channel passenger

The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, the Foundation-Stone of which was laid by Princess Christian (engraving)
1047509 The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, the Foundation-Stone of which was laid by Princess Christian (engraving) by English School

Photograph of Railway Hotel, Streatham, 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 1943

Photograph of Leigham Arms, Streatham, 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

Mrs Thrales house
View of Mrs Thrales house in Streatham. Hester Lynch Thrale (1740/41-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts

Advert for an appearance of The Fisk University Jubilee Singers (photo)
609397 Advert for an appearance of The Fisk University Jubilee Singers (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View from the grounds of The Shrubbery (engraving)
603354 View from the grounds of The Shrubbery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the grounds of The Shrubbery, Streatham)

A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving)
1046371 A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton, with the New Parcel Post Van)

The New Home for Incurables opened by HRH the Princess of Wales on Tuesday (engraving)
1047921 The New Home for Incurables opened by HRH the Princess of Wales on Tuesday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Memorial Church in Streatham (engraving)
603356 Memorial Church in Streatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Church in Streatham, Surrey, by architects Ernest George and Peto)

Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham (engraving)
654358 Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham)

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visits the garden of Mrs Lena Atkinson in Streatham. 17th July 1952

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visits Streatham. 17th July 1952

Two penguins, pretending not to notice all the other ice skaters are quite unconcerned by the presence of the regulars who were rather astonished to see the polite penguins

Streatham Common, London - The Avenue
1905

SOCIAL / STREATHAM 1907
Streatham High Road, London: a suburban street Date: 1907

Lambeth SW16 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lambeth SW16 1

Lambeth SW16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lambeth SW16 6

Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Thrales House, Streatham, (c1878). The Georgian country mansion at Streatham Park in the village of Streatham was built by the brewer Ralph Thrale

View of the Royal Asylum of St Anns Society to be erected on Streatham Hill, London, 1829

North-east view of the Church of St Leonard, Streatham, Lambeth, London, c1800. Artist
North-east view of the Church of St Leonard, Streatham, Lambeth, London, c1800

Monument to Edmund Tilney, St Leonards Church, Streatham, London, c1800. Tilney (1536-1610) was Master of the Revels to Elizabeth I and James I of England

Dr Johnsons summer house at Streatham, 1773, (19th century). Artist: E Finden
Dr Johnsons summer house at Streatham, 1773, (19th century). English lexicographer and man of letters Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) often stayed at Streatham Park as a guest of Henry and Hester Thrale

Jimmy Edwards and cat in a pantomime, Puss in Boots
Jimmy Edwards (1920-1988), English comic actor and writer, as King Jim, with a cat (played by Freda Wyn, aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989) in a pantomime, Puss in Boots, at Streatham Hill Theatre

Return of the hot water bottles 1946
Production of the rubber synthetic hot water bottle in Streatham factory, London, post Second World War. During the War, rubber was reserved for making tires for military trucks

Norwood Grove House, Streatham, London, was built in 1760 - 61 for John Ambler, a hop merchant. It was extended in the 1830s and opened to the public in 1926. Date: built 1760 - 1761

Streatham Hill 1950S
Elevated view of Streatham Hill, showing a relatively traffic-free road, with only a few cars and trams

LCC-LFB Streatham fire station, SW London
Streatham fire station was built by the London County Council in the last year of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, before the name was changed to the London Fire Brigade

Magdalen Hospital, Streatham Hill
Exterior of chapel and other buildings at the Magdalen Hospital, Streatham Hill, south London. Date: circa 1915

Agnes Parr Nursery, Streatham
Small children stand at the gate of the Agnes Parr Nursery, Streatham, in South London

Actress Freda Wyn doing handstand in cat costume
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), doing a handstand on stage in her cat costume during rehearsals for a pantomime, Puss in Boots

Actress Freda Wyn relaxing in cat costume during a pantomime
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), taking a cigarette break in her cat costume during rehearsals for a pantomime, Puss in Boots

Actress Freda Wyn in cat costume for a pantomime
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), posing in her cat costume for a pantomime, Puss in Boots, in which she appeared with the comic actor Jimmy Edwards at Streatham Hill

Actress Freda Wyn doing cat makeup for a pantomime
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), making herself up as a cat for a pantomime, Puss in Boots, in which she appeared with the comic actor Jimmy Edwards

Grammar School House, Thetford, Norfolk
Grammar School House, Thetford, near Streatham, Norfolk, England. Date: 1925

Terraced Housing
19th May 1971: A row of terraced houses between East Croydon and Streatham with the gardens facing the railway track. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

LCC-MFB Streatham fire station family quarters
Whilst the new Streatham fire was being built, a sub-station was employed to serve the local area. Seen here is the building that housed the firemen

LCC-MFB Streatham fire station wireless van
Whilst the new Streatham fire station was being built, a sub-station was employed to serve the local area. Seen here is the interior of the horse drawn mobile MFB wireless van that housed

LCC-MFB Streatham sub-fire station and engine
Whilst the new Streatham fire station was being built, a sub-station was employed to serve the local area. Seen here is the building that housed the horse drawn escape cart and the steamer (not shown)

LCC-MFB mobile telephone / telegraph caravan
With the building of the new Streatham fire station, the caravan shown here was able to receive and transmit messages for the temporary station from Brigade HQ

Sea Scouts at Limehouse Basin, London Docks
4th Streatham Sea Scouts on their boat, 4th Dimension, at Limehouse Basin, London Docks, around the time of the 25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation

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Discover the charm of Streatham, a vibrant neighborhood in London, England. From the diligent Metropolitan Police officer on traffic duty to the bustling 'Country Fair and Market' at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, this community is filled with unique experiences. Immerse yourself in history as you explore an instruction sheet on how to dance the Jitterbug or admire a vintage GLC-LFB dual-purpose pump-escape fire engine. Stroll through Pullman Flats and envision life in another era, or delve into maritime history with a letter from Henry Wotton regarding White Star Line's RMS Titanic. Witness Princess Christian laying the foundation stone of The New Home for Incurables at Streatham through an exquisite engraving. Capture moments frozen in time with captivating photographs of Railway Hotel and Leigham Arms, two iconic landmarks that have witnessed countless stories unfold. Step into Mrs Thrale's house and feel her presence lingering within its walls. Immerse yourself in culture by attending an appearance of The Fisk University Jubilee Singers - their harmonious voices will transport you to another world. Streatham is more than just a place; it is a tapestry woven with tales of resilience, community spirit, and boundless creativity.