Waltham Collection

Walthamstow - 1890
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Edward Bawden hanging his painting of Waltham Cross
Edward Bawden (1903-1989), the first of a group of artists to settle in Great Bardfield, hanging his painting of Waltham Cross (just outside the village)

The Bakers Arms Public House, Leyton, London
A wonderful colour postcard of the suburbs of London in the early 1900s - a tram approaches The Bakers Arms Public House in Leyton

White Waltham

Bell Pub, Waltham
The Bell Inn, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire

HAROLDs BODY FOUND 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey

The Village, Great Waltham, Essex
The Village, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, near Broomfield, Essex, England. Date: 1911

The noble building of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, with its Norman Gateway, as seen from the pathway by the Cornmill stream. Date: 11th century

Body of Harold II is found
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The discovery of Harolds body after the battle; it is taken to Waltham by the monks of the abbey Date: 14 October 1066

White Waltham as it was in 1936

Waltham Abbey Haymaking
Haymaking with a horse and plough on a farm at Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. Date: early 1930s

Churchill Electioneering
WINSTON CHURCHILL Electioneering at Waltham Abbey in 1924

Illustration showing a woman worker, gauging watch springs at the American Watch Company, in their factory at Waltham
5310722 Illustration showing a woman worker, gauging watch springs at the American Watch Company, in their factory at Waltham, Mass. 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration showing a male worker, at the American Watch Company, in their factory at Waltham, Mass. 1885
5311521 Illustration showing a male worker, at the American Watch Company, in their factory at Waltham, Mass. 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co
5310151 Women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co; (add.info.: Engraving depicting women working in the pinion department of the American Watch Co., Waltham, Massachusetts)

A striking view of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, showing the square battlements of King Harolds noble minster, which dominates this little town, on the Hertfordshire border. Date: 11th century

Gloster Gladiator K8032, at the Royal Aeronautical Society Garden party, held at White Waltham on 22 June 1958 Date: 1958

Bishop's Waltham High Street early 1900s

High Street, Bishops Waltham early 1900's

Bell Inn, Waltham St Laurence, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Old Gateway and Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex

de Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth II G-AOXS (msn 85425, ex DE417), at White Waltham for a Royal Aeronautical Society Garden party on 22 June 1958. Date: 1958

Bristol Type 173 Sycamore Mk. 3 G-ALSX
Bristol Type 173 Sycamore Mk.3 G-ALSX (msn 12892), at White Waltham on 6 May 1951, for the Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party. Date: 1951

Temple Bar at Theobald's Park. The Temple Bar had stood in Fleet Street, London, but was pulled down in 1878 and rebuilt in Waltham Cross

Temple Bar in the Strand, London, prior to 1878. That year the Bar was taken down and rebuilt at Theobald's, Waltham Cross

Built in 1670 Wren's Temple Bar was removed from the east end of the Strand in 1878, when the thoroughfare was widen and was put at one of the entrances to Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Her Majesty En Route to Cambridge, Queen Eleanors Cross, at Waltham (engraving)
1100820 Her Majesty En Route to Cambridge, Queen Eleanors Cross, at Waltham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty En Route to Cambridge)

Waltham Abbey Church (engraving)
816426 Waltham Abbey Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waltham Abbey Church, Essex, England.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Photograph of Queens Head PH, Waltham Cross, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of King Harold PH, Waltham Cross, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Old Coaching Inns (litho)
1605179 Old Coaching Inns (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Coaching Inns. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 March 1896)

Destruction of a Railway Bridge on the Great Eastern Line, near Waltham (engraving)
1590014 Destruction of a Railway Bridge on the Great Eastern Line, near Waltham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2629034 American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

WALTHAM ABBEY CHURCH
Waltham Abbey Church, founded in the 11th century and bequeathed by Edward the Confessor to King Harold. The church was restored in the 19th century. Date: 11th century

The American Watch Company of Waltham, Massachusetts, at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614477 The American Watch Company of Waltham, Massachusetts, at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crosses (engraving)
3623713 Crosses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crosses. Illustration for [Architectural] Companion (John Henry Parker, 1846).); © Look and Learn

Explosion at the Government Gunpowder-Works near Waltham, the Powder-Mills after the Explosion (engraving)
1612974 Explosion at the Government Gunpowder-Works near Waltham, the Powder-Mills after the Explosion (engraving) by English School

B. A. Niagara Swallow II G-AFCL 10
B.A. Niagara Swallow II G-AFCL (msn 462), circa 1949, at White Waltham. G-AFCL is still currently registered in the UK. (B.A. - British Aircraft Manufacturing Company Ltd.) Date: circa 1949

B. A. Swallow II G-AFIH
B.A. Swallow II G-AFIH (MSN 500), circa 1950, at White Waltham. Exported to Eire on 9 June 1952. (B.A. - British Aircraft Manufacturing Company Ltd.) Date: circa 1950

Tipsy Trainer 1 G-AFVN (msn 12), at White Waltham, circa 1948. G-AFVN remained active till withdrawn from use on 20 November 2006. Date: circa 1948

Foster-Wikner Wicko G-AFJB, at White Waltham on 25 May 1953. Date: 1953

Heath Parasol G-AJCK (msn SH1), at White Waltham on 19 May 1950. Built by the South hants Ultra-light aircraft Club Date: 1950

Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY
Airspeed AS.5 Courier G-ADAY (msn 27), of Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (PSIOWA). Due to persistent maintenance problems with the retractable undercarriage

Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force - SaB 91A Safir 91123
Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force) - SaB 91A Safir 91123 (call-sign 8) at White Waltham for a Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party. Date: 1952

Fokker S-12 Instructor PH-NDC
Fokker S-12 Instructor prototype PH-NDC (msn 6287) at White Waltham for a Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party. This aircraft is preserved at the Nationaal Luchtvaart-Themapark Aviodrome

The glorious East Window of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. Date: 11th century

The choir and altar of Waltham Abbey Church, Essex, England. Renovated in the 19th century, it still retains much of its Norman architecture. Date: 11th century

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"Waltham: A Tapestry of History and Charm" Step into the enchanting world of Waltham, where every corner holds a story waiting to be discovered. From Edward Bawden's masterpiece depicting Waltham Cross, to the lively atmosphere at The Bakers Arms Public House in Leyton, London, this town is steeped in rich cultural heritage. Venture further into White Waltham and be transported back to 1936, as you witness its timeless beauty unfold before your eyes. In Great Waltham, Essex, explore The Village and immerse yourself in its quaint charm that has captivated generations. But it is not just about picturesque landscapes; history comes alive here too. Unearth the secrets of Harold II's final resting place with the discovery of his body in 1066. Experience the vibrant energy during Churchill's electioneering days and feel a sense of pride knowing that this town played a part in shaping our nation's destiny. Indulge your senses at Waltham Abbey Haymaking where tradition meets tranquility amidst rolling fields. Quench your thirst at Bell Pub while soaking up tales from locals who have witnessed the evolution of this remarkable place firsthand. Aviation enthusiasts will find themselves enthralled by Jeffrey Quill seated confidently in the cockpit of Blriot XI or marveling at Gloster Gladiator K8032 soaring through the skies above Waltham. Wander through time as you explore each chapter etched within these streets - stories that intertwine artistry, resilience, triumphs, and legacies. Discover why Waltham continues to capture hearts with its blend of historical significance and undeniable charm.