Westminster Bridge Road Collection

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

Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road (engraving)
2814035 Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road)

Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church (b / w photo)
3092137 Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church)

Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church (b / w photo)
2803245 Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge Road, with Christ Church)

Advert for Canterbury Theatre of Varieties, Westminster Bridge Road, London (engraving)
583848 Advert for Canterbury Theatre of Varieties, Westminster Bridge Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rowland Hills Chapel and Schools, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth (engraving)
606764 Rowland Hills Chapel and Schools, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowland Hills Chapel and Schools)

Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth (engraving)
2813986 Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth)

The Procession passing the Reverend Newman Halls Church (Christ Church) in Westminster Bridge Road (litho)
1037125 The Procession passing the Reverend Newman Halls Church (Christ Church) in Westminster Bridge Road (litho) by Brewer

The Reverend Newman Halls New Church in Westminster Bridge Road (engraving)
1053929 The Reverend Newman Halls New Church in Westminster Bridge Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Westminster SW1A 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster SW1A 2

Southwark SE1 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 7

Rowland Hills Chapel & Schools, Westminster Bridge Road, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Rowland Hills Chapel & Schools, Westminster Bridge Road, (c1878). View of Christ Church, Lambeth, south London. The coffin of preacher Rowland Hill (1744-1833) was re-located here from Surrey Chapel

Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, (c1878). View of Christ Church, Lambeth, south London. The coffin of preacher Rowland Hill (1744-1833) was re-located here from Surrey Chapel

Entrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Philip Astley, the father of modern circus, opened his Amphitheatre at Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, south London, in 1777

Double-decker electric trams on Westminster Bridge, London, 1906. Trams superimposed on a photograph looking across the bridge towards Big Ben on the left

The Westminster Lying-in Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, 1765. The hospital moved to premises on York Road in 1828

The Freemasons Charity School for Girls, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, 1814

View of the Coade Stone Factory in Narrow Wall, Lambeth, London, 1801

Entrance to Coade and Sealeys Gallery of Coade stone sculpture, Lambeth, London, 1802
Entrance to Coade and Sealeys Gallery of Coade stone sculpture, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, 1802. View with an allegorical scene above the door and two atlantes either side of it

Carlisle House School, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1820

Maudsley, Sons and Field, engineers, 108 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1840

Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1825. Artist
Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1825. View showing an audience watching a man balancing on one leg on a moving horse

Astleys Amphitheatre and adjacent buildings, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1775
Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, c1775. View with adjacent buildings including a booksellers and stationers, with a circus wagon going past pulled by a train of horses

The Lambeth Asylum for Girls, London. Artist: Charles Ingrey
The Lambeth Asylum for Girls, London. Founded in 1758, it remained on the site at the corner of Westminster Bridge Road and Kennington Road until 1866

At the Necropolis Companys station, Westminster Bridge Road, London, c1900 (1903). The London Necropolis Railway was opened in 1854 as an alternative to the overcrowding in Londons graveyards

New County Hall and Boadicea Monument, London, c1925. County Hall, the headquarters of London County Council and later the Greater London Council located on the South Bank of the River Thames

Astley's Amphitheatre Westminster Bridge Road
Astley's Amphitheatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Peace Procession
July 1919: British tanks in Westminster Bridge Road, London, taking part in the Peace Procession. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Westminster Bridge Road, located in the heart of London, is a bustling street that holds a rich history and an array of notable landmarks. One such landmark is Astleys Amphitheatre, which stood proudly in 1826. A vibrant colour lithograph captures its grandeur, transporting us back to a time when it was the center of entertainment. Another captivating engraving showcases Christ Church on Westminster Bridge Road. This iconic church stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and has been immortalized through various black and white photographs. The sight of this magnificent structure against the backdrop evokes a sense of awe-inspiring beauty. The area surrounding it also boasts cultural diversity with venues like Canterbury Theatre of Varieties. An enchanting engraving advertises this theater, inviting visitors to indulge in an evening filled with entertainment and laughter. Religious institutions have also left their mark on this historic road. Rowland Hills Chapel and Schools stand tall, depicted beautifully in an intricate engraving from the late 19th century. Similarly, Christ Church's presence along Westminster Bridge Road is captured in another mesmerizing engraving that portrays its grandeur. A lithograph showcasing The Procession passing Reverend Newman Halls Church further highlights the significance of religious gatherings within this vibrant community. It serves as a reminder that faith played an integral role in shaping both individual lives and communal bonds along Westminster Bridge Road. The ever-evolving nature of this iconic street can be seen through depictions like The Reverend Newman Halls New Church engraving – evidence that progress continues to shape our surroundings even today. To navigate these historical landmarks effortlessly, one can refer to maps such as Westminster SW1A 2 Map or Southwark SE1 7 Map – invaluable tools for exploring all that Westminster Bridge Road has to offer. Westminister Bridge Road encapsulates centuries worth of history within its boundaries - from Astleys Amphitheatre to Christ Church, from theaters to religious institutions.