Wj Lottie Collection

Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Petticoat Lane Market, a fashion and clothing market in the East End of London, consists of two adjacent street markets

New Bridge Market - Struggle for the Bus, 1891. Artist: William Luker
New Bridge Market - Struggle for the Bus, 1891. Located in Londons historic Square Mile. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie

Electric Railway Station (City and South London), King William Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Electric Railway Station (City and South London), King William Street, 1891. King William Street is a street in the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London

London Bridge, South, 1891. Artist: William Luker
London Bridge, South, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Liverpool Street Station, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Liverpool Street Station, 1891. Liverpool Street station, also known as London Liverpool Street, is a central London railway terminus

Cannon Street Station - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Cannon Street Station - Night, 1891. Cannon Street, [4] also known as London Cannon Street, is a central London railway terminus

The Mansion House Station, District Railway Queen Victoria Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Mansion House Station, District Railway Queen Victoria Street, 1891. Mansion House is a London Underground station in the City of London, it opened in 1871

London Bridge - Going Across, 1891. Artist: William Luker
London Bridge - Going Across, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

The Metropolitan Meat Market, Smithfield, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Metropolitan Meat Market, Smithfield, 1891. Smithfield is best known for its ancient meat market, dating from the 10th century

Leadenhall Market, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Leadenhall Market, 1891. Leadenhall Market is a covered market in London, located on Gracechurch Street. It is one of the oldest markets in London, dating from the 14th century

Fleet Street, Showing Temple Bar Memorial and Childs Bank, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Fleet Street, Showing Temple Bar Memorial and Childs Bank, 1891. Temple Bar was the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London on its western side from the City of Westminster

Fleet Street, Showing St. Paul s, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Fleet Street, Showing St. Paul s, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Fleet Street, Showing the Law Courts, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Fleet Street, Showing the Law Courts, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

St. Pauls Cathedral, 1891. Artist: William Luker
St. Pauls Cathedral, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

The Library, St. Pauls Cathedral, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Library, St. Pauls Cathedral, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

St. Pauls Cathedral from the South Bank of the River, 1891. Artist: William Luker
St. Pauls Cathedral from the South Bank of the River, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Smithfield and St. Bartholomews Hospital, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Smithfield and St. Bartholomews Hospital, 1891. St Bartholomews Hospital, also known simply as Barts and later more formally as The Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew

Aldersgate Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Aldersgate Street, 1891. Aldersgate is a Ward of the City of London, named after a gate in the ancient London Wall around the City

On Change - Royal Exchange, 1891. Artist: William Luker
On Change - Royal Exchange, 1891. The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century by the merchant Thomas Gresham on the suggestion of his factor Richard Clough to act as a centre of

Cheapside - A Rainy Day, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Cheapside - A Rainy Day, 1891. Cheapside is a street in the City of London, the historic and modern financial centre of London

Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Old Clothes Market, Houndsditch, 1891. Houndsditch is a one-way street in London, uns through the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London

The Stock Exchange, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Stock Exchange, 1891. The Exchange was founded in 1801 and its current premises are situated in Paternoster Square close to St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London

Southwark Bridge, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Southwark Bridge, 1891. Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, England, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames

Christs Hospital, Great Hall - Boys at Dinner, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Christs Hospital, Great Hall - Boys at Dinner, 1891. Christs Hospital, also called the Bluecoat School, is an English coeducational independent day and boarding school

Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Christs Hospital, also called the Bluecoat School, is an English coeducational independent day and boarding school

Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House - Between the Dances, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Juvenile Ball at the Mansion House - Between the Dances, 1891. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London

The Mansion House and the Bank of England, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Mansion House and the Bank of England, 1891. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, built between 1739 and 1752, in Palladian style by George Dance the Elder

The Guildhall - Council Chamber, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Guildhall - Council Chamber, 1891. Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in the City of London. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years

The General Post Office - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The General Post Office - Night, 1891. The General Post Office in St. Martins Le Grand was the main post office for London between 1829 and 1912

The Record Office, Fetter Lane, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Record Office, Fetter Lane, 1891. Fetter Lane is a street in the ward of Farringdon Without in the City of London. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J

The Guildhall, Front Exit, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Guildhall, Front Exit, 1891. Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in the City of London. The building has been used as a town hall for several hundred years

Billingsgate Market, Early Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Billingsgate Market, Early Morning, 1891. Billingsgate Fish Market is located in Poplar in London. It is the United Kingdoms largest inland fish market

Holborn Viaduct - A Slippery Day, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Holborn Viaduct - A Slippery Day, 1891. Holborn Viaduct is a road bridge in London and the name of the street which crosses it, passing over Farringdon Street and the subterranean River Fleet

Holborn Circus - A Winters Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Holborn Circus - A Winters Morning, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Aldermans Walk, Bishopsgate Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Aldermans Walk, Bishopsgate Street, 1891. Aldermans Walk is a street in the settlement of City of London which is within the electoral area of Bishopsgate Ward in the administration area of City

The Tower of London from Trinity Square, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The Tower of London from Trinity Square, 1891. The Tower of London, officially Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London

Cannon Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Cannon Street, 1891. Cannon Street is a road in the City of London, the historic nucleus of London and its modern financial centre

The College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
The College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, 1891. The College of Arms, also known as the College of Heralds, is a royal corporation consisting of professional officers of arms

St. Pauls Churchyard, 1891. Artist: William Luker
St. Pauls Churchyard, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

New Bridge Street, Blackfriars, 1891. Artist: William Luker
New Bridge Street, Blackfriars, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Ludgate Circus, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Ludgate Circus, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Westminster from Blackfriars Bridge - Night, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Ludgate Hill on a Winters Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Ludgate Hill on a Winters Morning, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

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"WJ Lottie: Capturing the Vibrant Streets of Victorian London" Step back in time to the bustling streets of late 19th century London through the remarkable artworks of William Luker, a talented artist known for his keen eye and attention to detail. In his series titled "WJ Lottie, " Luker takes us on a visual journey through various iconic locations, revealing the vibrant essence of city life during this era. One Sunday morning on Middlesex Street (formerly known as Petticoat Lane), Luker's brushstrokes transport us to a lively market scene. The air is filled with excitement as vendors and shoppers mingle amidst colorful stalls, creating an atmosphere that is both chaotic and captivating. Moving onto New Bridge Market, we witness a struggle for space aboard a bus. Luker skillfully captures the hustle and bustle, depicting people jostling for position while others anxiously wait their turn. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the daily challenges faced by Londoners in their quest for transportation. The advent of electric railways revolutionized travel in Victorian London, and Luker immortalizes this transformation at King William Street's Electric Railway Station. His painting transports us into an underground world where commuters rush past each other with purposeful determination - a testament to progress and modernity. London Bridge stands tall in another one of Luker's masterpieces; its southern side depicted against an atmospheric backdrop. The bridge becomes more than just stone structures; it embodies movement, connecting people from different walks of life as they traverse across its arches. Liverpool Street Station comes alive under Luker's skilled hand – steam billows from locomotives while passengers hurry along platforms towards their destinations, and is here that dreams are set into motion as travelers embark on new adventures or reunite with loved ones after long journeys. As night falls over Cannon Street Station, Luker captures the eerie beauty that cloaks this architectural marvel after dark.