Wych Street Collection

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Wych Street, London, 1877. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Wych Street, London, 1877

Vanishing London: Clare Market and its surrounding streets shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving)
5216796 Vanishing London: Clare Market and its surrounding streets shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015058 Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster)

Old Houses, Wych Street, end of Drury Lane (chromolitho)
966360 Old Houses, Wych Street, end of Drury Lane (chromolitho) by Sargeant, Waldo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses, Wych Street, end of Drury Lane)

Olympic Theatre, Wyck Street, from London and it
931543 Olympic Theatre, Wyck Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Wych Street, London (engraving)
584971 Wych Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street, London; from The Illustrated London News)

Old Houses in Wych Street, London (photo)
583809 Old Houses in Wych Street, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Wych Street)

Wych Street, south side, looking east, London (photo)
583808 Wych Street, south side, looking east, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street, south side, looking east)

Wych Street in the 1890s (b / w photo)
3637437 Wych Street in the 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street in the 1890s)

Old Houses in Wych Street (engraving)
3636461 Old Houses in Wych Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Wych Street)

Old London, Wych-Street (engraving)
1099274 Old London, Wych-Street (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old London, Wych-Street)

A Vanishing London Thoroughfare, Wych Street (engraving)
1601401 A Vanishing London Thoroughfare, Wych Street (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vanishing London Thoroughfare, Wych Street)

Vanished London - Holywell Street and Wych Street, from the Strand (colour litho)
733676 Vanished London - Holywell Street and Wych Street, from the Strand (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wych Street, London (w / c on paper)
584963 Wych Street, London (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street, London. Original artwork.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, London (engraving)
584796 Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street)

Exterior of the Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, near Drury Lane, London (engraving)
584795 Exterior of the Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, near Drury Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wych Street, Strand, looking North-West, 1901 (colour litho)
2794030 Wych Street, Strand, looking North-West, 1901 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street, Strand, looking North-West, 1901)

Total Destruction of the Olympic Theatre, by Fire (engraving)
1618036 Total Destruction of the Olympic Theatre, by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Total Destruction of the Olympic Theatre, by Fire)

Bits of Old London (engraving)
1616554 Bits of Old London (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bits of Old London)

Interior of the Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, near Drury Lane, London (engraving)
584794 Interior of the Royal Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, near Drury Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving)
583288 Old houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old houses in Wych Street, London)

New Inn, Wych Street, 1901 (w / c on paper)
610923 New Inn, Wych Street, 1901 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Inn, Wych Street, 1901. Original artwork)

Ruins of the Olympic Theatre, destroyed by fire, 29 March 1849 (engraving)
584715 Ruins of the Olympic Theatre, destroyed by fire, 29 March 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Olympic Theatre, destroyed by fire)

Wych Street, Strand, London, Days of Hogarth (colour litho)
976304 Wych Street, Strand, London, Days of Hogarth (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wych Street, Strand, London, Days of Hogarth)

Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving)
1045661 Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Wych Street, London, recently demolished)

Old Houses in Wych Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses in Wych Street, (1881). Wych Street in London ran west from the church of St Clement Danes on the Strand towards the southern end of Drury Lane

View of houses in Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1876

Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1850. View of the south side of the street, showing shop fronts and houses

View of the Olympic Theatre, Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1825

Buildings in Wych Street, including the Rising Sun Tavern, Westminster, London, c1860

Old houses in Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1873. Artist: William Richardson
Old houses in Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1873. View looking east showing shop fronts, a man pushing a barrow laden with produce, pedestrians walking along the pavement

Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. Artist: John Crowther
Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. View showing the Rising Sun tavern, Wych Street. In front of the tavern is a cart of beer barrels

View of Drury Court from Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1875. Artist: Louise Rayner
View of Drury Court from Wych Street, Westminster, London, c1875

Clements Stores at the junction of Holywell Street and Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1855

View of New Inn, Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1882

Wych Street, 1877, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Wych Street, 1877, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

View of Wych Street, Westminster, looking east from New Inn gateway, London, c1880. Artist: John Crowther
Wych Street, Looking East from New Inn Gateway, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London, described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

The Interior of the Olympic Theatre near Drury Lane, engraved by Henry Richard Cook
XJF441914 The Interior of the Olympic Theatre near Drury Lane, engraved by Henry Richard Cook, 1816 (engraving) by Schnebbelie

OLD HOUSES IN WYCH STREET, LONDON, DEMOLISHED, engraving 1884, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

OLD HOUSES IN WYCH STREET. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Old Houses In Wych Street, London, Demolished, Engraving 1884, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

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Wych Street, a forgotten gem nestled in the heart of London, holds within its cobblestone pathways a rich history that spans centuries. Once bustling with life and activity, this enchanting street witnessed the ebb and flow of time, leaving behind fragments of its past for us to explore. In 1877, James Abbott McNeill Whistler captured the essence through his artistry. His creation immortalized this hidden corner of London, showcasing its charm and character for generations to come. The engraving from 1891 further reveals Clare Market and its surrounding streets before their unfortunate demolition. The road improvements made in 1900 brought change to Wych Street's neighboring area, as seen in the black-and-white photograph. Yet amidst progress, old houses still stood proudly at the end of Drury Lane - remnants of an era long gone but not forgotten. The Olympic Theatre on Wyck Street added another layer to Wych Street's allure. It was a place where dreams were born and stories came alive under the spotlight. This vibrant theater became an integral part of London's cultural tapestry. Engravings and photographs capture different moments in time along Wych Street's timeline - each telling a unique story etched into its very foundations. These images depict old houses standing tall against the test of time while offering glimpses into daily life during bygone eras. As we delve deeper into these visual records from the late 19th century onwards, we witness how Wych Street evolved over decades until it vanished entirely – swallowed up by modernity's relentless march forward. Today, all that remains are echoes carried by whispers on gentle breezes; memories fading like sepia-toned photographs tucked away in dusty albums. But let us remember this vanishing thoroughfare fondly - for it is through these fragments that we can piece together our collective heritage and keep alive the spirit of Old London’s cherished Wych Street.