Blackheath Collection (#4)

Rugby match Middlesex 7s 1930
Tackling a Blackheath man in the final of the Seven a side rugby tournament: London Welsh win by six points to nil

Naval School New Cross
Quadrangle of the Naval School at New Cross, an institution founded by prince Albert in 1843

Blackheath Pony Racing
Pony racing on the Heath. Equestrian sports are discouraged today, but you can occasionally see mounted police, or ride sedately on a donkey

Seven Droog Castle, built in 1784 by Sir William James to commemorate his victories in India, but only part of the building will survive into the 21st century

Blackheath Gladstone
Gladstone welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd on Blackheath

Blackheath Green Man
The Green Man, on the crest of Blackheath Hill, standing until quite recently as a venue for old-style music hall performances. Date: circa 1860

Blackheath Vanburgh Cas
Vanbrugh Castle

Blackheath London View
London viewed from Blackheath on a stormy day

Whitfields Mount
A protuberance on the Heath where methodist preacher George Whitefield (correct spelling) addressed the crowds. It survives, but is less protuberant today

LEE, south east London (formerly Kent)
The church and parsonage of St Margarets at Lee, near Blackheath, formerly in Kent though now part of London

Golf Match at Wimbledon
A golf match between Royal Blackheath and London Scottish clubs at Wimbledon

Mr Gladstone
Mr. William Gladstone (1809-1898) addressing a crowd of electors at Greenwich on Blackheath in February 1874. One of the great Victorian statesmen

Blackheath Fair / 1906
Blackheath Fair - Crowds at the fair, Bank Holiday (August?)

Jack Cades Cavern, near Blackheath

Gladstone Address 1876
William Ewart Gladstone addressing the constituents gathered at Blackheath regarding the Hungarian atrocities

Blackheath / Photo C1895
A photograph looking up Tranquil Vale showing the now very busy junction as a wide empty road with a few horses and carts. A Penny Farthing leans against a lamp post

Blackheath Fair, 1909
Blackheath Fair

Pond, Princess of Wales
Princess of Wales Pond Blackheath, London SE3

Blackheath / Church / Pond
All Saints Church and Pond, Blackheath

Blackheath Road School
Blackheath Road board school, Greenwich

Morden College Blackheat
This fine building was built by Turkey merchant Sir John Morden for decayed Turkey merchants who fell on hard times. It is still in use to house elderly retired folk

The Fountain, Blackheath
The fountain, Blackheath

Clothing Ration Coupons
An example of clothing coupon book

Mepl / Keeler Painting
All Saints Parish Hall, which houses the Mary Evans Picture Library. The building was built in 1928 and the architect was Charles Winmill

Whitehall / Admiralty / Shepherd
The Admiralty, Parliament Street busy with pedestrians and horse carriages - one is going to Blackheath

Horses at Greenwich Park
Horses and donkeys used for taxis and childrens rides take a breather whilst being fed and watered on Blackheath, by the main Greenwich Park entrance

Blackheath Hill, London

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