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Borough Collection (#3)

Background imageBorough Collection: The Mint, Southwark

The Mint, Southwark
The Mint was a district in Southwark, south London, England, on the west side of Borough High Street, around where Marshalsea Road is now located

Background imageBorough Collection: Tottenham Church

Tottenham Church
All Hallows is an Anglican church in Tottenham, North London. It is one of the oldest buildings in the London Borough of Haringey, being built as All Saints Church in the 12th century

Background imageBorough Collection: Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace
View of Alexandra Palace in 1876. Now it is a Grade II listed entertainment and sports venue in London, situated between Wood Green and Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey

Background imageBorough Collection: Medical Officer directing the Medical Services

Medical Officer directing the Medical Services
A Medical Officer directing the Medical Services of a London Borough. Date: circa 1941

Background imageBorough Collection: St Georges Bloomsbury

St Georges Bloomsbury
St Georges church, Bloomsbury, is a parish church in Bloomsbury, London Borough of Camden. It was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and consecrated in 1730. The church crypt houses the Museum of Comedy

Background imageBorough Collection: English gentleman arguing with his wife over money

English gentleman arguing with his wife over money in the dining room. She throws a cup of coffee at him and dashes a tray of crockery to the floor

Background imageBorough Collection: Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales

Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales
Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol - a multiple waterfall system in Wales, located on the Afon Llugwy near Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy County Borough. Date: 1953

Background imageBorough Collection: Pont Fawr, Llanrwst - crossing over the River Conwy

Pont Fawr, Llanrwst - crossing over the River Conwy, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Date: 1953

Background imageBorough Collection: Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales

Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, Wales
Bridge near Swallow Falls - the Rhaeadr Ewynnol - a multiple waterfall system in Wales, located on the Afon Llugwy near Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy County Borough. Date: 1953

Background imageBorough Collection: Section of underground railway tunnel, City Line, London

Section of underground railway tunnel, City Line, London
Section of the underground railway tunnel on the City Line, London, between City and Elephant & Castle stations. Now part of the Northern Line

Background imageBorough Collection: Interior of electric underground train, City Line, London

Interior of electric underground train, City Line, London
Interior of an electric underground train on the City Line, London. Now part of the Northern Line, the City Line originally ran from City (now Bank) to Stockwell, via Borough, Elephant & Castle

Background imageBorough Collection: Census entry for William Toye

Census entry for William Toye - London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Parish of St. Leonard s, Shoreditch. 1841

Background imageBorough Collection: Electricity Generating Station, Poplar, East London

Electricity Generating Station, Poplar, East London
Electricity Generating Station, Metropolitan Borough of Poplar, East London, fitted with Kinnear metal rolling shutters. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBorough Collection: C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Borough of Worthing, Sussex

C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Borough of Worthing, Sussex
C W Griggs MBE, Bandmaster, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, Parade Bandstand, Borough of Worthing, Sussex. Date: circa 1908

Background imageBorough Collection: Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral formerly known as St Mary Overie, showing market day in the foreground. Date: circa 18th century

Background imageBorough Collection: The City Dragon - City of London - pedestal

The City Dragon - City of London - pedestal marking borough boundary. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBorough Collection: Certificate to schoolchildren from Mayor of Woolwich, WW2

Certificate to schoolchildren from Mayor of Woolwich, WW2
Certificate presented to the schoolchildren of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich by the Mayor, Edwin Thomas Lamerton, on the occasion of the Cease Fire in Europe (8 May 1945)

Background imageBorough Collection: Edward Pink & Sons, Wholesalers and Manufacturers

Edward Pink & Sons, Wholesalers and Manufacturers
Edward Pink & Sons, London, Wholesalers and Manufacturers, Staple Street, Long Lane and Borough, London. 1888

Background imageBorough Collection: Bab Tuma ( Gate of Thomas ) - Damascus, Syria. Date: circa 1920s

Bab Tuma ( Gate of Thomas ) - Damascus, Syria. Date: circa 1920s
Bab Tuma (" Gate of Thomas" ) - Damascus, Syria. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBorough Collection: The Duchess of York given a teddy by Dr. Barnardos children

The Duchess of York given a teddy by Dr. Barnardos children
The Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) given a large teddy bear for the infant Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) by the small children from the Dr

Background imageBorough Collection: Borough Market, London, Christmas Eve 1853

Borough Market, London, Christmas Eve 1853
Borough Market, London, on the evening of Christmas Eve 1853. In the background Southwark Cathedral looms over the shoppers and stalls of food. Date: 1853

Background imageBorough Collection: Hop market in Borough 1729

Hop market in Borough 1729
Hop market in Borough. Date: 1729

Background imageBorough Collection: Borough High Street 1825

Borough High Street 1825
Borough High Street. Date: 1825

Background imageBorough Collection: Officers and Men of the R. A. F. Station at Abingdon, one of the main airfields of

Officers and Men of the R. A. F. Station at Abingdon, one of the main airfields of
Officers and Men of the R.A.F. Station at Abingdon, one of the main airfields of Transport Command, march past the Mayor of the Borough who is taking the salute

Background imageBorough Collection: Comic postcard, Man waiting for the public toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man waiting for the public toilet Date: 20th century

Background imageBorough Collection: Photograph of Britannia PH, Borough, London

Photograph of Britannia PH, Borough, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageBorough Collection: USA - Eight Regiment Armoury. The Kingsbridge Armory

USA - Eight Regiment Armoury. The Kingsbridge Armory - Eight Regiment Armoury. The Kingsbridge Armory, also known as the Eighth Regiment Armory

Background imageBorough Collection: The Borough Theatre, Stratford, East London

The Borough Theatre, Stratford, East London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBorough Collection: Aqua Cascades - Synchronised Swimming Team

Aqua Cascades - Synchronised Swimming Team
The Aqua Cascades - Synchronised Swimming Team. Group photograph from their show at Morecambe (Borough of Morecambe and Heysham)

Background imageBorough Collection: London / Uxbridge

London / Uxbridge
A picturesque corner of Vine Street, Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, England showing a glimpse of a parade of shops and the parish church. Date: 1950s

Background imageBorough Collection: Llanrwst Bridge, North Wales

Llanrwst Bridge, North Wales
The narrow three-arch stone bridge, Pont Fawr at Llanrwst, North Wales. Said to have been designed by Inigo Jones and built in 1636 by Sir John Wynn of Gwydir Castle. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBorough Collection: Cheam Borough Fire Brigade, Surrey

Cheam Borough Fire Brigade, Surrey
Superintendent of Cheam Fire Brigade with the winners of a Brigade competition shield. A manual horse drawn pump stands in the rear

Background imageBorough Collection: Shirley Warren Infirmary, Southampton

Shirley Warren Infirmary, Southampton
Ward interior at Shirley Warren Infirmary, Southampton. It was erected by Southampton Incorporation (Southamptons poor relief authority) in 1902 at a site on Tremona Road, Shirley Warren

Background imageBorough Collection: A Mexican girl carrying her younger brother

A Mexican girl carrying her younger brother
A delightful photographic postcard of a young Mexican Indian girl carrying her even younger brother in a shawl sling on her back. She is wearing sandals and chews on a piece of white cord or string

Background imageBorough Collection: Southport, Merseyside - The Promenade - Aluminium postcard

Southport, Merseyside - The Promenade - Aluminium postcard
Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England - The Promenade - An amazing Aluminium metal postcard! Date: circa 1907

Background imageBorough Collection: Birkelunden, near Oslo, Norway

Birkelunden, near Oslo, Norway
Birkelunden (Birch Grove Park) in the Grunerlokka borough of Oslo, Norway. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBorough Collection: Krag Stenen (stone), Voksenkollen, Oslo, Norway

Krag Stenen (stone), Voksenkollen, Oslo, Norway
Krag Stenen (stone), Voksenkollen (Voxenkollen), Vestre Aker, Oslo, Norway, with people enjoying the view. Date: circa 1909

Background imageBorough Collection: Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel, near Oslo, Norway

Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel, near Oslo, Norway
Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel, in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBorough Collection: Cefn Rocks

Cefn Rocks - Cave in Rocks. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Cefn Cyfarwydd is a ridge in Conwy county borough, north Wales

Background imageBorough Collection: 4th Avenue, New York

4th Avenue, New York
Today 4th avenue is a thoroughfare in the New York city Borough of Brooklyn stretching for six miles. Widely known as Park avenue

Background imageBorough Collection: Henry Dimsdale

Henry Dimsdale
HENRY DIMSDALE, known as Sir Harry and as The Mayor of [the mock borough of] Garratt, street trader and character of the streets of London. Date: 18TH CENTURY

Background imageBorough Collection: Disraeli / Egg Dance

Disraeli / Egg Dance
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Conservative MP and Prime Minister, stepping delicately around the county and borough issues surrounding electoral reform Date: 29 June 1867

Background imageBorough Collection: Virginia by Herbert Clayton D Furber & Burt Lee

Virginia by Herbert Clayton D Furber & Burt Lee
Promotional postcard for Virginia by Herbert Clayton, Douglas Furber, R. P. Weston and Bert Lee; music Jack Waller and Joseph Tunbridge. First produced at the Palace Theatre, 24th October 1928

Background imageBorough Collection: Book Plate - Chelsea Public Library

Book Plate - Chelsea Public Library
Book Plate - Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea Public Library - The True university of these days is a collection of books. Date: 1903

Background imageBorough Collection: Train derailment, Borough Market, London SE1

Train derailment, Borough Market, London SE1
Train derailment at Borough Market, near London Bridge, SE1, on 12 August 1958, showing the three sections of the train taken from the London Bridge end of the track. Date: 1958

Background imageBorough Collection: Firefighters with two fire engines

Firefighters with two fire engines
Firefighters of the London Borough of Bromley with two fire engines in a yard

Background imageBorough Collection: Highly decorated unmarked plate - WWI patriotic themes

Highly decorated unmarked plate - WWI patriotic themes
Highly decorated unmarked plate showing Britannia, the British Lion, British soldier, ships, and flags of the Allies. Transfer reads - BOROUGH OF DEPTFORD - PEACE DAY SOUVENIR OF THE GREAT WAR

Background imageBorough Collection: Baden-Powell - Feedom of Poole

Baden-Powell - Feedom of Poole
Freedom of the Borough of Poole to Sir Robert Baden-Powell. Date: 1929



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