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Walthamstow Collection

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium

Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium
Famous for its greyhound racing track, Walthamstow Stadium opened in 1933. With a distinctive pink and green neon-lit frontage, the stadium has been one of the capitals most recognised landmarks

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: The Bakers Arms Public House, Leyton, London

The Bakers Arms Public House, Leyton, London
A wonderful colour postcard of the suburbs of London in the early 1900s - a tram approaches The Bakers Arms Public House in Leyton

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Walthamstow - 1890

Walthamstow - 1890
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Sea Scout Patrol Walthamstow on a day out

Sea Scout Patrol Walthamstow on a day out
Boys from the Walthamstow Sea Scout Patrol on a day out in the country. circa 1950

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: The Bridge House pub, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, East London

The Bridge House pub, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, East London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Circus Elephant Accident

Circus Elephant Accident
George Lockhart is crushed by a circus elephant at Walthamstow. The elephant escaped from the train which was transporting him to the next circus destination

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Essex Brewery Tap PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Essex Brewery Tap PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Bookies at dog racing, Walthamstow

Bookies at dog racing, Walthamstow
Bookies light cigars as they take bets from punters at Walthamstow during an evening dog race. The race track closed in 2008 Date: 2000

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Upper Walthamstow Road, London

Upper Walthamstow Road, London - looking very much the same today, albeit without the iron gates and railings, likely taken for scrap during the war. Date: circa 1907

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: 1840s Victorian Map Of Greater London Vintage

1840s Victorian Map Of Greater London Vintage
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Greater, London, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Richmond, Wimbledon, Lewisham, River, Thames, Barking, West, Ham, Hackney, Walthamstow, Kentish, Town, Isle, Dogs, Westminster

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Water House, Walthamstow

Water House, Walthamstow
A photograph of Water House, Walthamstow, a fine Georgian house dating from 1762, built out of brown brick, it served as a childhood home of Pre-Raphaelite craftsman, William Morris

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Elm House, Walthamstow

Elm House, Walthamstow
A pencil and ink drawing of Elm House, in Walthamstow, the place of birth of the Pre-Raphaelite craftsman, William Morris, a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: British Filmcraft studios, Walthamstow, NE London

British Filmcraft studios, Walthamstow, NE London
A corner of British Filmcraft's studios, Wood Street, Walthamstow, NE London, with Captain Banfield and Leslie Eveleigh at the table Date: 1929

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Orford Road, Walthamstow, London - St. Marys Church and Harrisons Auction Rooms

Orford Road, Walthamstow, London - St. Marys Church and Harrisons Auction Rooms on right. In 1934, the timber cladding was removed from the Tudor house at the end of the street

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Tower Hotel, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Tower Hotel, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Lorne Arms, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Lorne Arms, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Lord Palmerston PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Lord Palmerston PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Lord Brooke PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Lord Brooke PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Grove Tavern, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Grove Tavern, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1947

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Gardeners Arms, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Gardeners Arms, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Common Gate PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Common Gate PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Photograph of Castle PH, Walthamstow, London

Photograph of Castle PH, Walthamstow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1924

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: St Johns Industrial School, Walthamstow

St Johns Industrial School, Walthamstow
A view of the St Johns Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Walthamstow, Essex. Date: Date unknown

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: ELECTRIC COOKER SHOWROOM

ELECTRIC COOKER SHOWROOM
The Appliance Room, Electric House, Walthamstow, London E17, showing the latest range of cookers, fires, fridges, etc. Date: 1930s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Back to the Cave

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Back to the Cave... as shapely as Eve. 1971

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Wood Street, Walthamstow, London

Wood Street, Walthamstow, London
Wood Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, near Snaresbrook, County of London, England. Showing Ye Olde White Swan Hotel Date: 1900s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Walthamstow Avenue FC football team 1936

Walthamstow Avenue FC football team 1936. Back row: Took (Honorary Secretary), Wright, Oliver, Mercer, Pinner, Hicks, Garner (Trainer), Childs, Barlow

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Pantie Extravaganza

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Pantie Extravaganza! 1971

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: GLC-LFB Aftermath of fatal fire in care home, NE London

GLC-LFB Aftermath of fatal fire in care home, NE London
Aftermath of a fatal fire at an elderly peoples care home in Billet Road, Walthamstow, NE London. Showing the seat of the fire, with heat damage and smoke staining to the upper areas of the walls

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Truant School Licence Form

Truant School Licence Form
Licence to live outside the Walthamstow Truant Industrial School issued in the 1880s by the Tottenham, Hornsey and Edmonton School Boards. Date: 1880s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow - Puppet theatre

Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow - Puppet theatre
Smartly dressed boys from Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow, with the puppet theatre they have constructed. Date: circa 1937

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Witchcraft Perfume order form

Witchcraft Perfume order form, Estelle, Walthamstow, London. (2 of 2) 1971

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Advertisement voucher for Witchcraft Perfume

Advertisement voucher for Witchcraft Perfume by Parfums Ricard - save six shillings and sixpence. Mail order from Estelle, Walthamstow, London. (1 of 2) 1971

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Pants and Kimono

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Pants and Kimono
Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Mens Pants and Kimono - Surprise and Delight Him! 1971

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Underground Railway Construction, Leytonstone, London

Underground Railway Construction, Leytonstone, London
Underground Railway Construction, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, near Aldersbrook, County of London, England. Showing Central Line Extension - London Underground Date: 1947

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: The Turnpike, Woodford, Essex

The Turnpike, Woodford, Essex
The Turnpike, Woodford, London, near Walthamstow, Essex, England. Showing Horse & Cart Date: 1910s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: The Prince Albert Inn New Road - Old Church Road, Walthamsto

The Prince Albert Inn New Road - Old Church Road, Walthamsto
The Prince Albert Inn New Road/Old Church Road, Walthamstow, London, County of London, England. Showing a cycling club meeting Date: 1910s

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Firefighters working at scene of fire in Walthamstow

Firefighters working at scene of fire in Walthamstow, with a hydraulic lift in action

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Fire at commercial premises, Walthamstow

Fire at commercial premises, Walthamstow
Fire at commercial premises in Walthamstow, London

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, Walthamstow

A hydraulic lift in action at a fire, Walthamstow
Fire at commercial premises, Walthamstow, with a hydraulic lift in action

Background imageWalthamstow Collection: Line of dancing girls

Line of dancing girls - Walthamstow, London Date: 1934



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