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Clapham Collection

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Common

Clapham Common
A tram and a motor-bus on the south side of Clapham Common. Date: circa 1905

Background imageClapham Collection: LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine at Clapham fire station

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine at Clapham fire station
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape at Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London Council

Background imageClapham Collection: London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking

London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking
General view of the main building of the London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage at Woking, Surrey. The orphanage was founded in 1885 in Clapham, south west London

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Common / South

Clapham Common / South
Clapham Common, south side

Background imageClapham Collection: Advertisement, Freemans catalogue, featuring Lulu

Advertisement, Freemans catalogue, featuring Lulu
Advertisement for the Freemans of London mail order catalogue, featuring the pop singer Lulu, March 1975. 1975

Background imageClapham Collection: Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8

Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8
London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps (in the long coats) at the scene of a fire involving shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8, on 9 September 1959. Date: 1959

Background imageClapham Collection: North Surrey District School, Anerley, Upper Norwood, Surrey

North Surrey District School, Anerley, Upper Norwood, Surrey
The North Surrey District School at Anerley, Upper Norwood, with the Crystal Palace visible behind. The school was opened in 1850 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageClapham Collection: LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turnout

LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turnout
One of a series of photos capturing Claphams three fire engines turning out from the fire station at night

Background imageClapham Collection: GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Background imageClapham Collection: Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8

Major fire in Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8
London firefighters and the London Salvage Corps (in the long coats) at the scene of a fire involving shops and dwellings in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, SW8, on 9 September 1959

Background imageClapham Collection: National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London

National Fire Prevention Campaign, Brixton, London
National Fire Prevention Campaign, London -- Station Officer Albert Benjamin of Clapham Fire Station talking to children in Sommerleyton Road, Brixton, South London. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageClapham Collection: Fire at Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction

Fire at Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction
A fire at the Arding & Hobbs Department Store, Clapham Junction on December 20th, 1909. The store was rebuilt and is still open to this day

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham

Clapham
A view of Clapham in 1790. Date: 1875

Background imageClapham Collection: Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham
Colour plate: The hopping match on Clapham Common: Jackson the runner exhibiting his agility from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Background imageClapham Collection: LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street

LFDCA-LFB Vintage fire engine in a Clapham street
A former Middlesex Fire Brigade pump escape which was visiting Clapham fire station. Middlesex was absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade in 1965 with the creation of the Greater London

Background imageClapham Collection: Broomfield, Clapham, London, 1904

Broomfield, Clapham, London, 1904
Photograph showing the exterior of Broomfield, Clapham, London. This house was the home of William Wilberforce during the last years of his campaign against slavery and was being demolished in 1904

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Clapham, London

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

Background imageClapham Collection: Railway map, Clapham Junction area, London

Railway map, Clapham Junction area, London
Railway map, Clapham Junction, Stewarts Lane, Lavender Hill and Longhedge, SW London, with colour coding of the various railway companies. Date: 1912

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Bank of Swans PH, Clapham, London

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

Background imageClapham Collection: Review of Fire Brigade - Clapham Common

Review of Fire Brigade - Clapham Common

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Junction, early 1900s

Clapham Junction, early 1900s

Background imageClapham Collection: Music cover, Rye House Polka

Music cover, Rye House Polka, by Meyer Lutz, dedicated to the committee of the Clapham Institution, with a view of The Rye House by the River Lea, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Date: 1853

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Common

Clapham Common
This painting shows a vast number of well dressed figures at Clapham Common, a large park in south London, it was converted from common land to parkland under the terms of the Metropolitan Commons

Background imageClapham Collection: Old Town of Clapham, Surrey

Old Town of Clapham, Surrey Date: 1928

Background imageClapham Collection: High rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London

High rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London
A high rise 23-storey council tower block with banners, Sporle Court, Clapham Junction, South London. Residents were complaining that their requests to be rehoused were being ignored by the local

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Windsor Arms, Clapham, London

Photograph of Windsor Arms, Clapham, 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

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Windmill PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Windmill PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Windmill

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Sun PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Sun PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Clapham, 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

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Railway Tavern, Clapham, London

Photograph of Railway Tavern, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Larkhall Tavern, Clapham, London

Photograph of Larkhall Tavern, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Kings Head PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Kings Head PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Jolly Gardeners PH, Clapham, London

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

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Freemasons Arms, Clapham, London

Photograph of Freemasons Arms, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (Old), London

Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (New), London

Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageClapham Collection: Old Clapham church

Old Clapham church
The surviving south aisle of the old parish church of Clapham. The church was in the centre of the mediaeval village of Clapham

Background imageClapham Collection: Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham

Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham
The Carter Home for Destitute Boys opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street, Clapham. Date: circa 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851

Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851
Interior of Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851. Inventor of the Wardian Case. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Background imageClapham Collection: Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London

Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London
Design by the architects Landsell and Harrison for the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home and Schools at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane, South London. Date: 1903

Background imageClapham Collection: British Orphan Asylum, Slough 1865

British Orphan Asylum, Slough 1865
Exterior of British Orphan Asylum, Slough. Date: 1865

Background imageClapham Collection: Railway Orphanage Charity Collecting Dogs

Railway Orphanage Charity Collecting Dogs, December 1907. 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie

Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie at the 1973 Clapham Common rally:- Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13266 Built: 1928 Registration: VJ 1476 Cylinders

Background imageClapham Collection: The Marble Skating Rink, Clapham 1876

The Marble Skating Rink, Clapham 1876
The new Marble Skating Rink in Clapham Road, London, near Kennington Gate. Consisting of inner covered and outer rinks and a raised balcony with wicker chairs spectators

Background imageClapham Collection: Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870

Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870
Metropolitan tramways were more complete on the south side of the Thames, this horse-drawn tram was from Kennington-Lane with a junction to Stockwell and Clapham at Kennington Church

Background imageClapham Collection: Free Library - Clapham Common, London S. W. Date: 1907

Free Library - Clapham Common, London S. W. Date: 1907
Free Library - Clapham Common, London S.W. Date: 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: The new U. P. W. Headquarters, Clapham, London

The new U. P. W. Headquarters, Clapham, London
The new U.P.W. (Union of Postal Workers) Headquarters, Clapham, London. The architect, L A Culliford designed the new headquarters for the Union of Post Office Workers roughly on the footprint of

Background imageClapham Collection: London Fire Brigade, Lacon ladders in use at house fire

London Fire Brigade, Lacon ladders in use at house fire
Two 13.5 metre ladders being used to assist people to safety.at a fire involving a five storey terraced house in Clapham Common South Side, SW London

Background imageClapham Collection: Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, Garratt Lane, London

Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, Garratt Lane, London
Part of the new Wandsworth & Clapham Union Workhouse, at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane in south west London. It opened in 1886 and was designed by TW Aldwinckle

Background imageClapham Collection: Science Class

Science Class
Henry Thornton Grammar School, Clapham, London: the teacher gives a demonstration

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Sun PH, Clapham, London

Photograph of Sun PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Saloon entrance of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Sun, Clapham

Background imageClapham Collection: First journey of Londons electric tram 1903

First journey of Londons electric tram 1903
Londoners throng the pavements of Westminster Bridge Road to watch the first journey of Londons first electric tram as it heads for Clapham. Date: 1903

Background imageClapham Collection: GLC-LFB Forced entry and lighting unit at Clapham

GLC-LFB Forced entry and lighting unit at Clapham
The mid 1970s saw a number of innovative appliance designs come into play as the London Fire Brigade adapted to an ever changing and more Health and Safety conscious working environment

Background imageClapham Collection: LCC-LFB new Clapham fire station, Old Town SW4

LCC-LFB new Clapham fire station, Old Town SW4
The fire appliances attached to the new Clapham fire station, Old Town SW4, in their appliance bay. In the background is the station watchroom

Background imageClapham Collection: Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London

Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London
A ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The room is decorated with potted plants and pictures. The floor is bare apart from a strip of matting

Background imageClapham Collection: Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, London

Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, London
Architects birds eye view plan of the new Wandsworth & Clapham Union Workhouse, at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane in south west London. It designed by TW Aldwinckle and opened in 1886

Background imageClapham Collection: Nightingale Lane, Clapham South, London, SW12

Nightingale Lane, Clapham South, London, SW12. Date: 1906

Background imageClapham Collection: Waifs and Strays Society Reception Centre, Clapham

Waifs and Strays Society Reception Centre, Clapham
Waifs and Strays Society, Reception Centre, Thornton Road, Clapham Date: 1940s

Background imageClapham Collection: Suffragette Mens League Shop

Suffragette Mens League Shop
The Mens League for Womens Suffrage was founded in 1907 by Herbert Jacobs. Although it was non-militant and was not affiliated to any political party

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Home School for Pauper Girls

Clapham Home School for Pauper Girls
Girls holding dolls pose with their superintendent at the Clapham Home School for Pauper Girls, Acre Lane, Clapham. Date: circa 1905

Background imageClapham Collection: Wandsworth Unions Old Peoples Cottages at Tooting

Wandsworth Unions Old Peoples Cottages at Tooting
Cottages for the elderly poor erected in 1902 at Church Lane, Tooting, by the Wandsworth and Clapham Union. The scheme was designed by C.A. Sharp. Date: circa 1911

Background imageClapham Collection: S a Dubourg, Churchman

S a Dubourg, Churchman
S A DUBOURG English churchman : methodist minister at Clapham. Date: CIRCA 1850

Background imageClapham Collection: Electric Tram London 2

Electric Tram London 2
Londoners line the pavements and a fire engine pulls aside as Londons first electric tram heads for Clapham. Date: 1903

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Junct Signals

Clapham Junct Signals
The signalman at Clapham Junction - Londons busiest station - is responsible for a huge array of signals : pulling the wrong one could result in catastrophe... Date: 1885

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham Common / Bandstand

Clapham Common / Bandstand
Clapham Common: the bandstand Date: circa 1900

Background imageClapham Collection: Shakespeare Theatre, Clapham Junction

Shakespeare Theatre, Clapham Junction
Promotional postcard of The Shakespeare Theatre, Clapham Junction. The theatre was built by Charles Gray Hill to the designs of the prolific theatre Architect W. G

Background imageClapham Collection: Made in England by Albert de Courville

Made in England by Albert de Courville
Promotional postcard for Made in England revue by Albert de Courville; music Herman Darewski. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Clapham, 29th April 1915. Date: circa 1915

Background imageClapham Collection: London - Clapham Junction - The Shakespeare Theatre

London - Clapham Junction - The Shakespeare Theatre Date: 1905

Background imageClapham Collection: Good Shepherd Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham - Footballers

Good Shepherd Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham - Footballers
Football squad at the Good Shepherd Childrens Home, Rectory Grove, Clapham. Date: circa 1912

Background imageClapham Collection: British Orphan Asylum Admission Petition

British Orphan Asylum Admission Petition
A printed petition on behalf of orphan John Russell seeking support for his admission to the British Orphan Asylum Admission at Clapham Rise, south-west London

Background imageClapham Collection: Multiview Card, Brixton, London

Multiview Card, Brixton, London
Multiview Card, Brixton, Lambeth, near Clapham, County of London, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageClapham Collection: The Village, Clapham, Yorkshire

The Village, Clapham, Yorkshire
The Village, Clapham, Lancaster, near Settle, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1903

Background imageClapham Collection: The Big Stone - Ingleton Road & Shakey Bridge, Bentham, York

The Big Stone - Ingleton Road & Shakey Bridge, Bentham, York
The Big Stone - Ingleton Road & Shakey Bridge, Bentham, near Clapham, Yorkshire, England. Multiview Date: 1910

Background imageClapham Collection: Stockwell Orphanage

Stockwell Orphanage
Stockwell orphanage, Clapham Road, London, founded by Charles Spurgeon, opened in 1869 off Stockwell Park Road, on a site which is now part of the Stockwell Park Estate

Background imageClapham Collection: Stockwell College Girls / St Elizabeths Home, Clapham

Stockwell College Girls / St Elizabeths Home, Clapham
Girls from Stockwell College present Christmas stockings to children from the St Elizabeths Receiving Home, Clapham. The home was established by the Waifs

Background imageClapham Collection: Boys Receiving Home, Stockwell

Boys Receiving Home, Stockwell
Boys, one sitting on a swing, and member of staff at the boys receiving home, 197 Clapham Road, Stockwell, London. The home, opened in 1914 by the Waifs and Strays Society

Background imageClapham Collection: St Winifreds Receiving Home, Clapham Park, Balham

St Winifreds Receiving Home, Clapham Park, Balham
St Winifreds Home, Thornton Road, Clapham Park, Balham - formerly the Clapham Home of Rest for Girls Out of Situation, and later the St Annes Home for Girls

Background imageClapham Collection: George Denison Faber, Vanity Fair, STUF

George Denison Faber, Vanity Fair, STUF
GEORGE DENISON FABER, 1st Baron Wittenham (1852-1931) Conservative Party politician. Member of Parliament MP for York from 1900-1910 and for Clapham 1910-1918. Caption: Ex Opera Date: 1852 - 1931

Background imageClapham Collection: Dress Designing Class

Dress Designing Class
A dress designing class for schoolgirls at the London County Council School, Clapham, London. Date: early 1930s

Background imageClapham Collection: LCC-LFB Clapham fire station, Old Town SW4

LCC-LFB Clapham fire station, Old Town SW4
Built by the London County Council, Clapham fire station was located in Old Town, Clapham. It opened in 1903 and was closed

Background imageClapham Collection: LCC-LFB Fire damage at Arding & Hobbs, SW London

LCC-LFB Fire damage at Arding & Hobbs, SW London
Firefighters working at the scene of a major fire at Arding & Hobbs Department Store, Clapham, in December 1909. Surprisingly, they have dispensed with their brass helmets

Background imageClapham Collection: LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turn-out

LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turn-out
One of a series of photos capturing Claphams three fire engines turning out from the fire station at night

Background imageClapham Collection: LCC-LFB Clapham fire station, Old Town, SW London

LCC-LFB Clapham fire station, Old Town, SW London
Located in Grafton Square, Old Town, Clapham fire station remained operational until 1963 when it was demolished to make way for the new Clapham fire station that stands on the site today

Background imageClapham Collection: LCC-LFB new diesel dual-purpose appliance

LCC-LFB new diesel dual-purpose appliance
An LCC-LFB new diesel dual-purpose appliance. All postwar appliances of the type shown provide enclosed accommodation for the crew



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