Clapham Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

London - Clapham Junction - The Shakespeare Theatre Date: 1905

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toys made for local children on display, sub-station 80V
Toys and play park amusements made by firefighters on display at the fire sub-station in Aristotle Road, Clapham SW4, before being given to local children in need

Fire station wet canteen (bar), WW2
The AFS bar built in the fire sub-station (80V) at Clapham Central School, Aristotle Road, Clapham, London SW4

Guardsmen protecting station during railway strike
Armed guardsmen in bearskins protecting a platform and railway lines during the railway strike. The location is believed to be Clapham Junction, London. 1911

Training Tram Drivers
A tram driver receiving instruction in the handling of (dummy) controls at the Clapham Depot of the London County Council School for Tram Drivers. Date: 1930s

Wandsworth & Clapham Dispensary and Relief Station
Architects drawing of the Wandsworth & Clapham Unions new relief offices on Latchmere Road, Battersea. The building, erected in 1886, was designed by T.W. Aldwinckle. Date: 1886

Wandsworth Union Old Peoples Cottages, 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: 1902

Wandsworth Workhouse Chapel
Architects drawing of the interior of the chapel at the Wandsworth & Clapham Unions new workhouse on Garratt Lane, Wandsworth. The building, erected in 1886, was designed by T.W. Aldwinckle

Childrens Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary
A childrens ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The children sleep in metal-framed cots

Horse-drawn omnibus, London, 1945
Horse-drawn omnibus. Taken outside the Westminster Bank in the City. This is the Camberwell and Clapham service operated by The Star Omnibus Company

Empire Day in Wandsworth, London
Empire Day celebrations in Wandsworth, south west London. Empire Day was celebrated between 1904 and 1958 to commemorate Queen Victorias birthday

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