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Islington Collection (page 3)

Background imageIslington Collection: Fisher House, Islington, London. Date: 1845

Fisher House, Islington, London. Date: 1845

Background imageIslington Collection: Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing

Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing and the Flowerpot Man. Man spreading water on the streets in front of a butchers shop 76

Background imageIslington Collection: Ada Blanche in The Telephone Girl

Ada Blanche in The Telephone Girl at the Grand Theatre, Islington in 1896. Date: 1896

Background imageIslington Collection: Polish nationals praying for Poland in church, Sept 1939

Polish nationals praying for Poland in church, Sept 1939
Polish nationals, including army officers, embassy staff, the ambassador and the Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Hinsley, praying for their country in a Polish Catholic church in Islington

Background imageIslington Collection: Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution

Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution
An aerial view of Hillside Institution on St Johns Road, Islington, run by the London County Council. Designed by R.H. Burden, The building was opened in 1870 as the Islington workhouse

Background imageIslington Collection: Poster, Collins Music Hall, Islington Green, London

Poster, Collins Music Hall, Islington Green, London

Background imageIslington Collection: Bells of Islington Galop, by C H R Marriott

Bells of Islington Galop, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for Bells of Islington Galop composed by C. H. R. Marriott in 1861. The scene shows the good people of Islington walking together

Background imageIslington Collection: Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen

Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was a businessman and Conservative politician. From 1887 to 1900 he was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor

Background imageIslington Collection: Turnpike at Islington

Turnpike at Islington
North entrance into London, Islington, Black Young & Young Tavistock Street

Background imageIslington Collection: Busy day at Caledonian Market, Islington, north London

Busy day at Caledonian Market, Islington, north London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageIslington Collection: Cartoon, Harry White of the Original White Mistrels

Cartoon, Harry White of the Original White Mistrels
Cartoon, Harry White, of Harry Whites Original White Mistrels, seen here as The Wicked Squire in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand Theatre, Islington, London. 1884

Background imageIslington Collection: Automobile exhibition 1903

Automobile exhibition 1903
General view of the motor show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington in London, organised by the Automobile Club. circa 1903

Background imageIslington Collection: Horse-bus with Pictorial Post Cards advert 1900s

Horse-bus with Pictorial Post Cards advert 1900s
A horse-bus of the London General Omnibus Company Limited, with a advert for Pictorial Post Cards J. J Samuels on the side, also showing the bus route. Date: Early 20th Century

Background imageIslington Collection: Preparing for a trade show

Preparing for a trade show at the Royal Agricultural Hall (today the Business Design Centre) in Islington, London. Date: 1900

Background imageIslington Collection: Exodus from Whitecross Street debtors prison 1870

Exodus from Whitecross Street debtors prison 1870
Whitecross Street Prison was a debtors prison in Islington, London, capable of holding up to 500 prisoners. At five minute pass twelve on New Years Eve a new act was passed

Background imageIslington Collection: Merchant Taylors School

Merchant Taylors School - British independent day school for boys. Buildings at Charterhouse Square, Islington, London. The School moved out of London to Sandy Lodge, Three Rivers

Background imageIslington Collection: New Workhouse, Upper Holloway, London 1870

New Workhouse, Upper Holloway, London 1870
Exterior of the intended building for erection of a workhouse, at Upper Holloway, for the parish of St. Mary, Islington, containing about seven acres and tree quarters of land. Date: 1870

Background imageIslington Collection: Peabody Square, Islington 1867

Peabody Square, Islington 1867
Dwellings for the working-classes, Peabody Square, Shadwell, London. Healthy and comfortable housing for working-class families

Background imageIslington Collection: PLAYROOM FOR THE POOR

PLAYROOM FOR THE POOR
An early example of a Boys Club - a playroom for the poor in Islington, north London, with gymnasium and skittle alley. Date: 1887

Background imageIslington Collection: LONDON FLOWER GIRLS

LONDON FLOWER GIRLS
Flower sellers at The Angel, Islington (North London) Date: circa 1905

Background imageIslington Collection: 6 DAY RACE AT ISLINGTON

6 DAY RACE AT ISLINGTON
The six day walking race between Weston and OLeary at the Agricultural Hall, Islington Date: 1877

Background imageIslington Collection: FINISH OF ISLINGTON WALK

FINISH OF ISLINGTON WALK
The finish of the six-day walking race held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington Date: 1878

Background imageIslington Collection: Old Queens Head Tavern Islington

Old Queens Head Tavern Islington
Engaving depicting the old Queens Head Tavern, Islington. It was situated at the corner of Queens Head Lane, but was demolished in 1829

Background imageIslington Collection: Mind the Step, Empire Theatre, Islington, North London

Mind the Step, Empire Theatre, Islington, North London, a Frank Rubens production. 1910s

Background imageIslington Collection: I ve Seen The Arem, burlesque, Empire Theatre, Islington

I ve Seen The Arem, burlesque, Empire Theatre, Islington
I ve Seen The Arem, a musical farce burlesque, at the Empire Theatre, Islington, North London. circa 1915

Background imageIslington Collection: Duke of York at Smithfield Club Fat Stock Show

Duke of York at Smithfield Club Fat Stock Show held at the Agricultural Hall Islington in December 1927. His Father (King George V) and his brother (Edward)

Background imageIslington Collection: Photograph of Albion PH, Islington, London

Photograph of Albion PH, Islington, 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 imageIslington Collection: Loyal Islington Volunteer Cavalry

Loyal Islington Volunteer Cavalry.Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c).From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageIslington Collection: Envelope with sealing wax and one penny stamp, 1848

Envelope with sealing wax and one penny stamp, 1848
Envelope with sealing wax from Woodbridge, Suffolk, date stamped 2 June 1848, addressed to J W Candler, 23 Liverpool Terrace, Liverpool Road, Islington, North London

Background imageIslington Collection: Islington Workhouse, North London

Islington Workhouse, North London
Aerial view of the Islington parish workhouse, opened in 1870 on St Johns Road in Islington, North London. Designed by RH Burden, it could house more than 1000 inmates

Background imageIslington Collection: Islington / Slum / 1875

Islington / Slum / 1875
A workmans home : Rose & Crown Court, Islington, London

Background imageIslington Collection: Photograph of Bedford Tavern, Islington, London

Photograph of Bedford Tavern, Islington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageIslington Collection: Photograph of Baxter Arms, Islington, London

Photograph of Baxter Arms, Islington, 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 imageIslington Collection: Photograph of Adelaide PH, Islington (New), London

Photograph of Adelaide PH, Islington (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageIslington Collection: Photograph of Adelaide PH, Islington (Old), London

Photograph of Adelaide PH, Islington (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageIslington Collection: Darby Foster and Mae Marsh in Paddy the Next Best Thing (192

Darby Foster and Mae Marsh in Paddy the Next Best Thing (1923) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1923

Background imageIslington Collection: Mae Marsh and Eva Moore In The Flames of Passion (1922)

Mae Marsh and Eva Moore In The Flames of Passion (1922)
Mae Marsh and Eva Moore In a scene from The Flames of Passion (1922) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1923

Background imageIslington Collection: Palestinian Arabic Scribe in London

Palestinian Arabic Scribe in London
Palestinian Arabic Scribe at the Palestine in London Exhibition held at the Royal Agricultural Hall (now the Business Design Centre) in Islington, London - June, 1907

Background imageIslington Collection: Angel, Islington

Angel, Islington - buildings, shops, open deck tram- large poster on wall. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageIslington Collection: Crufts Dog Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, London

Crufts Dog Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, London
Crufts Dog Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London - February, 1938. Date: 1938

Background imageIslington Collection: Islington Technical Home - Carpenters Shop

Islington Technical Home - Carpenters Shop
Boys at work in the carpentry workshop at the Islington Technical Home. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1907

Background imageIslington Collection: Ivor Novello in The Constant Nymph (1928)

Ivor Novello in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Background imageIslington Collection: Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in Downhill 1927)

Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in Downhill 1927)
Ivor Novello and Isobel Jeans in Downhill 1927) directed by Alfred Hitchcock Date: 1929

Background imageIslington Collection: Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in The Triumph of the Rat (192

Ivor Novello and Isabel Jeans in The Triumph of the Rat (1926) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1926

Background imageIslington Collection: Blitz in London -- Britannia Row, Islington, WW2

Blitz in London -- Britannia Row, Islington, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the premises of Hill & Co, Britannia Row, Islington, damaged by bombing on 22 March 1944. General view at the rear of the building. Date: 1944

Background imageIslington Collection: Advertisement, Furniture and Fine Art Depositories

Advertisement, Furniture and Fine Art Depositories
Advertisement for a sale of furniture and other items at the Furniture and Fine Art Depositories Ltd, 48-50 Park Street, Upper Street, Islington, London

Background imageIslington Collection: LCC-LFB Islington fire station stables -- Kruger

LCC-LFB Islington fire station stables -- Kruger
Islington fire station stables, Upper Street, showing a white horse named Kruger. The station opened in 1899. Horses would remain in use in the London Fire Brigade until 1921

Background imageIslington Collection: LFDCA-LFB Islington fire station, Upper Street

LFDCA-LFB Islington fire station, Upper Street
Islington fire station, 178 Upper Street, Islington N1



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