Marylebone Gallery

WW1 - Lords Cricket Ground used as a Goose Farm, 1915

Photograph showing the pitch of the Marylebone Cricket Ground (Lord's), during the ground's use as a farm for rearing geese in World War I. With only five geese visible on the cricket square, it seems likely that the majority of the fowl were kept at the Nursery end of the ground (pictured in background). The caption reads: The Close of the Innings: "Fielders returning to the pavilion. (see also: 10218978). Date: 1915

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Women as electricians WWI

Women in London electric station. During World War One there seemed to be no limit to the number of civilian occupations that women showed themselves cabable of replacing men, even in those requiring highly technical knowledge. Here women running the St Marylebone Borough Electric Sub-station. Upper photograph: Operating the main switchboard and testing the current with a volt-meter. Lower photograph: Working on the meter-board for battery-charging. Date: 1917

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Marylebone, London

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Marylebone, 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 1929 . 1961 for the Perseverance, Marylebone, London NW1 6UG. As of July 2018 . In Aug 2015 work started to convert the upper floors into flats and in April 2016 the pub re.opened operated by small pubco . Winnicott who now run 9 pubs across the country. As of Jun 2017 pub looks not to be in use. Date: 1935

© The National Brewery Heritage Trust / Mary Evans