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Norwood Collection

Background imageNorwood Collection: Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station

Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station
The firefighters of the Croydon Fire Brigade serving at South Norwood station, South Norwood High Street, together with their horse drawn manual fire engine

Background imageNorwood Collection: The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes

The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " A wild-eyed

Background imageNorwood Collection: Childrens Exercise Drill at Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South

Childrens Exercise Drill at Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South
Staff take young children through an exercise drill at the Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South Norwood, run by the Reformatory and Rescue Union (later known as the Childrens Aid Society)

Background imageNorwood Collection: Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Background imageNorwood Collection: Upper Norwood / Anerley Hl

Upper Norwood / Anerley Hl
Upper Norwood: Anerley Hill

Background imageNorwood 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 imageNorwood Collection: LCC-LFB West Norwood fire station, SW London

LCC-LFB West Norwood fire station, SW London
Located in Norwood Road, West Norwood fire station was built in 1916

Background imageNorwood Collection: Queen of the Gipsies

Queen of the Gipsies
Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies at Norwood, in south London with two pet dogs - one is smaller than a tankard!!

Background imageNorwood Collection: Market Garden opposite Lambeth Schools, Norwood, London

Market Garden opposite Lambeth Schools, Norwood, London in 1907

Background imageNorwood Collection: Brockwell Park, Norwood, London, early 1900s

Brockwell Park, Norwood, London, early 1900s

Background imageNorwood Collection: Grangewood Park, South Norwood, London

Grangewood Park, South Norwood, London Date: 1907

Background imageNorwood Collection: Annual Festival at College for the Blind, Norwood

Annual Festival at College for the Blind, Norwood
The annual festival at the crystal palace of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind in Upper Norwood, London. Various games and exercises are depicted

Background imageNorwood Collection: NORWOOD CEMETERY

NORWOOD CEMETERY
A suburban burial place - Norwood Cemetery in south London

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of White Swan PH, Norwood, London

Photograph of White Swan PH, Norwood, 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 1934

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of White Hart Hotel, Upper Norwood, London

Photograph of White Hart Hotel, Upper Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Rosemary Branch PH, West Norwood, London

Photograph of Rosemary Branch PH, West Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Spa Hill Upper Norwood, London

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

Background imageNorwood Collection: Rising Sun PH, Anerley Road Upper Norwood, Greater London

Rising Sun PH, Anerley Road Upper Norwood, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Paxton Hotel, West Norwood, London

Photograph of Paxton Hotel, West Norwood, 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 imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Park Tavern, West Norwood, London

Photograph of Park Tavern, West Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Number 1 PH, West Norwood, London

Photograph of Number 1 PH, West Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Jolly Sailor PH, Norwood, London

Photograph of Jolly Sailor PH, Norwood, 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 1934

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Goathouse PH, Norwood, London

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

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Crown PH, Norwood, London

Photograph of Crown PH, Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Norwood (Old), London

Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Norwood (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Photo of Pub under construction

Background imageNorwood Collection: Cambridge Hotel, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London

Cambridge Hotel, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London
Cambridge Hotel (public house), Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, South London. circa 1908

Background imageNorwood Collection: Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station

Croydon Fire Brigade, South Norwood station
The firefighters of the Croydon Fire Brigade serving at South Norwood station, South Norwood High Street, together with their horse drawn manual fire engine. Date: 1870

Background imageNorwood Collection: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " A little, wizened man darted out." Date: 1903

Background imageNorwood Collection: GYPSY & DOGS GYPSY & DOGS

GYPSY & DOGS GYPSY & DOGS
Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies at Norwood, in south London with two pet dogs - one is smaller than a tankard!! Date: early 19th century

Background imageNorwood Collection: Blind Typists - Royal Normal College, Upper Norwood

Blind Typists - Royal Normal College, Upper Norwood
Blind Typists - Royal Normal College for the Blind, Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London. Taking down a telephone message in shorthand

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Norwood (Old), London

Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Norwood (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Photo of Pub under construction

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Bricklayers Arms, Norwood (New), London

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

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Beulah Spa PH, Upper Norwood, London

Photograph of Beulah Spa PH, Upper Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Photograph of Anerley Arms, Norwood, London

Photograph of Anerley Arms, Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageNorwood Collection: Queen of the Gipsies Margaret Finch

Queen of the Gipsies Margaret Finch
Margaret Finch- Queen of the Gipsies in Norwood, London : centenarian, pipe-smoker and dog-lover. Date: 19th century

Background imageNorwood Collection: Woman doing automatic writing in a garden

Woman doing automatic writing in a garden -- she is Mrs P Savile of South Norwood, London, who could receive psychic information from an entity called White Cloud

Background imageNorwood Collection: Jews Orphanage, West Norwood

Jews Orphanage, West Norwood
The Jews Orphanage (previously the Jews Orphan Asylum) on Knights Hill Road, West Norwood. A group of boys stand beside the approach to the home. Date: early 1900s

Background imageNorwood Collection: Norwood Grove House

Norwood Grove House, Streatham, London, was built in 1760 - 61 for John Ambler, a hop merchant. It was extended in the 1830s and opened to the public in 1926. Date: built 1760 - 1761

Background imageNorwood Collection: Lambeth Workhouse Schools, Norwood, South London

Lambeth Workhouse Schools, Norwood, South London
The parish of Lambeth operated a workhouse school on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. In 1885, the premises were extended with the erection of the New School buildings

Background imageNorwood Collection: Sherlock Holmes / Doyle

Sherlock Holmes / Doyle
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER. Holmes is given some evidence by a witness

Background imageNorwood Collection: Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum, West Norwood

Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum, West Norwood
Members of the Lads Brigade perform a rifle drill at West Norwood Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum. Date: circa 1902

Background imageNorwood Collection: Morning Parade at Barnardos Home, Norwood

Morning Parade at Barnardos Home, Norwood
Young boys at Barnardos Home, Norwood, salute the homes superintendent at the daily morning parade. Date: Early 1900s

Background imageNorwood Collection: Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South Norwood - Exercises

Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South Norwood - Exercises
Young children performing exercises with their nurse at the Cleevedon Toddlers Home, South Norwood. The home was run by the childrens Aid Society. Date: 1930s

Background imageNorwood Collection: Westmorland Society School, West Norwood, Surrey

Westmorland Society School, West Norwood, Surrey
The Westmorland Society School at West Norwood, Surrey, opened in 1854 to house and educate the children of children born in or near London, of Westmorland parents. Date: circa 1913

Background imageNorwood Collection: Godson & Dobsons Timber Year Fire, Croydon, Surrey

Godson & Dobsons Timber Year Fire, Croydon, Surrey
Godson & Dobsons Timber Year Fire, Croydon, near Norwood, Surrey, England. London and Crystal Palace Railway Date: 1905

Background imageNorwood Collection: Boys of Norwood Scout Troop band, South Africa

Boys of Norwood Scout Troop band, South Africa
Boys of Norwood Scout Troop band, Johannesburg, South Africa, with brass, woodwind and percussion instruments

Background imageNorwood Collection: Boys of Norwood Scout Troop, South Africa

Boys of Norwood Scout Troop, South Africa
Boys of Norwood Scout Troop, Johannesburg, South Africa, ambulance team, with a boy lying on a stretcher

Background imageNorwood Collection: J Butterworth, Norwood Scout Troop, South Africa

J Butterworth, Norwood Scout Troop, South Africa
J Butterworth, Scoutmaster, Norwood Scout Troop, Johannesburg, South Africa



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