London Collection (page 8)

Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882
The court of Phils buildings was found directly opposite St Mary Axe. A barrier was placed across steps leading up to the court, as there was an admission fee of one penny

Opening of the Birkenhead docks and parks 1847
Opening of the Birkenhead docks and parks. The park was designed by Joseph Paxton and opened on the 5th April 1847 as the first publicly funded civic park in Britain. Date: 1847

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 13. Roger Wethered
This famous amateur is seen here playing one of the most difficult shots of the game, recovering from heather. His short follow through and the lowness of his club during this shot are noticeable

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 14. Abe Mitchell
A giant of the game whose name crops up in conversation sooner or later wherever two or three golfers are gathered together

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 6. Major C. O. Hezlet
Major Hezlet won the Irish Amateur Golf Championship in 1926, and is famous for his very wide stance. He is seen here striding the course like a Colossus. Date: 1928

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 18. Thomas Philip Perk
Who recently won the Amateur Championship. He has the true golf swing, compact, powerful, rhythmic and spontaneous, and is undoubtedly the best young amateur golfer who has appeared since Wethered

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 11. George Gadd
The popular Roehampton professional has a peculiar habit of putting with his elbows well out. He also gives the putter one or two quick unpward jerks before striking the ball on the green. Date: 1928

Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 5 James Braid
Professional golfer James Braid (1870 - 1950). James Braid became a professional golfer in 1896, he won the first British Open in 1901

Edward, Prince of Wales from a sketch by John St. Helier Lan
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales from a study made by John St. Helier Lander for a full-length portrait published in the Illustrated London News at a later date

Baiting-Up, by A. K. MacDonald
A colour illustration of a lady applying lipstick in preparation to woo a gentleman. Date: 30th July 1924

Graphic Front Cover 1895 Our Imperial Visitor
A black and white illlustration from The Graphic, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859- 1941) in the uniform of the Prussian Garde du Corps, on horseback. Date: 17th August, 1895

The Sweetwood Family Returning From Church On Christmas Eve
A colour illustration of a family leaving church on Christmas Eve during a snow storm. Date: 26th November 1923

Advert for P. Steinmann and Co lace specialists 1930
Advertisement for bridal veils. Date: 1930

In Her Hours of Dainty Ease, by A. K. MacDonal 1931
A woman pulling a delicate dress over her head as she undresses. Date: 1931

Christmas Scandal by William Heath Robinson Christmas Scandal by William Heath Robinson

Coronation of George V - Anointing
George V, seated in King Edwards Chair, four knights of Garter, Earl Cadogan, the Earl of Rosebery, the Marquess of Crewe and the Earl of Mintoin their Garter cloaks

Marriage of Victoria and Albert
Queen Victoria marrying her cousin Prince Albert, son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, in the little Chapel Royal, St. Jamess, London. Date: 10 February 1840

Guards Barracks at Chelsea, London 1861
Exterior of the Guards Barracks at Chelsea, London, in 1861. Date: 1861

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

Temple Bar and the Royal Courts of Justice, London 1877
Engraving showing the street scene in the Strand with Temple Bar and the Royal Courts of Justice (then under construction), London, 1877. Date: 1877

Monster Cactus at Kew Gardens 1846
Monster cactus (echinocactus Visnager) in the collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Date: 1846

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens 1859
Great Palm House and lake at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey. In the foreground a large number of Victorian visitors may be seen enjoying the gardens in the summer. Date: 1859

Summer Afternoon in Kew Gardens 1870
Large number of Victorian visitors in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In the background of this image one can see the pagoda (centre) and the Great Palm House (right). Date: 1870

Medieval Tournament at Cremorne Gardens, London, 1863
Medieval tournament held at Cremorne Gardens in London, 1863. This mock battle, between knights on horseback, was staged before a large crowd of Victorian Londoners. Date: 1863

Distribution of Plants to Poor Londoners, Victoria Park
A series of scenes during a distribution of plants to Londons poor, held in Victoria Park, London, in the autumn of 1879. The images show (clockwise from top left)

The Repaving of the Strand, London 1851
Group of men working to re-pave the road surface in the Strand, London. This image shows the workers using their heavy rammers to level off the surface of granite blocks. Date: 1851

Construction of the Southern High Level Sewer, London 1861
Construction of the invert for the Southern High Level Sewer, London. Date: 1861

Penstock Chamber at Old Ford, London 1861
Interior of the Penstock Chamber in the sewers at Old Ford, London, 1861. Penstock chambers usually have large, moveable watertight doors and are used to control the flow of material in drains

Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865
Exterior of the Southern Outfall Works of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This pumping station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, as part of Londons drainage scheme. Date: 1865

Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works 1865
Visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to open the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. Number of visitors in the engine room of the works

Disaster at Troedyrhiw colliery, Wales 1877
Flooded mine at the Troedyrhiw colliery, showing the old Cymmer mine from where the water came. Date: 1877

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1849
Interior of the Billingsgate Fish Market, London, showing a large number of traders and porters with baskets of fish. Date: 1849

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1876
Exterior of the then new Billingsgate Fish Market in London, 1876. In the foreground of this image one can see a large number of boats and lighters on the River Thames. Date: 1876

Billingsgate Fish Market, London 1886
Interior of the Billingsgate Fish Market in London. Traders viewing fish and porters bringing crates of fish, on their heads, into the market. Date: 1886

Regatta on the Tiber, Rome 1882
View of a rowing regatta held on the River Tiber in Rome, Italy. Date: 1882

Road Works in Whitehall, London 1882
Originally entitled Horse Guards under Fire again, showing a group of workmen re-surfacing the road in Whitehall, London. In the foreground the men are preparing pitch or tar with their portable

Bishop Francis Jeune
Rev. Francis Jeune, D.D. (1806 - 1868), Bishop Designate of Peterborough. Date: 1864

Suburban Water-Carts, London, 1875
Two watercarts, delivering supplies in Londons suburbs in 1875. Several people bringing buckets out to the cart to purchase fresh water. Date: 1875

Early Morning at the Smithfield Meat Market, London 1870
A typical scene outside Smithfield Meat Market at two in the morning. A large number of horse-drawn carriages are shown, bringing meat to the market for sale. Date: 1870

Smithfield Poultry Market, London 1875
Exterior of the Smithfield Poultry Market in London. In the foreground, one can see a typically busy London street scene. Date: 1875

The Last Day of the Old Smithfield Market, London 1855
Last days trading at the Old Smithfield Market, London. Large number of cows, sheep and pigs in pens awaiting sale and slaughter. In the background, the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral is silhouetted

Covent Garden Market Women 1873
Group of the female workers of Covent Garden Market taking a rest, next to a pile of baskets and boxes, London. Beside them a small dog sits, looking tired. Date: 1873

Flower Market in Covent Garden, London 1848
Flower market held in Covent Garden, London. Number of Victorian ladies selecting potted plants from the wide range of wares displayed. Date: 1848

Blind Basket-Makers in London 1871
Group of blind men weaving baskets in a London workshop. Date: 1871

A Christmas parade by Alfred Crowquill
Father Christmas and other Christmas-themed characters parading through the snow. Date: 1844

King Cheer by James Godwin
King Cheer giving gifts of food and fruit to the poor. Date: 1864

Flower girl in London, 1872
Flower girl selling flowers or buttonholes to two Victorian gentlemen on the streets of London. Date: 1872

Early Morning in Covent Garden Market, London 1871
Early morning scene at Covent Garden Market, London, 1871. Market porters carrying baskets full of fruit, vegetables and flowers into the market at the beginning of the day. Date: 1871

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