Adcock Collection (#8)

Escapologist entertaining theatre-goers in the pit queue, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

Kerb-side toy-seller, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. A nodding-doll hawker. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Kerb-side gramophone-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Kerb-side concertina-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Doves Inn, Chiswick, London, 1926-1927. Riverside pub near the Thames. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

The Ring, boxing venue near Blackfriars Road, London, 1926-1927. The Ring began life as the Surrey Chapel (closed 1881), and from 1910 was a boxing arena

The Great Hall, The Old Bailey, London, 1926-1927. Police in Londons criminal law courts. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

The White Lodge in Richmond Park, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
The White Lodge in Richmond Park, London, 1926-1927. A Palladian villa commissioned by George II. It later became the Royal Ballet School

Newgate Prison, London, late 19th-early 20th century (1926-1927). The notorious prison was demolished in 1902. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Birch Birch and Co, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Birch Birch & Co, London, 1926-1927. Restaurant or cafe where soup and jelly was available. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Embankment Gardens, Charing Cross, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, London, 1926-1927. The old Middlesex village of Strand-on-the-Green seen from the opposite bank of the River Thames

The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Arnold
The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, London, 1926-1927. The Wallace Collection in Manchester Square houses fine and decorative arts including paintings, furniture, armour and porcelain

Flower girl, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Charwoman, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Charwoman, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Flower sellers, Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Flower seller, Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Three graveyard watch houses, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Three graveyard watch houses, London, 1926-1927. Graveyard watch houses at Thames Street and Giltspur Street, (above), and at Rotherhithe (below)

Polar bear on the Mappin Terrace at London Zoo, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Polar bear on the Mappin Terrace at London Zoo, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Elephant rides at London Zoo, 1926-1927. In the foreground is a llama-cart. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Ivory shipment, Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Street hawkers selling football favours in Walham Green, London, 1926-1927. Rosettes and programmes on sale near Stamford Bridge, the ground of Chelsea Footbal Club

Merchant ships in the Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Street hawker selling football favours in Kings Cross, London, 1911 (1926-1927). Fans from Newcastle or Bradford on their way to the Cup Final

The first Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London, 1923, (1926-1927). Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Italian ice cream or hoky seller, London, early 1900s, (1926-1927). Artist: Taylor
Italian ice cream or hoky seller, London, early 1900s, (1926-1927). Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Women choosing bunches of mistletoe, Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas is a British tradition

Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

A bootblack, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A bootblack, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Poultry merchants, Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Langfier Photo
Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Cats meat man, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Cats meat man, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Old Compton Street, Soho, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Children feeding the sparrows in Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

Boys playing cricket in Parliament Hill Fields, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

Young children playing in the street, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Girl skipping, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Young children in Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Policeman helping schoolchildren across the road, East End, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

The Peter Pan statue, Kensington Gardens, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Arnold
The Peter Pan statue, Kensington Gardens, London, 1926-1927. George Framptons statue of the boy who never grew up from JM Barries novel

Choirboys of St Clement Danes beating the boundary-marks on the Thames, London, 1926-1927. Boys in mortarboards take part in the old custom of beating the parish bounds

St Johns Gate on a Sunday, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
St Johns Gate on a Sunday, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. The gate was built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John

Chapel Royal choirboys in procession, Clerkenwell, London, 1926-1927. Procession going to a commemorative service of the order in the Grand Priory Church

Twenty-eight-inch reflecting telescope, Greenwich Observatory, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

An anti-war meeting, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Mansion House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Ellis
Mansion House, London, 1926-1927. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. It was built in Palladian style between 1739

The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. The Stock Exchange and Bank of England. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

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"Adcock: A Journey Through London's Past" Step back in time and explore the rich history of London through the lens of Adcock. From the grandeur of Marylebone Town Hall, one of the most eminent new buildings in 1935, to the charm of an old pub on the River Thames in 1926-1927, Adcock captures moments frozen in time. On a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935, a book lover finds solace amidst the rain-soaked streets. The Grenadier in Wilton Mews stands as a testament to bygone days when coachmen would gather for their drinks. Barrels of molasses at West India Docks tell tales of trade and commerce that once thrived along these shores. Capturing breathtaking views from above, Adcock presents us with a mesmerizing view of London from 1926-1927. The Mitre tavern invites us into its cozy embrace while a greengrocer on Commercial Road reminds us of simpler times. The Elephant and Castle looms large as a symbol of bustling city life during this era. In Bishops Park, Fulham, we discover children playing joyfully in a sand pit - innocence preserved forever through Adcock's lens. But it is not just scenes from everyday life that captivate our attention; religious imagery also takes center stage. "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" asks GH Adcock's haunting creation from the 1830s - inviting contemplation and reflection upon deeper spiritual matters. Finally, night rain transforms pavements into pools reflecting shimmering lights - Calkin's masterpiece transports us to c1935 where beauty can be found even amidst gloomy weather. Join us on this journey through time as we uncover hidden stories within each photograph captured by Adcock. Experience London like never before and let your imagination wander through its vibrant past.