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Aldwych Collection (#2)

"Aldwych: A Historic Hub of London's Cultural and Legal Scene" Located in the heart of London, England, UK

Background imageAldwych Collection: Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London (colour litho)

Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London (colour litho)
6030045 Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London)

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych, London, Gaiety Theatre, Waldorf Hotel (b / w photo)

Aldwych, London, Gaiety Theatre, Waldorf Hotel (b / w photo)
6030042 Aldwych, London, Gaiety Theatre, Waldorf Hotel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldwych, London, Gaiety Theatre, Waldorf Hotel)

Background imageAldwych Collection: Central London - a view of Alwych, showing The Waldorf Hotel

Central London - a view of Alwych, showing The Waldorf Hotel, centre of the picture with its flag flying. Picture taken 17th December 1913

Background imageAldwych Collection: Gaiety Stage Door, 1879 / 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Gaiety Stage Door, 1879 / 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Gaiety Stage Door, 1879/1887

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Managers Window, Gaiety Theatre, 1896. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Managers Window, Gaiety Theatre, 1896. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Managers Window, Gaiety Theatre, 1896

Background imageAldwych Collection: ALWYCH / WALDORF HOTEL

ALWYCH / WALDORF HOTEL
Aldwych, with the Strand Theatre, the Waldorf Hotel and the Aldwych Theatre Date: circa 1907

Background imageAldwych Collection: Wych Street

Wych Street
Old houses in Wych Street. Wych Street was a street in London, roughly where Australia House now stands on Aldwych. It ran west from the church of St Clement Danes on the Strand to a point towards

Background imageAldwych Collection: Camden WC2B 4 Map

Camden WC2B 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Camden WC2B 4

Background imageAldwych Collection: Derby DE22 4 Map

Derby DE22 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derby DE22 4

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Aldwych, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Aldwych, London, c1910. The Strand, with the offices of The Morning Post on the left, the Strand Theatre, and the Gaiety Theatre, which opened in 1903, on the right. Postcard

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych and Gaiety Theatre, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode

Aldwych and Gaiety Theatre, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Aldwych and Gaiety Theatre, c1900s. The Gaity in London, (right), first opened as the Strand Musick Hall in 1864. It was damaged during World War Two and was demolished in 1956

Background imageAldwych Collection: Old Houses in Wych Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown

Old Houses in Wych Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses in Wych Street, (1881). Wych Street in London ran west from the church of St Clement Danes on the Strand towards the southern end of Drury Lane

Background imageAldwych Collection: Bird s-eye view of the surroundings of Bush House, London, 1924

Bird s-eye view of the surroundings of Bush House, London, 1924. Designed by American architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, Bush House was built in stages between 1919 and 1935

Background imageAldwych Collection: Centre Block of Bush House, London, from Aldwych, 1924

Centre Block of Bush House, London, from Aldwych, 1924. Designed by American architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, Bush House was built in stages between 1919 and 1935

Background imageAldwych Collection: Australian soldiers on a few days leave in London, 1940, (1940)

Australian soldiers on a few days leave in London, 1940, (1940). Australian soldiers on a few days leave in London, arriving at their temporary social headquarters at the Strand Theatre

Background imageAldwych Collection: The western entrance to the Aldwych Crescent, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

The western entrance to the Aldwych Crescent, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The western entrance to the Aldwych Crescent, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageAldwych Collection: A tram running beneath Kingsway, Aldwych and Somerset House, London, 1926-1927

A tram running beneath Kingsway, Aldwych and Somerset House, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageAldwych Collection: NFS (London Region) Aldwych V1 bombing attack, WW2

NFS (London Region) Aldwych V1 bombing attack, WW2
The aftermath of a V1 flying bomb attack on the Air Ministry in the Aldwych, that killed 48 people

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London, 1909

The Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych, London, 1909. View from Wellington Street towards the theatre and the Waldorf Hotel. Cars, horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians crowd the street

Background imageAldwych Collection: Webster & Waddington, theatre ticket agents, London

Webster & Waddington, theatre ticket agents, London
Webster & Waddington Ltd, theatre, opera and concert ticket agents, Regent Street, London, with posters advertising concerts and productions. Date: 1906

Background imageAldwych Collection: A Cuckoo in the Nest by Ben Travers

A Cuckoo in the Nest by Ben Travers (12 November 1886 18 December 1980). First produced at the Court Theatre in Liverpool, and at the Aldwych Theatre on 22nd July 1925

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Gaitety Theatre, Aldwych, Strand, London

The Gaitety Theatre, Aldwych, Strand, London - The show running at the time of this image was Our Miss Gibbs. Now the site of the ME London Hotel, designed by Foster & Partners. Date: 1909

Background imageAldwych Collection: Steel Frame of Building

Steel Frame of Building
The steel frame used in the construction of the Morning Post offices in the Strand, London; later a sixth floor was added

Background imageAldwych Collection: Thark by Ben Travers

Thark by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Thark by Ben Travers. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, 27th June and Aldwych Theatre, 4th July 1927

Background imageAldwych Collection: Tatler cover - Maud Cressall as the Fairy Queen

Tatler cover - Maud Cressall as the Fairy Queen
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of actress Maud Cressall (1886-1962) in the role of the Fairy Queen for the play

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Golden Land of Fairy Tales

The Golden Land of Fairy Tales
Promotional postcard for The Golden Land of Fairy Tales translated and adapted by A. H. Quaritich & Maurice Raye; music Heinrich Berte

Background imageAldwych Collection: Gaiety Theatre, London

Gaiety Theatre, London
Promotional postcard of the The Gaiety Theatre in London, located on Aldwych at the eastern end of the Strand. The theatre was first established as the Strand Music Hall in 1864 on the former site of

Background imageAldwych Collection: Plunder by Ben Travers

Plunder by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Plunder by Ben Travers. First produced at Kings Theatre, Southsea, 18th June and Aldwych Theatre, 26th June 1928

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych Constructed - London

Aldwych Constructed - London Date: 1906

Background imageAldwych Collection: Article on opening of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, 1917

Article on opening of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, 1917
Article in The Graphic, written by Margaret Chute, reporting on the opening of the Eagle YMCA Hut in Aldwych, London, which opened 3rd September 1917

Background imageAldwych Collection: Christmas Day at the Aldwych YMCA Rest Hut, WW1

Christmas Day at the Aldwych YMCA Rest Hut, WW1
Soldiers and sailors enjoying some lively entertainment at the busy Aldwych Rest Hut, Christmas 1916. Gifts of pipes, tobacco

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Eagle hut disturbance, 1919

The Eagle hut disturbance, 1919
Soldiers, sailors and civilians retiring from Bow Street police station following a riot where a crowd of around 1000 had protested at the arrest of two American soldiers

Background imageAldwych Collection: Eagle Hut YMCA in London, WW1

Eagle Hut YMCA in London, WW1
A general view of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London. The YMCA supplied British servicemen away from home in the UK and overseas with a place to eat, drink, relax, and write letters home

Background imageAldwych Collection: A night view of Inveresk House, home of the Great Eight

A night view of Inveresk House, home of the Great Eight
The home of the Illustrated Weeklies - a night view of Inveresk House in the Strand on the corner of Aldwych and facing towards Wellington Street, London

Background imageAldwych Collection: Diagrammatic view of home of Great Eight

Diagrammatic view of home of Great Eight
Interior wonders of Inveresk House in the Strand, London, the new home of the Great Eight, containing the offices of the Illustrated London News, Sketch, Sphere, Tatler, Graphic, Bystander

Background imageAldwych Collection: Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London

Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London, by King Edward VII, on 18 October 1905, with an archway provided by the London Fire Brigade

Background imageAldwych Collection: Flagging his home town at the Eagle Hut, WW1

Flagging his home town at the Eagle Hut, WW1
An American sailor sticks a flag into a huge map adorning the wall of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London, in order so he may meet other American soldiers and sailors from the same area

Background imageAldwych Collection: The Eagle hut in Aldwych, WW1

The Eagle hut in Aldwych, WW1
Exterior and interior views of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London. The YMCA supplied British servicemen away from home in the UK and overseas with a place to eat, drink, relax, and write letters home

Background imageAldwych Collection: King George V visits the Eagle Hut, WW1

King George V visits the Eagle Hut, WW1
King George V and Queen Mary inspect a guard of honour of American soldiers at the Eagle Hut in Aldwych in July 1918 in honour of Independence Day

Background imageAldwych Collection: Belgian soldiers wait for railway passes, WW1

Belgian soldiers wait for railway passes, WW1
Belgian Army troops, on leave in London, wait at Aldwych for railway passes to visit their refugee families. As many men who were granted leave from the front had relatives in England

Background imageAldwych Collection: At the Eagle Hut by Helen McKie

At the Eagle Hut by Helen McKie
Sketches of members of the American Army and Navy enjoying the comforts of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London. The YMCA supplied British servicemen away from home in the UK

Background imageAldwych Collection: London bus during the General Strike

London bus during the General Strike, Route 1, destined for Kensington Church, the Aldwych and Notting Hill Gate. Alongside the driver, on the outside of the vehicle

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych, London Back of canvas and back of stretcher stamped Bevan Signed

Aldwych, London Back of canvas and back of stretcher stamped Bevan Signed
Aldwych, London Back of canvas and back of stretcher stamped " Bevan" Signed, lower right: " Robert Bevan", Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych Construction

Aldwych Construction
1904: The construction site at the Aldwych and Kingsway junction in central London before the building of the new roads. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageAldwych Collection: A coloured aerial view of Aldwych London

A coloured aerial view of Aldwych London
A coloured aerial view of Aldwych, London. A Simmonds view

Background imageAldwych Collection: Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London

Opening of Kingsway and Aldwych, London, by King Edward VII, on 18 October 1905, with an archway provided by the London Fire Brigade

Background imageAldwych Collection: Aldwych Theatre, on Aldwych, London

Aldwych Theatre, on Aldwych, London
Aldwych Theatre, on Aldwych in Londons West End. Noel Cowards play Peace In Our Time is playing. Date: 1947

Background imageAldwych Collection: Stoll Theatre on Portugal Street, near Aldwych, London

Stoll Theatre on Portugal Street, near Aldwych, London
The Stoll Theatre on Portugal Street, near Aldwych, London, showing Stars on Ice. It was built in 1911 in the Beaux-Arts style and opened as the London Opera House




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"Aldwych: A Historic Hub of London's Cultural and Legal Scene" Located in the heart of London, England, UK, a neighborhood that boasts a rich history and vibrant atmosphere. One of its notable landmarks is Bush House, which stands tall as a symbol of British broadcasting heritage. Adjacent to it lies the iconic Aldwych Tube Station, serving as a gateway for commuters and tourists alike and has been associated with prestigious institutions such as Tattersall's - an esteemed member-only club known for its equestrian connections. The Waldorf Hotel adds to the area's grandeur, offering luxurious accommodations since its establishment in London. For those seeking insight into the legal realm, Aldwych provides access to one of London's best-kept secrets: The Temple and Courts of Justice. This hidden enclave offers an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of law rarely seen by ordinary citizens. Stepping back in time reveals fascinating snapshots from Aldwych's past. In 1926, Bush House became a prominent feature on the city skyline while Winifred Shotter graced Alwych/Gaiety Theatre with her captivating performances. An aerial view showcases late Victorian architecture that once dominated this thriving district. Today, Aldwych remains an enchanting destination where history intertwines seamlessly with modernity. Its bustling streets are filled with diverse cultures and experiences waiting to be discovered by visitors from all walks of life. So whether you're exploring the vibrant theater scene at The Aldwych or immersing yourself in panoramic views from above this dynamic locale – there is no shortage of excitement awaiting you in charming Aldwych.