Benington Collection

Dark Figure
A photograph of a drawing, portraying a figure in a very dark space. Date: circa 1917

Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b / w photo)
3637707 Down and out: an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down and out)

Stevenage SG2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stevenage SG2 7

Boston PE22 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Boston PE22 0

In Devereux Court, Full of Eighteenth-Century Associations, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
In Devereux Court, Full of Eighteenth-Century Associations, c1935. Devereux Court in Westminster, central London, with signs advertising Claymore and Dewars whisky

South Door of the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
South Door of the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, c1935. St Mary Aldermanbury in the City of London was rebuilt in Portland stone by Christopher Wren after the previous church was destroyed in

A Pool of Quiet in Streaming Londons Central Roar, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
A Pool of Quiet in " Streaming Londons Central Roar", c1935. Churchyard of St Katherine Coleman in Aldgate Ward, City of London

A Glimpse of Lothbury at Noon on a Business Day, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
A Glimpse of Lothbury at Noon on a Business Day, c1935. Top-hatted bankers on Lothbury, a street in the City of London. The doorway is that of the National Bank of Australasia

At the Sign of the Old Bell in St. Brides Churchyard, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
At the Sign of the Old Bell in St. Brides Churchyard, c1935. Tavern in the City of London which dates from the 17th century

First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Interior of an ale house in the City of London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by St. John Adcock

Buildings Representative of New London in Moorgate Street, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
Buildings Representative of New London in Moorgate Street, c1935. View of Moorgate in the City of London, with the entrance to the underground station

At the Foot of the Mast on a Thames Barge, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
At the Foot of the Mast on a Thames Barge, c1935. On board a commercial sailing barge on the River Thames in London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Bloomsbury Cathedral : The Catholic Apostolic Church in Gordon Square, c1935
" Bloomsbury Cathedral" : The Catholic Apostolic Church in Gordon Square, c1935. View of the Church of Christ the King, Bloomsbury, in Gordon Square, central London

The Empty Churchyard of What Was All Hallows Staining, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
The Empty Churchyard of What Was All Hallows Staining, c1935. The church of All Hallows Staining in the City of London collapsed in 1671

The National Gallery from the Terrace Steps of Trafalgar Square, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
The National Gallery from the Terrace Steps of Trafalgar Square, c1935. The National Gallery in Westminster, central London, houses a collection of over 2

At One of the Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
At One of the Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market, c1935. People browsing the bookstalls in Clerkenwell, central London

A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Benington: Unveiling Dark Figures and Hidden Gems" Step into the mysterious world of Benington, where secrets lurk in every corner. From the captivating black and white photo capturing an hour snatched from care on Blackfriars Bridge to the intriguing maps of Stevenage SG2 7 and Boston PE22 0, this place holds a certain allure. Walter Benington's lens transports us back to Devereux Court, a time capsule filled with echoes of eighteenth-century associations. The South Door of the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury stands as a testament to history, while A Pool of Quiet amidst London's central roar offers solace in its bustling streets. In his c1935 collection, Walter Benington grants us glimpses into everyday life – Lothbury at noon on a business day reveals both chaos and order coexisting harmoniously. The Sign of the Old Bell in St. Brides Churchyard beckons with stories untold, while the First Floor Grill Room of the Cock overlooks Fleet Street like a silent observer. Moorgate Street showcases buildings representative of New London – modernity blending seamlessly with tradition. And at the foot of a Thames barge, we find ourselves immersed in maritime tales that have weathered countless tides. Benington is not just a name; it is an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Step off your beaten path and delve into its depths – you may discover hidden treasures or perhaps even catch sight of that elusive dark figure lurking within its shadows.