Bishopsgate Street Collection

Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810
FLO5000640 Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices

Perfumery prepared for the Emperor of China by Alex Ross, London, 1816 (engraving)
5912677 Perfumery prepared for the Emperor of China by Alex Ross, London, 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Perfumery prepared for the Emperor of China by Alex Ross)

A curious pump in the yard of Leathersellers Hall, Bishopsgate Street, London
6340364 A curious pump in the yard of Leathersellers Hall, Bishopsgate Street, London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: A curious pump in the yard of Leathersellers Hall)

National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street within (litho)
6024898 National Provincial Bank of England, Bishopsgate Street within (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Provincial Bank of England)

Barings Bank, Bishopsgate Street within (litho)
6024894 Barings Bank, Bishopsgate Street within (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barings Bank, Bishopsgate Street within)

Exhibition and Sale at the Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate-Street within; for the Wesleyan Missionary Society
1625726 Exhibition and Sale at the Wesleyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate-Street within; for the Wesleyan Missionary Society (engraving) by English School

Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving)
984019 Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trunk Maker, J Shepherd)

The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London (colour litho)
976307 The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, London)

Station and Infirmary for the City Police, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving)
1098967 Station and Infirmary for the City Police, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Station and Infirmary for the City Police)

Elevations of part of the interior of Crosby Hall (engraving)
819567 Elevations of part of the interior of Crosby Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elevations of part of the interior of Crosby Hall)

Leathersellers Hall, Bishopsgate Street. Demolished 1799 (engraving)
560384 Leathersellers Hall, Bishopsgate Street. Demolished 1799 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leathersellers Hall, Bishopsgate Street)

The White Hart Tavern, Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
560382 The White Hart Tavern, Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Hart Tavern, Bishopsgate Street)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving)
1589853 Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate-Street)

Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer, in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street
6339796 Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer, in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monument of Thomas Bancroft)

Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street
6340487 Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street)

Vanishing London: Crosby Hall Chambers, Bishopsgate, shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving)
5216795 Vanishing London: Crosby Hall Chambers, Bishopsgate, shortly before demolition, 1891 (engraving) by English School

South African House, Bishopsgate Street, Head Offices of the Union Steamship Co, Limited (litho)
6024847 South African House, Bishopsgate Street, Head Offices of the Union Steamship Co, Limited (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: South African House)

Bishopsgate Street, City of London (b / w photo)
5987049 Bishopsgate Street, City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishopsgate Street, City of London)

Ceiling plan of Crosby Hall (engraving)
819585 Ceiling plan of Crosby Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceiling plan of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate Street, London)

Mr Rosss room, Bishopsgate Street (coloured engraving)
583128 Mr Rosss room, Bishopsgate Street (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Rosss room)

A Curious Pump (engraving)
603426 A Curious Pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious pump in the yard belonging to Leather sellers near Bishopsgate street supposed of)

The residence of Sir Paul Pindar (coloured engraving)
614352 The residence of Sir Paul Pindar (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The residence of Sir Paul Pindar, in the reign of James I)

View of the front of Sir Paul Pindars house (engraving)
614350 View of the front of Sir Paul Pindars house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration depicting Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
614347 Illustration depicting Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Bishopsgate Street showing people gathered in the Sir)

Plan of the fire in Bishopsgate Street, Cornhill and Leadenhall Street, London
584890 Plan of the fire in Bishopsgate Street, Cornhill and Leadenhall Street, London, which began on 7 November 1765 (engraving) by English School

London Workhouse, Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
560378 London Workhouse, Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Workhouse, Bishopsgate Street)

Bishopsgate Street, Short Stages (engraving)
2793423 Bishopsgate Street, Short Stages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishopsgate Street, Short Stages)

The Four Swans, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving)
1620998 The Four Swans, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Swans, Bishopsgate-Street)

Sketches of the City (engraving)
1603578 Sketches of the City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the City. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1892)

The City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
584041 The City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of London Tavern)

Ground plan and views of vaults of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
608174 Ground plan and views of vaults of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by Nash, Frederick (1782-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground plan and views of vaults of Crosby Hall)

Lord Mayors Day: The procession passing the Sir Paul Pindar (engraving)
607828 Lord Mayors Day: The procession passing the Sir Paul Pindar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Day)

Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate Street, 1877 (colour litho)
2793983 Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate Street, 1877 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Paul Pindars House, Bishopsgate Street, 1877)

Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving)
1594737 Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bits of Old London, Old Inns)

Bishopsgate Street, showing Crosby Hall on the Right (b / w photo)
3102230 Bishopsgate Street, showing Crosby Hall on the Right (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishopsgate Street, showing Crosby Hall on the Right)

St Botolph s, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving)
1586895 St Botolph s, Bishopsgate-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Botolph s, Bishopsgate-Street)

Advertisement for Bargains (engraving)
582328 Advertisement for Bargains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Bargains.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Bill for food and drink consumed at the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London, 1813 (litho)
3639794 Bill for food and drink consumed at the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London, 1813 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Bank of Scotland, Bishopsgate Street within (engraving)
2774136 Royal Bank of Scotland, Bishopsgate Street within (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Bank of Scotland, Bishopsgate Street within)

Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street, London (engraving)
582870 Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street, London (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate Street, London)

The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street (engraving)
582305 The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Hart)

The crypt of the Nunnery of St Helen in Bishopsgate Street, London (engraving)
604158 The crypt of the Nunnery of St Helen in Bishopsgate Street, London (engraving) by Capon, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

The National Provincial Bank of England (engraving)
604695 The National Provincial Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Provincial Bank of England)

Remains of the crypt part of the ancient priory of Black-Nuns, adjoining St Helens Church, Bishopsgate Street
6340359 Remains of the crypt part of the ancient priory of Black-Nuns, adjoining St Helens Church, Bishopsgate Street by Smith

Lord Mayors Day (engraving)
1049750 Lord Mayors Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Day. Illustration for The Graphic)

St Martin Outwich, Bishopsgate Street, from London and it
931526 St Martin Outwich, Bishopsgate Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Interior view of the home of Sir Paul Pindar (engraving)
614349 Interior view of the home of Sir Paul Pindar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bishopsgate Street: A Window into London's Rich History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Bishopsgate Street, a bustling thoroughfare that has witnessed centuries of change and growth. This enchanting street, captured through various engravings and lithographs, offers a glimpse into the diverse facets that once defined this historic corner of London. One such engraving transports us to 1816 when Alex Ross meticulously prepared a perfumery fit for an Emperor. The delicate scents wafting from his establishment surely delighted even the most discerning noses. Venturing further along Bishopsgate Street, we stumble upon Leathersellers Hall with its peculiar pump nestled within its yard. What stories could this curious contraption tell? Perhaps it quenched the thirsts of weary travelers or served as a gathering spot for lively conversations. The National Provincial Bank of England and Barings Bank stand proudly on Bishopsgate Street within their lithographic representations. These grand institutions symbolize financial prowess and stability, anchoring the street amidst ever-changing times. Artistic engravings reveal glimpses of social events held at Wesleyan Centenary Hall – an exhibition and sale benefiting the Wesleyan Missionary Society. Here, passions ignited as visitors perused remarkable works while contributing to noble causes. Journeying deeper into history, we encounter J Shepherd's trunk maker trade card – a testament to craftsmanship that catered to travelers' needs long before modern suitcases graced our airports. A riotous scene unfolds at The Cock Tavern – laughter echoing through its walls as patrons revel in merriment. This color lithograph captures moments frozen in time; tales shared over pints still linger within these hallowed halls. Bishopsgate-Street was not only home to commerce but also provided essential services like the City Police Station and Infirmary depicted in another evocative engraving.