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City Of Westminster London England Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Westminster: A Journey Through Time" Step into the vibrant streets of Westminster, London

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of the interior of the Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Unknown

View of the interior of the Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, 1745-1775

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of Somerset House and Saint Mary-le-Strand Church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Unknown

View of Somerset House and Saint Mary-le-Strand Church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Unknown
View of Somerset House and Saint Mary-le-Strand Church in London, 1745-1775

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Nelson Day: Scene in Trafalgar Square, London, 1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

Nelson Day: Scene in Trafalgar Square, London, 1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Nelson Day: Scene in Trafalgar Square, London, 1895, (c1900)....the Nelson column was decked with wreaths, in commemoration of the ninetieth anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar [1805]'

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The New Admiralty Buildings, St. James's Park, London, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The New Admiralty Buildings, St. James's Park, London, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The New Admiralty Buildings, St. James's Park, London, c1900. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peers-Front, New Palace of Westminster, 1856. Creator: J. & A.W

The Peers-Front, New Palace of Westminster, 1856. Creator: J. & A.W.. The Peers-Front, New Palace of Westminster, 1856
The Peers-Front, New Palace of Westminster, [London], 1856. This portion of the new Palace of Westminster is situated on the western side

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Great Clock-Dial of the New Houses of Parliament, illuminated, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Great Clock-Dial of the New Houses of Parliament, illuminated, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Great Clock-Dial of the New Houses of Parliament, [London], illuminated, 1856. The Great Clock, we understand, is ready for being placed in the tower; the upper portion of which we have engraved

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Division Lobby, House of Commons: Taking the Votes, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The Division Lobby, House of Commons: Taking the Votes, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Division Lobby, House of Commons: Taking the Votes, 1857....the recording of the votes of members of the House decides every question of policy

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Members of the House of Commons Taking the Oaths, 1857. From the mysterious recesses of the brass-clasped yellow boxes...are drawn...oblong pieces of cardboard exactly of the size

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of Saint James's Palace in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown

View of Saint James's Palace in London, 1753. Creator: Unknown
View of Saint James's Palace in London, 1753

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W

The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile venant de Charing Cross s'engage dans... 1919

Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile venant de Charing Cross s'engage dans... 1919. Creator: Unknown
Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile venant de Charing Cross s'engage dans l'allee du Mall apres avoir passe sous l'Arc de l'Amiraute, 1919

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile des 'Bluejackets' devant la tribune royale... 1919

Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile des "Bluejackets" devant la tribune royale... 1919
Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le defile des "Bluejackets" devant la tribune royale edifiee en avant du monument de la reine Victoria et du palais de Buckingham

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; les troupes americaines contournent l'Arc de Triomphe...1919

Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; les troupes americaines contournent l'Arc de Triomphe...1919. Creator: Unknown
Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; les troupes americaines contournent l'Arc de Triomphe de Constitution Hill, entre Green Park et le jardin du palais de Buckingham, 1919

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le 19 juillet 1919: l'amiral Beatty, au second plan... 1919

Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le 19 juillet 1919: l'amiral Beatty, au second plan... 1919
Les fetes de la victoire a Londres; le 19 juillet 1919: l'amiral Beatty, au second plan vers la gauche, suivi de son etat-major, precede le defile des marins; au premier plan, vus de dos

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks, 1857

Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Placing the Guards Crimean Colours in the Chapel of the Wellington Barracks, [London], 1857. A special guard was...formed on the parade...with the six colours

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain

Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain
Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Winter entertainment in London....it is in the parks where Jack Frost is to be seen in all his glory - there his admirers assemble in

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of The Mall in Saint James's Park in London, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown

View of The Mall in Saint James's Park in London, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of The Mall in Saint James's Park in London, 1700-1799

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of Somerset House and Saint Mary-le-Strand Church in London, 1722-after 1758

View of Somerset House and Saint Mary-le-Strand Church in London, 1722-after 1758

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: View of Regent Street, London, from Picadilly Circus, 1822. Creator: J. Bluck

View of Regent Street, London, from Picadilly Circus, 1822. Creator: J. Bluck
View of Regent Street, London, from Picadilly [sic] Circus, 1822. Hill & Co. tailor & military warehouse on the right

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Fundraising in London. The committee of ladies who during the last two years have been occupied in the praiseworthy task of

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Plan of the New Opening into St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Plan of the New Opening into St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Plan of the New Opening into St. James's-Park, 1856. Planning controversy in London. The facilities granted to hired carriages a few years since having been suddenly stopped in the autumn of last

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park

The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Ga Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens, [London], 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Queen Victoria is entertained by...his Excellency Musurus Bey, the Ambassador of the Ottoman Porte

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Commemoration: the Fireworks, sketched from the Mall, in St. James's Park, 1856

The Peace Commemoration: the Fireworks, sketched from the Mall, in St. James's Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration: the Fireworks, sketched from the Mall, in St. James's Park, 1856. Londoners celebrate the end of the Crimean War....the effect was something like that which would be

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illumination: Strand, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illumination: Strand, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illumination: Strand, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War - offices of the Illustrated London News on the left....the old gentlemen of England determined to make

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illumination - Right Hon. Lord Panmure's (Minister-at-War), Belgrave-Square, 1856

The Peace Illumination - Right Hon. Lord Panmure's (Minister-at-War), Belgrave-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illumination - Right Hon. Lord Panmure's (Minister-at-War), Belgrave-Square, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. In a fit of old-boyish excitement...the old gentlemen of England determined to

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - The National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - The National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - The National Gallery, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. It was necessary that the people should share, or appear to share

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, [London], 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Temple of Concord in the Green-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Temple of Concord in the Green-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Temple of Concord in the Green-Park, [London], 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Temple erected for the Display of Fireworks in the Green-Park

Temple erected for the Display of Fireworks in the Green-Park, to Celebrate the Peace of Aix-La-Chap Creator: Unknown
Temple erected for the Display of Fireworks in the Green-Park, [in London], to Celebrate the Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle, 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations -The Green Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations -The Green Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations -The Green Park, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. In a fit of old-boyish excitement...the old gentlemen of England determined to make the people

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - A Street Scene - drawn by George Thomas, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - A Street Scene - drawn by George Thomas, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - A Street Scene - drawn by George Thomas, 1856. Londoners celebrate the end of the Crimean War. It was necessary that the people should share, or appear to share

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - the General Post-Office, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - the General Post-Office, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - the General Post-Office, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. It was necessary that the people should share, or appear to share

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - Waterloo-Place, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - Waterloo-Place, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - Waterloo-Place, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. It was necessary that the people should share, or appear to share

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - the Horse Guards, Whitehall Front, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - the Horse Guards, Whitehall Front, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - the Horse Guards, Whitehall Front, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - the Admiralty, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - the Admiralty, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - the Admiralty, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. It was necessary that the people should share, or appear to share

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Peace Illuminations - the Ordnance Office, Pall-Mall, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Illuminations - the Ordnance Office, Pall-Mall, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illuminations - the Ordnance Office, Pall-Mall, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. In a fit of old-boyish excitement...the old gentlemen of England determined to

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Improved London Street Architecture: No. 184, Strand, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Improved London Street Architecture: No. 184, Strand, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Improved London Street Architecture: No. 184, Strand, 1856. The structure lately erected, from the designs of Mr. H. R. Abraham, occupies the site of...old Arundel House...The names W. H

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Elm-Tree blown down in Hyde-Park, May 7th, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans

Elm-Tree blown down in Hyde-Park, May 7th, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
Elm-Tree blown down in Hyde-Park, [London], May 7th, 1856. During the high wind of Wednesday afternoon...a venerable elm-tree fell a victim to its fury

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Crowds in London at an official ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Fireworks Building for the Peace Celebration, in Hyde-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Fireworks Building for the Peace Celebration, in Hyde-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fireworks Building for the Peace Celebration, in Hyde-Park, [London], 1856. Preparations for marking the end of the Crimean War

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Exterior of the New Ball-Room, Buckingham Palace, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Exterior of the New Ball-Room, Buckingham Palace, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of the New Ball-Room, Buckingham Palace, 1856. This is a handsome addition to the southern side of the main body of the Palace

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Le 'Combattant Inconnu' Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageCity Of Westminster London England Collection: The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Westminster: A Journey Through Time" Step into the vibrant streets of Westminster, London, England and be transported through centuries of history. From the iconic Gin Lane depicted by William Hogarth in 1751 to the bustling Millbank captured by William Parrott in 1840, this city has witnessed countless tales unfold. Immerse yourself in grandeur as you witness the crowning of Queen Victoria on June 28, 1838, beautifully portrayed in a captivating artwork from the 19th century. Feel the energy and excitement that filled St. James's Park during Elizabeth Line's NJA Benefit concert at Oxford Street in 2008, skillfully captured by Brian Foskett. Travel back even further to March 25, 1738 when Hogarth painted "Night, " part of his renowned series "The Four Times of Day. " Experience the atmosphere as Disraeli delivers his first speech in the House of Commons on December 7, 1837; an event immortalized for generations to come. Venture into St. James's Park once again but beware. In a scene frozen from1886 comes a chilling warning - "Danger. " An unknown artist masterfully captures this moment forever etched in time. Fast forward to May 2022 and witness Tottenham Ct Rd transformed with anticipation as Elizabeth Line arrives – a new era dawning upon this historic district. Marvel at Cicero delivering his powerful oration on March17, 1785 through James Sayers' artistry. Intrigue fills every corner as Henry Thomas Ryall paints Queen Victoria's coronation ceremony in all its regal splendor during1842. And amidst legal proceedings at Royal Courts of Justice stands Captain O'Shea cross-examined before The Parnell Commission - an enigmatic scene brought to life by unknown artists both in1888 and earlier times. Westminster is not just a place.