Coventry Street Collection

Leicester LE3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leicester LE3 5

Brighton and Hove BN1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brighton and Hove BN1 5

London Pavilion, Piccadilly, c. 1906 (b/w photo)
XJF391520 London Pavilion, Piccadilly, c.1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Piccadilly Circus, c. 1906 (b/w photo)
XJF391518 Piccadilly Circus, c.1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: shows the entrance to the newly open underground station;)

The new quarters of the Lyric Club, Coventry Street, W. The Theatre, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new quarters of the Lyric Club, Coventry Street, W. The Theatre, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Trade card for Eddelss Hosiery, Glove and Flannel Warehouse, London (engraving)
3656220 Trade card for Eddelss Hosiery, Glove and Flannel Warehouse, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Eddelss Hosiery)

Piccadilly Circus, from Coventry Street (engraving)
3636717 Piccadilly Circus, from Coventry Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, from Coventry Street)

Coventry Street in 1904, looking west; A present-day view of Coventry Street, looking west (b / w photo)
5990618 Coventry Street in 1904, looking west; A present-day view of Coventry Street, looking west (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Princes Theatre, Coventry-Street (engraving)
1622364 The Princes Theatre, Coventry-Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Theatre, Coventry-Street)

Horne Brothers, Coventry Street, London (photo)
583157 Horne Brothers, Coventry Street, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horne Brothers, Coventry Street)

Shop front for Messrs Turner and Clark, Mercers and Drapers, Coventry Street, London (engraving)
583718 Shop front for Messrs Turner and Clark, Mercers and Drapers, Coventry Street, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demolition of Arundel Place, Coventry Street; The Haymarket, looking north
5990619 Demolition of Arundel Place, Coventry Street; The Haymarket, looking north, showing the Capitol Cinema and Haymarket Hotel (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The London Pavilion, Piccadilly (b / w photo)
XJF391521 The London Pavilion, Piccadilly (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

London Improvements (engraving)
1101488 London Improvements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Improvements)

The "Prince s, "Mr Edgar Bruces New Theatre in Coventry Street (engraving)
1061422 The " Prince s, " Mr Edgar Bruces New Theatre in Coventry Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Prince s)

Fanum House, the new Headquarters of the Automobile Association; Coventry Street, looking east
5990623 Fanum House, the new Headquarters of the Automobile Association; Coventry Street, looking east, from Piccadilly Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, from London and it
931502 Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Wolverhampton WV1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wolverhampton WV1 2

Westminster W1D 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster W1D 6

Chorley PR7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chorley PR7 2

Calderdale HX2 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Calderdale HX2 0

Wyre Forest DY10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY10 1

Dudley DY8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dudley DY8 1

Stratford-on-Avon CV47 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stratford-on-Avon CV47 1

Nuneaton & Bedworth CV11 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Nuneaton & Bedworth CV11 4

Coventry CV2 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Coventry CV2 4

Birmingham B5 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Birmingham B5 5

Bradford BD4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD4 7

Church of St Bartholomew, Coventry Street, Bethnal Green, London, c1850

Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, Westminster, London, 19th century

Piccadilly Circus, London, 1890s C016 / 4496
Piccadilly Circus. 19th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of horse-drawn carriages and buses in the road junction of Piccadilly Circus, London, England, in the 1890s

2604323; out of copyright

Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving)
XJF1121345 Piccadilly, from Coventry Street, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

PICCADILLY CIRCUS, FROM COVENTRY STREET. London, UK, 19th century

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Coventry Street: A Timeless London Gem Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of Coventry Street, a bustling thoroughfare that has witnessed the transformation of London over the years. This iconic street, located near Piccadilly Circus, holds within its cobblestone paths a tapestry of memories and stories. In 1906, black and white photographs captured the essence of Coventry Street's vibrant surroundings. The London Pavilion stood tall as a beacon of entertainment, drawing crowds with its enchanting performances. Nearby, Piccadilly Circus exuded an electric energy that still resonates today. As we explore further into this captivating street's past, we stumble upon maps showcasing Leicester LE3 5 and Brighton and Hove BN1 5 – reminders that Coventry Street was not just a local hub but also connected to other thriving cities. The Lyric Club found its new home on Coventry Street in 1888 – an architectural marvel whose creator remains unknown but left behind a legacy cherished by theater enthusiasts. Trade cards for Eddelss Hosiery, Glove and Flannel Warehouse transport us to an era when shopping was an art form unto itself. Engravings depict panoramic views from Piccadilly Circus towards Coventry Street; they capture moments frozen in time when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets. Comparing these images to present-day photographs reveals how much has changed while simultaneously preserving the spirit of this historic locale. The Princes Theatre stands proudly at one end – another testament to its cultural significance throughout the ages. Horne Brothers' store front beckons shoppers with promises of fashionable finds while Messrs Turner and Clark's Mercers and Drapers showcase their wares through intricate engravings. Yet progress inevitably leaves its mark; demolition reshaped Arundel Place along Coventry Street forever altered its landscape.