Donald Mcleish Collection

Marylebone Town Hall, One of the Most Eminent of Londons New Buildings, c1935. The Town Hall on Marylebone Road in central London opened in 1920

Londons River at Isleworth Ferry Looking Towards the Green Glades of Kew Gardens, c1935. Ferry across the River Thames in west London

Shipping in the Pool of London: A Vista from London Bridge to Tower Bridge, c1935. Barges on the River Thames. From " Wonderful London, Volume 1", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Outside the Peoples Palace in the Mile End Road, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Outside the Peoples Palace in the Mile End Road, c1935. The Peoples Palace was the brainchild of philanthropist John Thomas Barber Beaumont (1774-1841)

School in Leicester Square on the Site of Hogarths House, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
School in Leicester Square on the Site of Hogarths House, c1935. Archbishop Tenison School in Leicester Square, Westminster, central London, which opened in 1895

In Cheyne Walk Gardens Thomas Carlyle Eternally Ponders Philosophy, c1935. Creator
In Cheyne Walk Gardens Thomas Carlyle Eternally Ponders Philosophy, c1935. Statue by Joseph Edgar Boehm of Scottish essayist, satirist

Third Church of Christ Scientist in Curzon Street, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Third Church of Christ Scientist in Curzon Street, c1935. Church in central London, built 1910-1911 by Lanchester & Rickards, and used by adherents of Christian Science

Offices of The Times in Queen Victoria Street Near an Historic Site, c1935
Offices of " The Times" in Queen Victoria Street Near an Historic Site, c1935. Montfichets Tower, a Norman fortress, was built nearby in the late 11th century

The Middle Block and Senior School at Dulwich College, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Middle Block and Senior School at Dulwich College, c1935. View of the boys public school in south-east London which was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, an Elizabethan actor

Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Canonbury Tower, an Old Manor House Turned into a Social Club, c1935. Canonbury Tower in Islington, north London, once formed part of a manor house of the Priors of St Bartholomew

In Hadley Woods, Remnant of the Old Royal Hunting Forest of Enfield Chase, c1935. Trees at Hadley Wood in Enfield, north London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 2", edited by St

The Brains of Defence: British War Office in Whitehall, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Brains of Defence: British War Office in Whitehall, c1935. The War Office in Whitehall, central London, was designed by William Young and built 1899-1906

Three Little Maids from School on the Steps of Leigh Hunts House, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Three Little Maids from School on the Steps of Leigh Hunts House, c1935. The home of English essayist, poet and writer James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784-1859) in Cheyne Row, Chelsea, south-west London

Salisbury House: Palatial Business Premises in the City, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Salisbury House: Palatial Business Premises in the City, c1935. Buildings in Finsbury Circus, Moorgate, City of London. Salisbury House was designed by Davis and Emmanuel in 1899-1901

A Vision of Early Spring Within The Temple, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
A Vision of Early Spring Within The Temple, c1935. View of Pump Court, one of the oldest courts in the Temple legal district in London. Its name referred to the water pump in the middle

Hampstead Church from Between the Leafy Walls of Frognal Lane, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Hampstead Church from Between the Leafy Walls of Frognal Lane, c1935. Quiet street in Hampstead, north-west London, with the church spire of St John-at-Hampstead framed by trees

Base Court, the First Quadrangle of Wolseys Palace, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Base Court, the First Quadrangle of Wolseys Palace, c1935. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London

A View of London Museum at Lancaster House Through The Green Park Railings, c1935. View of Lancaster House (previously known as York House and Stafford House) in St James s, central London

In Boarding-House Land: The Plane Trees of Torrington Square, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
In Boarding-House Land: The Plane Trees of Torrington Square, c1935. Georgian terraced houses round a square in Bloomsbury, central London

Gracechurch Street Entrance to Leadenhall Market - City Clearing House For Poultry, c1935. Leadenhall Market in the City of London dates from the 14th century

Bush House, An American Addition to Post-War London, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Bush House, An American Addition to Post-War London, c1935. Bush House seen from Kingsway in central London. The building was designed by American architect Harvey Wiley Corbett

Kensington Square Which Still Preserves The Peace of Two Centuries, c1935. Creator
Kensington Square Which Still Preserves The Peace of Two Centuries, c1935. Terraced houses in Kensington, central London. Author and politician John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) lived at number 18

Embankment and Blackfriars from the South End of Waterloo Bridge, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Embankment and Blackfriars from the South End of Waterloo Bridge, c1935. The River Thames in London, with Blackfriars Bridge and the dome of St Pauls Cathedral

On Blackheath, Greater Londons Most Historic Common, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
On Blackheath, Greater Londons Most Historic Common, c1935. Boating lake at Blackheath in south-east London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 2", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Brick Gate House for a Royal Hunting Lodge in St. James s, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Brick Gate House for a Royal Hunting Lodge in St. James s, c1935. St Jamess Palace on Pall Mall in the City of Westminster, central London, was commissioned by King Henry VIII

Colonnaded Front of the British Museum on the Site of the Old Montague House, c1935. The British Museum in Bloomsbury, central London, was originally established by Sir Hans Sloane in 1759

Facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum In Cromwell Road, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum In Cromwell Road, c1935. The V&A Museum in South Kensington, central London, was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Hammersmith Town Hall from Hammersmith Broadway, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Hammersmith Town Hall from Hammersmith Broadway, c1935. Town Hall building in Hammersmith, west London, designed by JH Richardson and opened in 1897. It was demolished in the 1960s

Church Street, Chiswick, With What Used To Be The Burlington Arms, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Church Street, Chiswick, With What Used To Be The Burlington Arms, c1935. Half-timbered building in Chiswick, west London, once a hostelry and now a private house

Entrance to Guys Hospital with the Founders Statue in the Centre of the Courtyard, c1935. Statue of the founder, Sir Thomas Guy (1644-1724), in the courtyard of Guys Hospital in Southwark

East Wing of Hampton Court Added By Wren on the Site of the Cardinals Work, c1935. Hampton Court, former royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, London

Main Gate of St. Bartholomews, Londons Eldest Hospital, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Main Gate of St. Bartholomew s, Londons Eldest Hospital, c1935. The Henry VIII gate of St Bartholomews Hospital (known as Bart s) at Smithfield in the City of London

Premises of the Port of London Authority at Tower Hill, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Premises of the Port of London Authority at Tower Hill, c1935. Former headquarters of the Port of London Authority at Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London

Glass and Girders of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Glass and Girders of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, c1935. The Crystal Palace at Sydenham in south London was designed by Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) for the Great Exhibition of 1851

Premises of the Lyceum Club In An Historic House, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Premises of the Lyceum Club In An Historic House, c1935. Building at number 138 Piccadilly, central London, built c1763 for William Douglas

Villiers Street Section of the Victoria Garden and a View of the Cecil Hotel, c1935. The Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, London, with the Cecil Hotel (built 1886)

South Front of the Piccadilly Hotel, Erected in 1908, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
South Front of the Piccadilly Hotel, Erected in 1908, c1935. View of the Piccadilly Hotel on Piccadilly, Westminster, central London

The Ritz on the Site of the Hotels of Many Generations, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
The Ritz on the Site of the Hotels of Many Generations, c1935. Open-topped buses outside the Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly, central London

St. Mary-Le-Strand, Distinguished By Modern Street Widening, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
St. Mary-Le-Strand, Distinguished By Modern Street Widening, c1935. The church of St Mary-le-Strand on the Strand in the City of Westminster, London, was designed by and consecrated in 1723

Pinnacled Tower of the Records Office from Cliffords Inn, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Pinnacled Tower of the Records Office from Cliffords Inn, c1935. View of part of the Public Record Office building on Chancery Lane in the City of London. It was designed by James Pennethorne

Cromwell House on Highgate Hill, A Mansion of the Seventeenth Century, c1935. Creator
Cromwell House on Highgate Hill, A Mansion of the Seventeenth Century, c1935. Large house in north London, built in 1638. John Ireton, the brother of Oliver Cromwells favourite son-in-law

Royal Courts of Justice from a Window on the Corner of Essex Street, c1935. Creator
Royal Courts of Justice from a Window on the Corner of Essex Street, c1935. The Law Courts on the Strand in Westminster, central London

The Running Footman, A Picture of the Old Mayfair, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
" The Running Footman", A Picture of the Old Mayfair, c1935. Public House in Mayfair in the West End of London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3"

Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935. Arch under the remains of the Adelphi building on the Strand in Westminster, central London

Great Hall With Its Clustering Beams and Ornamental Water, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Great Hall With Its Clustering Beams and Ornamental Water, c1935. The Crystal Palace at Sydenham in south London was designed by Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) for the Great Exhibition of 1851

West End of Downing Street, No. 10 and a Glimpse of the Foreign Office, c1935
West End of Downing Street, " No.10" and a Glimpse of the Foreign Office, c1935. Number 10 Downing Street in central London is the official residence of the British Prime Minister

Adelphi Terrace Overlooks The River Eastward from the Hotel Cecil to the Tower Bridge, c1935. View of Waterloo Bridge over the River Thames in London, with Cleopatras Needle on the right

Dr. Johnson on his Pedestal, Whence He Can See Fleet Street, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Dr. Johnson on his Pedestal, Whence He Can See Fleet Street, c1935. Bronze statue of Dr Johnson (1709-1784), English man of letters, near St Clement Danes church in Westminster, central London

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Donald McLeish was a talented artist and photographer who captured the essence of London in the 1930s. His works showcased some of the city's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, providing a glimpse into its rich history and vibrant culture. One of his notable pieces is "Marylebone Town Hall, One of the Most Eminent of London's New Buildings. " Through his lens, McLeish highlighted the grandeur and architectural brilliance of this magnificent structure, showcasing its significance within the cityscape. In another captivating photograph titled "London's River at Isleworth Ferry Looking Towards the Green Glades of Kew Gardens, " McLeish transported viewers to a serene riverside scene. The image beautifully captures nature's tranquility as it merges with urban life, offering a peaceful respite from bustling city streets. McLeish also ventured beyond London's borders to capture stunning scenes abroad. In his work titled "Jezzar Pasha Mosque, Acre, Palestine, " he immortalized this historic place of worship with meticulous attention to detail. His artistry allowed viewers to appreciate both its architectural beauty and cultural significance. Returning to London, McLeish documented everyday life through photographs like "Outside the People's Palace in Mile End Road. " This candid snapshot showcases people going about their daily routines against an impressive backdrop—a testament to McLeish's ability to find beauty in ordinary moments. Another intriguing piece by McLeish is "School in Leicester Square on the Site of Hogarth’s House. " Here he juxtaposes modern education with historical heritage by capturing a school built upon hallowed ground—an ode to one great artist standing on another’s legacy. Continuing his exploration across different neighborhoods, McLeish took us inside Cheyne Walk Gardens where Thomas Carlyle ponders philosophy eternally. This evocative image invites contemplation while highlighting Carlyle’s lasting influence on intellectual discourse. McLeish also turned his lens towards religious architecture, capturing the Third Church of Christ Scientist in Curzon Street.