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East End Collection (page 9)

"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London's East End" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Whitechapel High Street, London, circa 1930

Background imageEast End Collection: After Dinner at the Sailors Home, East End (engraving)

After Dinner at the Sailors Home, East End (engraving)
1621126 After Dinner at the Sailors Home, East End (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Dinner at the Sailors Home, East End)

Background imageEast End Collection: With the Vigilance Committee in the East-End (engraving)

With the Vigilance Committee in the East-End (engraving)
1595714 With the Vigilance Committee in the East-End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Vigilance Committee in the East-End)

Background imageEast End Collection: The Queens Jubilee and the Children, East End, the Prince and Princess of Wales attending

The Queens Jubilee and the Children, East End, the Prince and Princess of Wales attending the Childrens Feast at
1598319 The Queens Jubilee and the Children, East End, the Prince and Princess of Wales attending the Childrens Feast at the Peoples Palace (litho) by Forestier

Background imageEast End Collection: Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving)

Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving)
1602064 Consecration of Marylebone New Burial-Ground, at East End, Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEast End Collection: View of Boundary Estate, London, 1907 (b / w photo)

View of Boundary Estate, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812537 View of Boundary Estate, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shoreditch)

Background imageEast End Collection: Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b / w photo)

Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b / w photo)
1812559 Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Poplar)

Background imageEast End Collection: Boundary Estate: bandstand, Arnold Circus, London, 1912 (b / w photo)

Boundary Estate: bandstand, Arnold Circus, London, 1912 (b / w photo)
1812536 Boundary Estate: bandstand, Arnold Circus, London, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Background imageEast End Collection: Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1903 (b / w photo)

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1903 (b / w photo)
1812533 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Background imageEast End Collection: Holland Estate: exterior of Carter House, London, 1926 (b / w photo)

Holland Estate: exterior of Carter House, London, 1926 (b / w photo)
1812622 Holland Estate: exterior of Carter House, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageEast End Collection: Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b / w photo)

Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b / w photo)
1812562 Bow Bridge Estate: residential tenements, 1934 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Poplar)

Background imageEast End Collection: Samudas Shipbuilding Yard, London, 1863 (b / w photo)

Samudas Shipbuilding Yard, London, 1863 (b / w photo)
1812835 Samudas Shipbuilding Yard, London, 1863 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageEast End Collection: The Distress in the East-End, Great Meeting at the Assembly Hall, Mile-End-Road (litho)

The Distress in the East-End, Great Meeting at the Assembly Hall, Mile-End-Road (litho)
1602810 The Distress in the East-End, Great Meeting at the Assembly Hall, Mile-End-Road (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress in the East-End)

Background imageEast End Collection: The Distress at the East-End, a Soup Kitchen in Ratcliff-Highway (engraving)

The Distress at the East-End, a Soup Kitchen in Ratcliff-Highway (engraving)
1610911 The Distress at the East-End, a Soup Kitchen in Ratcliff-Highway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress at the East-End)

Background imageEast End Collection: The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)

The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)
1603698 The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg)

Background imageEast End Collection: Whitechapel Way, Unseasonable Refreshment, a November Scene in the East End (litho)

Whitechapel Way, Unseasonable Refreshment, a November Scene in the East End (litho)
1036584 Whitechapel Way, Unseasonable Refreshment, a November Scene in the East End (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Way)

Background imageEast End Collection: Turnbridge School Chapel, The East End, The West End (b / w photo)

Turnbridge School Chapel, The East End, The West End (b / w photo)
3650529 Turnbridge School Chapel, The East End, The West End (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turnbridge School Chapel, The East End, The West End)

Background imageEast End Collection: Signs of the Times, preparing the East End of the Strand for the Coronation Procession (litho)

Signs of the Times, preparing the East End of the Strand for the Coronation Procession (litho)
1043843 Signs of the Times, preparing the East End of the Strand for the Coronation Procession (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signs of the Times)

Background imageEast End Collection: A Farthing Shop in the East End, 1902 (engraving)

A Farthing Shop in the East End, 1902 (engraving)
3037906 A Farthing Shop in the East End, 1902 (engraving) by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Living London ); English, out of copyright

Background imageEast End Collection: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)

Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)
3098203 Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (Leadenhall Press, 1896)

Background imageEast End Collection: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)

Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)
3098216 Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (Leadenhall Press, 1896)

Background imageEast End Collection: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)

Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph)
3098214 Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (lithograph) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Phil Mays Gutter-Snipes (Leadenhall Press, 1896)

Background imageEast End Collection: Sunday evening with the Fancy (colour litho)

Sunday evening with the Fancy (colour litho)
3095695 Sunday evening with the Fancy (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday evening with the Fancy)

Background imageEast End Collection: Going Hopping (colour litho)

Going Hopping (colour litho)
3095687 Going Hopping (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going Hopping. Illustration for The Wilds Of London by James Greenwood (Chatto and Windus)

Background imageEast End Collection: The Day after the Fair (colour litho)

The Day after the Fair (colour litho)
3095684 The Day after the Fair (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Day after the Fair)

Background imageEast End Collection: Abbey Church of Saint Alban (engraving)

Abbey Church of Saint Alban (engraving)
1052601 Abbey Church of Saint Alban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbey Church of Saint Alban)

Background imageEast End Collection: St Mungos Cathedral, Glasgow, in the Last Century, from the East End (engraving)

St Mungos Cathedral, Glasgow, in the Last Century, from the East End (engraving)
958354 St Mungos Cathedral, Glasgow, in the Last Century, from the East End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mungos Cathedral, Glasgow)

Background imageEast End Collection: Church of St. Foy from the east, begun c. 1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo)

Church of St. Foy from the east, begun c. 1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo)
MAE170054 Church of St. Foy from the east, begun c.1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo) by French School, (11th century); Conques, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imageEast End Collection: Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)

Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)
1054889 Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great)

Background imageEast End Collection: Victoria Street in London (engraving)

Victoria Street in London (engraving)
1102186 Victoria Street in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Street in London)

Background imageEast End Collection: Bow Church, London (engraving)

Bow Church, London (engraving)
983862 Bow Church, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow Church, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageEast End Collection: Neighbours greet Alfred Mansford (note : spelling on caption hard to read)

Neighbours greet Alfred Mansford (note : spelling on caption hard to read). They throw a welcome home party for him outside The British Prince Pub on 49 Bromley Street and corner of Chudleigh Street

Background imageEast End Collection: Pearly Kings and Queens celebrating in Hackney, East London. 24th March 1955

Pearly Kings and Queens celebrating in Hackney, East London. 24th March 1955

Background imageEast End Collection: Aircraft arrives in Whitechapel High Street for art show, London. 24th February 1975

Aircraft arrives in Whitechapel High Street for art show, London. 24th February 1975

Background imageEast End Collection: A woman looking for a tailoring job in the East End of London. March 1954

A woman looking for a tailoring job in the East End of London. March 1954

Background imageEast End Collection: Pearly Kings and Queens celebrate Covent Gardens 300th Birthday, London

Pearly Kings and Queens celebrate Covent Gardens 300th Birthday, London, 9th May 1970

Background imageEast End Collection: Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Background imageEast End Collection: Shoppers visit at a pet market in Bethnal Green, East London. 20th May 1946

Shoppers visit at a pet market in Bethnal Green, East London. 20th May 1946

Background imageEast End Collection: Costers Thanksgiving Service, London, 3rd October 1954

Costers Thanksgiving Service, London, 3rd October 1954

Background imageEast End Collection: Whitechapel, London, Circa 1947

Whitechapel, London, Circa 1947

Background imageEast End Collection: Bela Zola Life in the Mirror Series. Three fish porter wearing their distintive

Bela Zola Life in the Mirror Series. Three fish porter wearing their distintive hats at Billingsgate Fish Market in the East End of London discussing trade. 28th February 1954

Background imageEast End Collection: Bethnal Green Wast London Street Pet Market. 23rd May 1946

Bethnal Green Wast London Street Pet Market. 23rd May 1946

Background imageEast End Collection: De-Luxe Street Stall. Takings doubled when a de-lux street stall opened for business in

De-Luxe Street Stall. Takings doubled when a de-lux street stall opened for business in London. Instead of a wooden barrow with tarpaulin roof

Background imageEast End Collection: Bela Zola Life in the Mirror Series. Cart horses feeding from nose bags at

Bela Zola Life in the Mirror Series. Cart horses feeding from nose bags at Billingsgate Fish Market in the East End of London. 28th February 1954

Background imageEast End Collection: Billingsgate market in London, 1966

Billingsgate market in London, 1966

Background imageEast End Collection: Bethnal Green Street Pet Market, East London. 23rd May 1946

Bethnal Green Street Pet Market, East London. 23rd May 1946

Background imageEast End Collection: Billingsgate Market Scenes and Porters, 24th July 1964

Billingsgate Market Scenes and Porters, 24th July 1964

Background imageEast End Collection: Scenes in Whitechapel, East London, circa 1947

Scenes in Whitechapel, East London, circa 1947

Background imageEast End Collection: Jubilant West Ham fans outside Newham Town Hall as the West Ham team arrive at the end

Jubilant West Ham fans outside Newham Town Hall as the West Ham team arrive at the end of their victory parade in East London following their FA Cup final win over Fulham. May 1975




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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London's East End" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Whitechapel High Street, London, circa 1930. This black and white photo captures the essence of a bygone era, where horse-drawn carriages and market stalls lined the vibrant thoroughfare. Travel further east to Limehouse and witness history unfold at the entrance to Regents Canal Dock in 1828. Frederick James Havell's artistic rendering transports us to a time when this bustling dock was a hub of activity, with ships unloading their precious cargo. Fast forward to 1969, as depicted in a BFI poster for Barney Platts-Mills' film "Bronco Bullfrog. " This snapshot encapsulates the rebellious spirit that permeated through Shoreditch during this period – an area known for its creative energy and counterculture movements. Marvel at The Harbour Masters office on Narrow Street in Limehouse around 1905. The artist's depiction showcases the architectural beauty that once graced this waterfront location – a testament to its importance as a trading port along the River Thames. Journey even further back in time with an enchanting view near Limehouse Bridge from 1751. Gaze upon this historical painting and imagine yourself standing on its banks, watching ships sail downriver towards distant horizons. Venture into Hackney's vibrant streets, where Redchurch Street intersects Turville Street. This corner is steeped in history and has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries – from humble beginnings to becoming one of London's trendiest neighborhoods today. Discover Arnold Circus within Boundary Estate - an iconic public space captured beautifully in both black-and-white photographs from 1907. These images transport us back over a century ago when social housing initiatives were transforming urban landscapes for better living conditions. Immerse yourself in artistry with "Deserted - A Foundling, " an oil-on-canvas study that evokes a sense of abandonment and longing.