Elephant And Castle Collection

The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, (1920)
The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Windows, University of Arts, Elephant and Castle, London, England, UK

Now Marm, say when? (coloured photo)
3639092 Now Marm, say when? (coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now Marm, say when)

Children taking an evening class at Elephant and Castle Station on the London Underground during the Blitz
6015278 Children taking an evening class at Elephant and Castle Station on the London Underground during the Blitz, World War II, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fireman helps place the Elephant and Castle statue on top of the standard in Broadgate, Coventry circa 1948

Mr. Emidy driving 28 horses to Greenwich, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Emidy driving 28 horses to Greenwich, 1844. Extraordinary Feat of Driving... Mr Emidy, " master of the horse" to Mr

Southwark SE17 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE17 1

Southwark SE1 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 6

The Fishmongers Almshouses in 1850, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Fishmongers Almshouses in 1850, (c1878). The Fishmongers Almshouses, also known as St Peters Hospital, in the village of Newington Butts, (now part of south London)

Newington Butts in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Newington Butts in 1820, (c1878). Cows and sheep in the village of Newington Butts, (now part of Elephant & Castle, south London)

Front of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Front of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, (c1878). The Metropolitan Tabernacle at Newington Butts in south London, designed by William Wilmer Pocock and finished in 1861

Newington Turnpike on Newington Causeway, Southwark, London, 1825. Artist: G Yates
Newington Turnpike on Newington Causeway, Southwark, London, 1825. View with the Elephant and Castle Inn beyond

The Elephant and Castle Inn, Newington Butts, Southwark, London, 1826. Busy street scene with horse-drawn carriages and a couple narrowly avoiding being run over in the centre

Newington Causeway, Southwark, London, c1858. Street scen showing the Elephant and Castle Inn, Newington Butts and shops in Newington Causeway

Elephant and Castle Inn, Newington Causeway, Southwark, London, c1830
View of Elephant and Castle Inn, Newington Butts and Newington Turnpike, Newington Causeway, Southwark, London, c1830. Also depicting a horse drawn carriage

The Old Elephant and Castle Inn, c1785, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

19th century houses in London, 19th century
19th century houses in London near Elephant and Castle, 19th century

The Michael Faraday Memorial at the Elephant and Castle, London 3
London, England - 2006; This is one of Londons least known monument - the great pioneer scientist of Sir Michael Faraday. This great English scientist made major discoveries in electricity

Parachute exhibition poster, 1854 C014 / 0529
Parachute exhibition poster. 19th-century poster advertising an exhibition of a model of the parachute-glider apparatus used by French aeronaut Louis Charles Letur during his last and fatal flight

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"Elephant and Castle: A Tapestry of History, Resilience, and Transformation" Step back in time to the 11th of November, 1940. As the devastating bombings ravaged London during World War II, those seeking refuge found solace in Elephant and Castle's shelters. Amidst the chaos, a new kind of night-life emerged - one where resilience triumphed over fear. But let us rewind even further to 1826 when The Elephant and Castle on Brighton Road first graced this vibrant neighborhood. Fast forward to the roaring twenties of the twentieth century; it stood as a symbol of progress amidst an ever-changing landscape. Today, if you stroll through Elephant and Castle's streets, your eyes will be captivated by its modern charm. Windows adorned with artistic expressions from students at the University of Arts tell stories that transcend time itself. This is where creativity thrives. Marm asks us now, "Say when?" And we are transported into a colored photograph that captures the essence of this bustling district. It reminds us that despite its rich history, Elephant and Castle continues to evolve with each passing day. During times of turmoil like World War II's Blitz in 1940, even children sought knowledge amidst adversity. At Elephant and Castle Station on the London Underground, they took evening classes - a testament to their unwavering spirit. In 1844, Mr. Emidy drove an impressive team of twenty-eight horses towards Greenwich through these very streets. His determination mirrored that which still runs deep within this community today. Maps reveal Southwark SE17 1 and SE1 6 – two areas intricately woven into Elephant and Castle's fabric – guiding residents through its labyrinthine paths for generations past or present. As we delve deeper into history’s embrace here at Elephant & Castle: The Fishmongers Almshouses stand tall since their inception in1850 while Newington Butts and Newington Causeway transport us to the bustling streets of 1820.