Farringdon Collection

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Quadrangle Date: circa 1907

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, Farringdon Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street and Farringdon Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere and pedestrians walking by

One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855

Watercress Girls / 1882
Watercress girls buying their stock at Farringdon Market in London

First Postbox, London
LETTER BOX The first Post Office letter box in London is installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill

Interior of first postbox, London
Interior of the first Post Office letter box in London which was installed at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, at the foot of Ludgate Hill. Date: 1855

LCC-LFB Serious office fire, Farringdon Street EC4
Two turntable ladders deployed at an office building fire in Farringdon Street, City of London, 16 November 1934. The top of the turntable ladder on the left is totally engulfed in the swirling black

Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print)
XJF1766044 Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print) by Agas, Ralph (c.1540-1621); Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as the Agas Map)

First Underground Train
The first public train on Londons underground Metropolitan Railway takes passengers from Paddington to Farringdon Street

Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street...1876. Creator: Unknown
Agricultural Labourers Union at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-Street, [London]: Delegates signing Petition, 1876. About a thousand persons from different parts of the country were present

New drinking-fountain in Fleet Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
New drinking-fountain in Fleet Street, [London], 1860. The interesting ceremony of opening a new drinking-fountain, erected at the expense of Sir James Duke, Bart. M.P

The Great Schools of England - Charterhouse from the Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great Schools of England - Charterhouse from the Green, 1862. Charterhouse, a public school, was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of a Carthusian monastery

Advert, Gas Switch, The Pneumatic Gas Lighting Co Ltd
Advert for the Gas Switch, a pneumatic distance gas lighter, made by The Pneumatic Gas Lighting Co Ltd, Farringdon Street, London. 1909

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, visits Smithfield Market. 4th November 1980

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Surgery Waiting Hall
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Surgery Waiting Hall. Date: circa 1907

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Mary Ward
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Mary Ward. Date: circa 1907

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Staircase
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Staircase with wall painting by Hogarth - now extensively restored to its former glory. Date: circa 1907

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - An operating Theatre
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - An operating Theatre. Date: circa 1907

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Dispensary
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - The Dispensary Date: circa 1907

Smithfield Market, Farringdon, London, England, UK

Telephone boxes, Smithfield Market, Farringdon, London, England, UK

Aerial view from helicopter, Farringdon, Clerkenwell & Barbican, London, England

Daily Worker building, 75 Farringdon Road, London
The newly acquired Daily Worker building at 75 Farringdon Road, London, a former brushmakers warehouse. The newspaper's previous offices had been destroyed during the Blitz

Daily Worker staff examining building alteration plans following the acquisition of new premises at 75 Farringdon Road, London. Date: circa 1945

Man at work, Daily Worker newspaper, London
Man at work operating a Linotype or Intertype machine, Daily Worker newspaper, London. Date: circa 1960s

Staff at work, office of Daily Worker newspaper, London
Staff at work in the office of the Daily Worker newspaper, 75 Farringdon Road, London. Seated are Rose Smith, Sam Russell, Monty Meth and (by the window) Ben Francis

Corporation buildings, Farringdon Road 1866
Part of Corporation buildings, Farringdon Road, plans to erect eight large blocks of improved dwellings for the industrial classes. Date: 1866

Houses wait for demolition, Farringdon Road, London
Boarded-up houses in Londons Farringdon Road await demolition. Date: circa 1950s

Photograph of Hat & Tun PH, Farringdon, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Castle PH, Farringdon, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Sketch of Castle PH, Farringdon, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Castle, Farringdon

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, London
Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1860s

Banquet at Metropolitan underground opening, London 1863
Banquet in Farringdon Street Station at the opening of the Metropolitan underground, London, on 9 January 1863. Date: 1863

Metropolitan Underground Railway 1862
Series of illustrations depicting the Metropolitan Underground Railway. 1862

Farringdon Ward Within Volunteer, Prime & Load, 1798 (colour litho)
620146 Farringdon Ward Within Volunteer, Prime & Load, 1798 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Title page, Electrical Fixtures, FS & Co Limited
Title page, Supplementary Catalogue, Electrical Fixtures, Falk, Stadelmann & Co Limited, Veritas Works, Farringdon Road, London EC1, also with offices in Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham. 1922

Entrance to the Clerkenwell tunnel from Farringdon Street, London, on the Metropolitan line, Great Northern Railway. 1860s

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1595618 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

Holborn Viaduct, Farringdon Street, looking north, City of London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786096 Holborn Viaduct, Farringdon Street, looking north, City of London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A general view of the Farringdon area of London. Circa 1953

Newspaper seller at Farringdon Station in Clerkenwell, London. March 1954

Cowcross-street station 1866
The new station of the Metropolitan railway, Cowcross-street Farringdon Road. Date: 1866

Holborn, London 1869
Queen Victoria drives down Farringdon Street passing under the Holborn Valley Viaduct during her visit to the City. Date: 1869

St Michael ad Bladum or St Michael-le-Querne. A parish church in the Farringdon within ward. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666 and not rebuilt

Sunderland SR3 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland SR3 3

Sedgemoor TA6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sedgemoor TA6 6

Islington EC1M 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Islington EC1M 5

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Farringdon, a historic neighborhood in London, is steeped in rich tales and significant landmarks. From the iconic St Bartholomew's Hospital to the captivating Quadrangle, this area holds centuries of history within its streets. During World War II, Farringdon endured the devastating Blitz. Streets like St Bride Street and Farringdon Street witnessed the destruction caused by relentless bombings but stood resilient as symbols of London's strength. Did you know that Farringdon was home to the first postbox in London? Step back in time and imagine the interior of this pioneering invention that revolutionized communication. It stands as a testament to progress and innovation. In 1882, watercress girls roamed these very streets, selling their fresh produce. Their vibrant presence added color and life to Farringdon's bustling atmosphere. Take a glimpse into ancient times with Civitas Londinium's woodblock print showcasing intricate details of London Wall East of Smithfield. This artwork transports us back through time to witness how this neighborhood has evolved over centuries. Sadly, fires have also left their mark on Farringdon's history. The LCC-LFB Serious Office Fire on Farringdon Street EC4 serves as a reminder of past tragedies while highlighting the bravery of firefighters who risked their lives for others' safety. Farringdon played an essential role in transportation advancements too. It proudly hosted one of the first underground train stations—an achievement that forever changed how we navigate cities worldwide. The LCC-LFB Daylight Rubber Co fire on Farringdon Road tells another tale etched into this neighborhood's fabric—a story where resilience triumphs over adversity once more. As you stroll along Fleet Street and Farringdon Street today, spare a thought for one of London's earliest letter boxes standing at their corner—a symbol connecting generations through written words across time and space. Lastly, cast your eyes upon 75 Farringdon Road—the former home of the Daily Worker.