Farringdon Collection (#2)

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

East Devon EX5 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Devon EX5 2

To Printers - The Art Reproduction Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
To Printers - The Art Reproduction Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

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

Farringdon Road and the Metropolitan Railway looking north, 1868 (engraving)
3038172 Farringdon Road and the Metropolitan Railway looking north, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); English, out of copyright

House Said to Have Been Occupied by Dryden in Fetter Lane, 1897. Creator: Unknown
House Said to Have Been Occupied by Dryden in Fetter Lane, 1897. Building in Fetter Lane in the City of London, which at one time was the premises of J Fritz, furniture dealers

The Church of St. Michael Ad Bladum, A. D. 1585, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Church of St. Michael Ad Bladum, A.D. 1585, (1897). View of St Michael-le-Querne, also called St Michael ad Bladum, a parish church in the Farringdon Within Ward in the City of London

Smithfield Market, 1810, 1920. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Smithfield Market, 1810, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The Davon patent brass spotting telescope, WW1
The Davon patent brass spotting telescope (War Office Broad Arrow), boxed by Broadhurst & Clarkson & Co, 83 Farringdon Road, London

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere

LCC-MFB Clerkenwell fire station EC1
The original Clerkenwell fire station built in 1870, located at 42-44 Rosebery Avenue, Farringdon. The station was substantially extended in 1896 and the fire engines pulled out into Farrington Road

LCC-LFB Major fire, Farringdon Street EC4
Fire seriously damages a Farringdon Street office building in Clerkenwell, City of London. Two turntable ladders are at work together with the 15 pumps

Italian Father / Daughter
A proud Italian father with his pretty daughter, immigrants to Britain, living in the Italian community area of Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Farringdon Rd Bookstall
The famous bookstalls in Farringdon Road, London, where quite a number of MEPL pictures were acquired ! Date: 1906

Farringdon Market London
Farringdon Market, London; watercress girls buying their stock Date: 1882

GPO Sorting Office, Mount Pleasant, London
GPO Sorting Office, Mount Pleasant, Farringdon, near Grays Inn, County of London, England. Date: 1903

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere. Date: 1940s

Farringdon Street
On the right is the Fleet Prison for debtors. Date: circa 1828

Middle Row Holborn, 1830 (engraving)
XJF3038382 Middle Row Holborn, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Farringdon Street and the Fleet Prison, 1830 (engraving)
XJF3038380 Farringdon Street and the Fleet Prison, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving)
XJF3038378 Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking west from Snow Hill towards Farringdon Road and the tower of St)

2634704; out of copyright

Agricultural Labourers Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877. Led by Joseph Arch and inaugurated at Leamington in 1872, the movement quickly spread

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

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

LCC-LFB Daylight Rubber Co fire, Farringdon Road
A major fire at the Daylight Rubber Co warehouse in Farringdon Road required many pumps and a turntable ladder to quell the blaze, involving rubber goods

Congregational Memorial Hall, Farringdon, London, 1875
Engraving showing the exterior of the Congregational Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, London, 1875. Date: 30 January 1875

London / Farringdon Road
London/Farringdon Road

Process-Etching
PROCESS ENGRAVING The Etching Department at John Swain & Sons printing works, Farringdon Street, London Date: 1894

Clerkenwell Parish Workhouse, London
The Clerkenwell parish workhouse on Farringdon Road (formerly Coppice Row), Central London, erected in 1727

Toy Salesman at Farringdon Street Station, London, 1903
Illustration showing penny toysellers offering their wares outside Farringdon Street Station, London, 1903

Plan of the Metropolitan Railway
The initial plan for the Metropolitan Railway. The railway begins opposite the Great Western Railway Hotel at Paddington, passing through Kings Cross on to Farringdon

London Italian Community
Italian immigrants in Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Unemployed Men
A group of unemployed Italian men, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Italian Immigrant Man
A smartly-dressed Italian man, wearing a hat and overcoat with a fur collar, part of Londons Italian immigrant community, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon

London Italian Children
Poor Italian immigrants playing with a concertina, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Italian Immigrants
Italian immigrant children playing with a concertina in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

Italian Woman
A young Italian woman wearing a dress with a paisley pattern, part of the immigrant Italian community in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

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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.