Finsbury Collection

A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438448 A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Photograph of Old Ivy House PH, Finsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Agas Map of London, c1561
Agas map of London c1561, sheet 7; showing the City of London, London Wall and Finsbury

London Birdseye 18
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : the City Road, Finsbury Circus to the Angel, Islington

Map of London Underground railway, Hampstead Tube
Map of London Underground railway extension, highlighting the recently opened Hampstead Tube (Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway), branching out to Golders Green and Highgate. Date: 1907

Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park, North London. Date: circa 1905

Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway (London Underground) - Finsbury Park - Platform Number 1. This line opened on 14th February 1904

Panoramic picture of UB40 fans from stage - Finsbury Park co
Panoramic picture of UB fans taken from the stage at Finsbury Park concert

Finsbury Rifles recruiting HQ, North London, WW1
Finsbury Rifles recruiting headquarters and drill hall, 17 Penton Street, Islington, North London, around the start of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters clearing debris at what was their sub-fire station in Hugh Myddleton Primary School, Finsbury, EC1. The building took a direct hit from a high explosive bomb

Trams, Finsbury Park
TRAMS AT FINSBURY PARK, LONDON The boy stood on the tramway line, The driver rang his bell. The tram went on to Finsbury Park : the boy went down to H*ll

Photograph of Park Tavern, Finsbury Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Finsbury Rifles Dart Club, North London
Group photo, Finsbury Rifles Dart Club outside their headquarters and drill hall, 17 Penton Street, Islington, North London. Date: 1930

A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving)
XJF3058229 A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Finsbury Park
The opening of Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park Boaters
The first large pleasure boat launch on the lake at Finsbury Park, north London, England

The Children's Coronation Fete in the Grounds of the HAC at Finsbury, behind the Scenes with the Marionettes (litho)
1040600 The Children's Coronation Fete in the Grounds of the HAC at Finsbury, behind the Scenes with the Marionettes (litho) by Salmon

A street in Clerkenwell, 1901 (photo)
1576534 A street in Clerkenwell, 1901 (photo); (add.info.: Photograph of a street in Clerkenwell, an area of central London in the London Borough of Islington)

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Map of London Underground railway, for Harrods
Map of the London Underground railway, How to Reach Harrods by Tube. Date: circa 1909

Finsbury Park Road, London. A cold winters morning. View toward the gates of Brownswood Park at the end of the road. Date: 1905

Walks of London - City Road From Finsbury Circus ?
Walks of London - City Road From Finsbury Circus To Angel Islington

Chris Smith, Labour politician and government minister
Chris Smith (Christopher Robert Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury, b 1951), British Labour politician and government minister. Date: circa 1970s

Thomas Slingsby Duncombe, English Radical politician and MP for Finsbury (engraving)
5233619 Thomas Slingsby Duncombe, English Radical politician and MP for Finsbury (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Slingsby Duncombe (1796-1861)

The Return of the Guns of the Honourable Artillery Company to the Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving)
1055564 The Return of the Guns of the Honourable Artillery Company to the Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving) by English School

Centenary Anniversary of the First Balloon ascent in England at the Honorable Artillery Companys Ground
1622786 Centenary Anniversary of the First Balloon ascent in England at the Honorable Artillery Companys Ground, Finsbury (engraving) by English School

Elevation of the new London Missionary House, Blomfield Street, Finsbury (engraving)
608769 Elevation of the new London Missionary House, Blomfield Street, Finsbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Honourable Artillery Company, Regimental Ball, 4 March 1885 (chromolitho)
610581 Honourable Artillery Company, Regimental Ball, 4 March 1885 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honourable Artillery Company, Regimental Ball)

A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving)
1047081 A Cigarette Concert held at the Honourable Artillery Companys Head-Quarters, Finsbury (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Members of the New London School Board (engraving)
1036624 The Members of the New London School Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London School Board)

London Ophthalmic Infirmary etc. Finsbury, from London and it
931635 London Ophthalmic Infirmary etc. Finsbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The Catholic chapel in Finsbury (engraving)
605147 The Catholic chapel in Finsbury (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catholic chapel, Finsbury, City of London)

Ball at the Royal Artillery Grounds, Finsbury, Reception of the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
2772100 Ball at the Royal Artillery Grounds, Finsbury, Reception of the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

Photograph of Windmill PH, Finsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1922

Photograph of White Hart PH, Finsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Pooles Park Tavern, Finsbury Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

New Depot for the Royal London Militia, Finsbury (engraving)
1609057 New Depot for the Royal London Militia, Finsbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Depot for the Royal London Militia, Finsbury)

Photograph of Fonthill Tavern, Finsbury Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Bulls Head PH, Finsbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)
1600382 New Borough Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Borough Mayors. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 November 1900)

Advertisement for Rothsay Scotch Whisky (colour litho)
6030578 Advertisement for Rothsay Scotch Whisky (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victorian scrap, Birn Brothers horse-drawn tram
Victorian scrap, Birn Brothers, Finsbury Street, London, horse-drawn tram with passengers. 19th century

Extension of London Underground railway, 1906
Extension of the London Underground railway in 1906, showing the Booking Office at Piccadilly Station, the line running from Hammersmith in the west to Finsbury Park in the north

Map of London Underground railway, 1906
Map of the London Underground railway in 1906, showing its expansion in all directions. Date: 1906

Centenary anniversary of the first balloon ascent in England at the Hon. Artillery Companys ground
604114 Centenary anniversary of the first balloon ascent in England at the Hon. Artillery Companys ground, Finsbury (engraving) by English School

Colonel Francis Duncan (colour litho)
612649 Colonel Francis Duncan (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Francis Duncan, Finsbury, 19 March 1887, Vanity Fair)

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"Finsbury: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Finsbury, where centuries-old stories blend seamlessly with modern marvels. In this captivating photograph of Old Ivy House PH, Finsbury, London, time seems to stand still as the charming facade whispers tales from bygone eras. As we delve deeper into Finsbury's rich heritage, we stumble upon the London Fire Engine Establishment – a testament to bravery and resilience. The list of fire stations reminds us of the courageous firefighters who have safeguarded this community throughout history. London arms and seals proudly adorn buildings in Finsbury, serving as reminders of a city steeped in tradition and heraldry. They symbolize strength and unity that has stood firm through countless trials. Transporting ourselves back to 1746 through an engraving on a Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, we witness the evolution of this vibrant neighborhood. The Agas Map from 1561 reveals how Finsbury has transformed over centuries while retaining its unique character. From above in the London Birdseye view or amidst the bustling Stroud Green Road in Finsbury Park today, one can't help but be captivated by its energy. This panoramic picture captures UB40 fans immersed in music at Finsbury Park – a testament to its role as an epicenter for cultural gatherings. Fusing past with present is evident when exploring transportation links like Hampstead Tube on the iconic Map of London Underground railway or tracing historical routes along Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway at Finsbury Park station. These arteries connect generations across time. In times both turbulent and triumphant, even during World War I at Finsbury Rifles recruiting HQ in North London, this resilient community rallied together for a greater cause – embodying courage against all odds.