Finsbury Collection (#4)

Interior view of the Temple of the Muses bookshop, Finsbury, London, 1809. The bookshop was run by Lackington, Allen and Co

George III, on horseback, reviewing volunteers, City Road, Finsbury, Islington, London, 1800
George III, on horseback, reviewing volunteers on the Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury, on 4th of June 1800. On horseback

Scene of Honourable Artillery Company, City Road, Finsbury, Islington, London, 1829
Scene of Honourable Artillery Company passing in review before Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, at the Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury, Islington, London, 1829

View of anglers opposite Sadlers Wells Theatre. Finsbury, Islington, London, c1800. Men sit and stand beside a pool smoking and fishing. In the background is Sadlers Wells Theatre with green awning

A view of St Jamess Church, Clerkenwell, Islington, London, 1789. Parts of the church lie exposed as builders go about construction work. Set within a circular composition

View of Cold Bath Fields Prison. Finsbury, Islington, London, 1820. The front of the prison with its imposing entrance is shown filling the entire composition

A view of the Tower and Arch of St Jamess Church, Clerkenwell, Islington, London, 1789. Parts of the church lie exposed as builders go about construction work. Set within a circular composition

Interior of Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
Interior view of the Great Hall, Charterhouse, looking from the high table; also showing figures

St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1884. Artist: John Crowther
View of St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1884

Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
Interior view of the grand staircase in Charterhouse, London, 1885

Cromwell House, Smithfield, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
View of Cromwell House, near Smithfield and Clerkenwell Close, London, 1880. A horse and cart stands outside the building which was once Oliver Cromwells residence

Masters Lodge, Charterhouse, London, 1885. Artist: John Crowther
View of the Masters Lodge, Charterhouse, London, 1885

New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740. Artist: George Bickham
New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740; the depiction of the first issuing of water into the New River Head, Finsbury in 1613 with a description

Sadlers Wells, Finsbury, London, c1820. Artist: J Garner
View of Sadlers Wells Theatre, Finsbury, London, c1820; with figures fishing along a stretch of water

Clerkenwell Road, Finsbury, London, c1820
View of Reids Brewery, Clerkenwell Road, Finsbury, London, c1820; with figures and horse drawn carts being loaded up with barrels

Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784
City Road, Finsbury, London, 1784; scene of Vincenzo Lunardis balloon ascending from Artillery Ground, with crowds watching below

Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, 1796. Artist: James Walker
View of the Middlesex Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, 1796; with figures and horse drawn carriages

Clerkenwell Coffee House, Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, 1871. Artist: JT Wilson
View of Clerkenwell Coffee House, Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, 1871

Clerkenwell Road, Finsbury, London, c1800; view of Reids Brewery in Liquorpond Street, now Clerkenwell Road; with a figure, horses and cart outside

City Road, Finsbury, London, 1822; view of City Road Basin, Regents Canal, with figures and barges

St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1829. Artist: James B Allen
St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, London, 1829. The gate was built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John

Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819. Artist: Thomas Ranson
Cold Bath Fields, Finsbury, London, 1819; an interior view of Cold Bath Fields Prison, in which Thomas Ranson was unlawfully confined by the Bank of England for holding an alleged forged one pound

View of New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1750; with figures. Completed in 1713, this was a massive engineering project to improve Londons water supply by collecting clean water from 40 miles away

View of St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, Finsbury, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
View of St Lukes Hospital, Old Street, Finsbury, London, 1817. With a street scene

View of New River Head, Finsbury, London, 1730. Completed in 1713, this was a massive engineering project to improve Londons water supply by collecting clean water from 40 miles away

View of the area around New River Head, Finsbury, London, 1665. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
View of the area around New River Head, Finsbury, London, 1665. With a fisherman

View of New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1753; with figures. Completed in 1713, this was a massive engineering project to improve Londons water supply by collecting clean water from 40 miles away

The English Grotto, New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1790; with figures

The Great Hall in Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1805. Artist: Samuel Owen
The Great Hall in Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1805

View of Charterhouse from the square with figures, Finsbury, London, 1804. Artist
View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London from the square with figures, 1804

The chapel at Charterhouse with figures, Finsbury, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
The chapel at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1817; with figures

View of part of the Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1816. Artist: John Greig
View of part of the Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1816. Entrance gate to the school in one of the older buildings

The gateway at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, c1800. Artist: John Barlow
The gateway at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, c1800. Gateway of the school with a a monk in Carthusian habit

Aerial view of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1755. Charterhouse school and the surrounding area, showing the main building and clock-tower, tree-lined green, chapel, and kitchen garden

View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1813. Artist: Robert Havell
View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1813. Masters in mortarboards talk in the shade of a tree as boys play on the green in front of the school building

John Wesley visiting his mothers grave in 1779, Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, (c1850). Wesley, wearing a tricorn hat, stands contemplating the poem on his mothers headstone

Cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866. Gloomy scene in a graveyard with tombs and headstones; the foreground looks untidy with undergrowth or branches blown down in a storm

East end of Whitbreads Brewery, Chiswell Street, Islington, London, c1792. Artist
East end of Whitbreads Brewery, Chiswell Street, Islington, London, c1792. Scene in the cobbled courtyard of Whitbreads brewery as workers load barrels of beer onto carts pulled by shire horses

Chiswell Street with entrance to the Royal Artillery Companys ground, Finsbury, London, 1880. Entrance gate in Bunhill Row, with coat of arms in wrought iron and military sculptures on the posts

Bird s-eye view of Charterhouse Square, Finsbury, London, c1750. Artist: Sutton Nicholls
Bird s-eye view of Charterhouse Square, Finsbury, London, c1750. The central garden is formally laid out with trees planted diagonally from each corner

Advertising hoardings, 344 City Road, London, 1911. Large advertisements for Sadlers Wells Theatre and the News of the World on hoardings in front of houses

Clerkenwell Fire Station, No 44 Rosebery Avenue, Finsbury, London, 1910. Back of the building showing courtyard, workshop and wheeled fire ladder

Finsbury Fields, London, c1600; view of archers and spectators

The Unitarian Chapel, South Place, Finsbury, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
The Unitarian Chapel, South Place, Finsbury, London, 1828

Evening, plate III from Times of Day, 1738. Artist: Bernard Baron
Evening, plate III from Times of Day, 1738. Scene at Sadlers Wells, Finsbury, London, with Sir Hugh Middleton Tavern in the background. A lady with fan escorted by a man carrying a small girl

Review of The Hon. Artillery Company, 1829 (1909). Artist: Robert Havell
Review of The Hon. Artillery Company, 1829 (1909). After George Foster. Scene of Honourable Artillery Company passing in review before Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex

Sadlers Wells, 1756
Sadlers Wells in 1756. Engraving from Old and new London Volume 2 by Walter Thornbury. Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin. 1789

Finsbury Square, London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
Finsbury Square, London, 1817. Finsbury Square was developed in 1777

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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.