Fishmongers Company Collection

London Bridge, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
London Bridge, c1900s. Traffic on London Bridge over the River Thames, with Fishmongers Hall on the left, the church of St Magnus the Martyr on the right, and the Monument behind

Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales in the City of London (engraving)
1614109 Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales in the City of London (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth
609838 St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth, Surrey (coloured engraving) by English School

A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street, Southwark (engraving)
602814 A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street)

Walworths Dagger (engraving)
2788432 Walworths Dagger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walworths Dagger. Illustration for The Livery Companies of the City of London by W Carew)

St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth
609837 St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth, Surrey (coloured engraving) by English School

Gold Casket containing the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company presented to the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1588182 Gold Casket containing the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company presented to the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School

Presentation of the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company to the Prince of Wales, Mr Towse, the Clerk
1588173 Presentation of the Freedom of the Fishmongers Company to the Prince of Wales, Mr Towse, the Clerk, reading the Record of His Royal Highnesss Election (engraving) by English School

The City Guilds, the Fishmongers Company (engraving)
1622542 The City Guilds, the Fishmongers Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Guilds, the Fishmongers Company)

The City Guilds: The Fishmongers Company: Interior of the Fishmongers Hall (engraving)
606934 The City Guilds: The Fishmongers Company: Interior of the Fishmongers Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Guilds)

The Industrious Prentice Grown Rich and Sheriff of London (Industry and Idleness, plate 8), September 30, 1747

Portrait of the Right Hon. Michael Gibbs, Lord Mayor, 1844. Creator: Henry Anelay
Portrait of the Right Hon. Michael Gibbs, Lord Mayor, 1844. Michael Gibbs was inaugurated as Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1844. He belonged to the Fishmongers Company

London Bridge, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
London Bridge, late 19th-early 20th century. View of horse-drawn buses on London Bridge, looking towards the City from Southwark

London Bridge looking North, 1895. Creator: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
London Bridge Looking North, 1895. Traffic on London Bridge over the River Thames, with Fishmongers Hall on the left, the church of St Magnus the Martyr on the right, and the Monument behind

Statue of James Hulbert, St Peters Hospital, Southwark, London, 1827. View of the statue in the square of the St Peters Hospital, commonly known as Fishmongers Almshouses, in Newington Butts

St Peters Hospital, Southwark, London, 1827. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
St Peters Hospital, Southwark, London, 1827. East view of the quadrangle of St Peters Hospital, commonly known as Fishmongers Almshouses, situated in Newington Butts, Southwark

St Peters Hospital, East Hill, Wandsworth, London, 1849. The hospital, which was founded in 1618, was rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company

Fishmongers Hall, City of London, c1750. Artist: Sutton Nicholls
Fishmongers Hall, City of London, c1750

Stephen Forster, Lord Mayor of London 1454-1455, in aldermanic robes, 1450. Artist
Stephen Forster, Lord Mayor of London 1454-1455, in aldermanic robes, c1450. He was also a member of the Fishmongers Company

East side view of the Livery Hall of the Clothworkers Company, City of London, 1860. The Haberdashers, Fishmongers, Clothworkers, Salters, and Drapers coats of arms are represented on the wall

London Bridge (new), London, c1835. Artist: G Yates
View of London Bridge, Fishmongers Hall and Adelaide Place, London, c1835, with boats on the River Thames

Fishmongers Hall, London, 1826. Artist: G Yates
Fishmongers Hall, London, 1826. View of Fishmongers Hall, with boats on the River Thames

Fishmongers Hall from the River Thames, London, c1810. Artist: George Shepherd
Fishmongers Hall from the River Thames, London, c1810. View of Fishmongers Hall with boats on the River Thames

Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1827. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1827. View of the new Fishmongers Hall showing Thames Street and the construction of London Bridge

Fishmongers Hall from north east, London, c1835. Artist: John Woods
Fishmongers Hall from north east, London, c1835. View of the new Fishmongers Hall (right), looking towards London Bridge, showing a street scene with horse drawn carriages

Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1835. Artist: John Greig
Fishmongers Hall, Thames Street, London, c1835. View of the new Fishmongers Hall, showing a doorway with stone relief sculptures of mermaids and fish

Fishmongers Hall, London, c1825. View of the new Fishmongers Hall, showing a doorway with stone relief sculptures of mermaids and fish

Proposed view of Fishmongers Hall near London Bridge, City of London, c1830. Artist
Proposed view of Fishmongers Hall near London Bridge, City of London, c1830. Home of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, the Hall was built in the 1830s

Construction of London Bridge, 1826. Artist: Edward William Cooke
Construction of London Bridge, 1826. View of a timber cofferdam enclosing pile drivers and hoists for London Bridge, with a barge moored close by

Robert Horne, Sheriff of London 1446-1447, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Fishmongers Company

The industrious prentice grown rich... plate VIII of Industry and Idleness, 1747
The industrious prentice grown rich and sheriff of London, plate VIII of Industry and Idleness, 1747; the scene is old Fishmongers Hall

Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. Artist: William Hogarth
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. The industrious prentice grown rich and sheriff of London. The scene is old Fishmongers Hall

Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1911. Artist: Pictorial Agency
Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1911. The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers the Company ranks fourth in the order of precedence of City Livery Companies

Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1817. Artist: J Greig
Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1817. Fishmongers Hall is the seat of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, one of the most ancient of the City Guilds

Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1811. Artist: Sands
Fishmongers Hall, City of London, 1811

London Bridge, London, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
London Bridge, London, late 19th century. View from Southwark across to the City, with the Monument and the spire of St Magnus the Martyr

London Bridge, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
London Bridge, London, 19th century. View across the Thames from Southwark, with Fishmongers Hall, the Monument and the spire of St Magnus the Martyr visible on the far bank

Fishmongers Hall, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Fishmongers Hall, London, 19th century. View of London Bridge with Southwark Cathedral on the far bank of the River Thames

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"The Fishmongers Company: A Rich History of London's Bridge and Beyond" Step back in time to the bustling streets of London Bridge in the early 1900s, where the Fishmongers Company thrived as a pillar of commerce. Eyre & Spottiswoode captured this vibrant era through their remarkable creation, showcasing the city's essence. Amidst this historical backdrop, Prince Albert Victor Edward of Wales graced the City of London with his presence. Engraved for eternity, his noble figure stands tall, symbolizing the close ties between royalty and this esteemed company. Delve further into history and discover St Peters Hospital, founded on October 2nd, 1618. The Fishmongers Company played a pivotal role in its rebuilding at Wandsworth, Surrey. Through a captivating colored engraving, witness how compassion and dedication shaped healthcare during that era. A view unfolds before your eyes – St Peters Hospital nestled within Newington Street in Southwark. This enchanting engraving transports you to an age when medical care was intertwined with community support. But not all tales are filled with benevolence; Walworth's Dagger tells a different story. This engraved artifact serves as a reminder that even amidst prosperity there were challenges to be faced by those associated with the Fishmongers Company. Yet triumph prevails. Behold the Gold Casket containing Freedom bestowed upon none other than the Prince of Wales himself. An exquisite engraving immortalizes this momentous occasion when honor met prestige within these hallowed halls. Witness another significant event etched into history -the Presentation of Freedom to His Royal Highness- Mr Towse reads aloud records affirming his election while capturing every eye present in awe-struck admiration. The City Guilds stand united alongside The Fishmongers Company - guardians of tradition and excellence since time immemorial. Their engravings depict an interior adorned with grandeur where knowledge and craftsmanship intertwine.