Fleet Street Collection (#6)

Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Plate 11: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Underground waste system in London. It appears that although Sewers have been constructed in London for upwards of four centuries

Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Workers improving the underground waste system in London, with Temple Bar in the distance....the difficulty of keeping open the traffic

Certificate of Membership of the Society of Copper-Plate Printers, 19th century

Torbay TQ1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Torbay TQ1 1

Swindon SN1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN1 1

Sunderland SR1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland SR1 2

Swansea SA1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swansea SA1 3

Tameside SK14 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tameside SK14 2

Pembrokeshire SA72 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Pembrokeshire SA72 6

Fylde PR3 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde PR3 3

Preston PR1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Preston PR1 2

Plymouth PL2 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Plymouth PL2 2

South Holland PE12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Holland PE12 7

Kettering NN16 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kettering NN16 8

Tameside OL6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tameside OL6 7

Chorley PR7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chorley PR7 2

Leeds LS15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS15 8

Leicester LE1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leicester LE1 3

Liverpool L1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L1 4

Aylesbury Vale HP20 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP20 2

Glasgow G32 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G32 9

Fylde FY8 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde FY8 2

Derby DE23 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derby DE23 8

East Staffordshire DE14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Staffordshire DE14 3

City of London EC4A 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC4A 2

West Dorset DT8 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT8 3

County Durham DL14 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DL14 6

Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2

Cheshire West and Chester CH65 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH65 2

Coventry CV1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Coventry CV1 1

Brighton and Hove BN1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brighton and Hove BN1 4

UK Maps, CA Carlisle, CA14 2
CA14 2

Birmingham B3 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Birmingham B3 1

BB Blackburn, BB9 7
BB9 7

Temple Bar and St. Dunstans Church, c1750, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Temple Bar and St. Dunstans Church, c1750, (1945). View of Fleet Street in the City of London, with the medieval church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in the centre. It was demolished in the 19th century

Sketches at Home and Abroad: Ruins of Schonberg on the Rhine, 1834

Sketches at Home and Abroad: Falls of Terni, 1830. Creator: James Duffield Harding (British)
Sketches at Home and Abroad: Falls of Terni, 1830. A watercolour painter and printmaker, Harding was one of the best-known artists of his day in England

Fleet Street, London, 1896. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Fleet Street, London, 1896. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

The Old Bank of England, Looking from the Mansion House, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Old Bank of England, Looking from the Mansion House, 1890. The Old Bank of England, buit in 1886 by Sir Arthur Blomfield in grand Italianate style

The Cock Tavern, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Cock Tavern, 1902. Doorway of the Cock Tavern in Fleet Street in the City of London, (since demolished). From " The English Illustrated Magazine", Volume XXVII, April to September 1902

Group at Hardhams Tobacco Shop, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Group at Hardhams Tobacco Shop, c1880. Customers taking snuff at Hardhams Tobacco Shop in Fleet Street, City of London, in the 18th century. From " Old and New London"

A meeting of the Royal Society in Crane Court, Fleet Street, London, 18th century, (c1880). Isaac Newton is in the Presidents chair and the mace of the Royal Society, granted to it by Charles II

First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
First Floor Grill Room of the Cock Overlooking Fleet Street, c1935. Interior of an ale house in the City of London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by St. John Adcock

St. Dunstans Fleet Street, Izaak Waltons Parish Church, c1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Dunstans Fleet Street, Izaak Waltons Parish Church, c1935. The church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in the City of London, used by English writer Izaak Walton (c1594-1683)

Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Creator: Unknown
Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Map showing London as it was in the 16th century or so. On the right is Bridewell, on the banks of the Fleet River between Fleet Street and the River Thames

The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). The Royal Society, (also known as the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge), occupied Crane Court, Fleet Street

Waithmans Shop, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Waithmans Shop, (1897). Waithman & Bristow, linen drapers shop in Fleet Street, London, as it might have looked in the 18th century. The sign says Importers of Irish Linens Calico Prints

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"Fleet Street: A Historic Hub of Journalism and Culture" Step into the bustling streets of Fleet Street, a legendary district in London that has long been synonymous with journalism and printing. This iconic location was once home to Shoe Lane, where the presses roared day and night, bringing the news to life. In the early 1900s, Fleet Street was at its peak as it housed one of London's most prominent newspapers - The Daily Telegraph. Imagine the hustle and bustle as journalists worked tirelessly to print each edition, capturing stories that shaped history. Rainy days on Fleet Street added an air of mystery and romance to this vibrant neighborhood. As raindrops fell gently on cobblestone streets, umbrellas popped open like colorful blooms against a backdrop of historic buildings such as Temple Bar Memorial and Childs Bank. Fleet Street's influence extended beyond London's borders. Maps from Oldham OL4 1 to Manchester M18 8 showcased how this street connected communities far and wide. From West Lindsey LN1 1 to Kirklees HD8 9 or Bolton BL6 6, people relied on Fleet Street for their daily dose of news from near and far. The legacy goes beyond printing presses; it is also steeped in literary history. Dr Johnson and Boswell strolled these very pavements in awe-inspiring scenes captured by artist Charles Green in his masterpiece from 1884. Their conversations echoed through time, inspiring generations with their wit and wisdom. As you wander along Fleet Street today, don't miss the Dragon Sculpture adorning Temple Bar Memorial – a symbol representing strength amidst change. It serves as a reminder that while technology may have transformed journalism forever since those early days when ink flowed freely here, the spirit remains alive. Fleet Street stands tall as a testament to journalistic excellence throughout centuries – an enduring symbol etched into London's cultural fabric.