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Great George Street Collection

Great George Street is a picturesque and historic street located in Wigan, WN3 4

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: One of the early traffic lights, 1850

One of the early traffic lights, 1850
3331089 One of the early traffic lights, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting one of the early traffic lights. It was 7.3m high, with signal arms)

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Wigan WN3 4 Map

Wigan WN3 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan WN3 4

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: St Georges Chapel, Great George Street (pencil & w / c on paper)

St Georges Chapel, Great George Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832015 St Georges Chapel, Great George Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cashin, Edward (fl.1823-26); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Government buildings, as seen from St Jamess Park; Bridge Street and Great George Street

Government buildings, as seen from St Jamess Park; Bridge Street and Great George Street
5990646 Government buildings, as seen from St Jamess Park; Bridge Street and Great George Street, as seen from Westminster Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: St Georges Chapel, showing Great George Street, from the corner of Park Street

St Georges Chapel, showing Great George Street, from the corner of Park Street
2832014 St Georges Chapel, showing Great George Street, from the corner of Park Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Opening of the Leeds Exhibition by the Prince of Wales, the Procession passing through Great

Opening of the Leeds Exhibition by the Prince of Wales, the Procession passing through Great George-Street (engraving)
1588718 Opening of the Leeds Exhibition by the Prince of Wales, the Procession passing through Great George-Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: New Building of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Westminster (engraving)

New Building of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Westminster (engraving)
1598878 New Building of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Westminster SW1P 3 Map

Westminster SW1P 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster SW1P 3

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Preston PR1 1 Map

Preston PR1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Preston PR1 1

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Rochdale OL16 1 Map

Rochdale OL16 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rochdale OL16 1

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Leeds LS1 3 Map

Leeds LS1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS1 3

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Manchester M3 6 Map

Manchester M3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Manchester M3 6

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Liverpool L1 7 Map

Liverpool L1 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L1 7

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Waverley GU7 1 Map

Waverley GU7 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Waverley GU7 1

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Glasgow G12 8 Map

Glasgow G12 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G12 8

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Weymouth and Portland DT4 7 Map

Weymouth and Portland DT4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Weymouth and Portland DT4 7

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Bristol BS2 9 Map

Bristol BS2 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bristol BS2 9

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Bristol BS1 5 Map

Bristol BS1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bristol BS1 5

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Pendle BB8 0 Map

Pendle BB8 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Pendle BB8 0

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Government Offices Great George Street ( GOGGS ), Westminster, London, c1910

Government Offices Great George Street ( GOGGS ), Westminster, London, c1910. The building is occupied by HM Treasury and parts of the Cabinet Office

Background imageGreat George Street Collection: Covered market

Covered market, Great George Street area, Dublin, County Dublin, Eire (Ireland), Europe



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Great George Street is a picturesque and historic street located in Wigan, WN3 4, and is home to several notable landmarks and attractions that showcase the rich heritage of this charming town. One of the highlights is St Georges Chapel, a stunning architectural masterpiece. The intricate details of this chapel are beautifully captured in a pencil and watercolor painting on paper, showcasing its timeless beauty. As you stroll along Great George Street, you will be greeted by magnificent government buildings that dominate the skyline. A black and white photograph captures the grandeur of Bridge Street and Great George Street as seen from Westminster Bridge, offering a glimpse into the past. From the corner of Park Street, one can admire St Georges Chapel with Great George Street stretching out before it. This view encapsulates the harmonious blend between history and modernity that defines this vibrant street. In an engraving depicting the opening ceremony of Leeds Exhibition by Prince Wales, we witness a procession passing through Great George-Street. This event symbolizes not only historical significance but also showcases how this street has been at the heart of important cultural events throughout time. Another engraving portrays the new building of Institution Mechanical Engineers in Westminster - a testament to innovation and progress within these hallowed walls. Great George Street's location in Westminster (SW1P 3) makes it easily accessible from nearby towns such as Preston (PR1 1), Rochdale (OL16 1), Leeds (LS1 3), Manchester (M3 6), and Liverpool (L1 7). Its central position ensures that visitors from all around can experience its charm firsthand. Whether you are captivated by its architectural wonders or intrigued by its historical significance, it offers something for everyone. Take a journey through time as you explore this enchanting street filled with captivating sights waiting to be discovered.