Great Queen Street Collection

Newcastle House, Holborn, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
Newcastle House, Holborn, London, 1880. View of Newcastle House at the junction of Lincolns Inn Fields, Great Queen Street and Gate Street, Holborn. The house was built in the 17th century

Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons' Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, [London], 1864

"The Young Ravens", a Friday Dinner at Great Queen Street (engraving)
1058248 " The Young Ravens", a Friday Dinner at Great Queen Street (engraving) by Walker, Francis S. (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Young Ravens")

Freemasons Hall and Tavern, Great Queen Street, c. 1800 (w / c on paper)
3066178 Freemasons Hall and Tavern, Great Queen Street, c.1800 (w/c on paper) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); 13x22 cm; Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London, UK; eMuseum of Freemasonry; English

Boys Refuge, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln s-Inn Fields, the Shoemaking Department (engraving)
1609679 Boys Refuge, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln s-Inn Fields, the Shoemaking Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Refuge)

Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811 (litho)
6021315 Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, 1811)

Annual Pigeon Show of the Philio-Peristeron Society (engraving)
608660 Annual Pigeon Show of the Philio-Peristeron Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London (engraving)
604025 The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disasterous fire at Freemasons Hall)

Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, Mr F P Cockerell, Architect (engraving)
2812269 Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, Mr F P Cockerell, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street)

Front of the new Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Field, London (engraving)
604029 Front of the new Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Field, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabinet Maker, James Kinlock Walker, trade card (engraving)
984056 Cabinet Maker, James Kinlock Walker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet Maker, James Kinlock Walker)

Kingsway in 1904, looking south, prior to the extension to Aldwych; Kingsway, looking south
5990615 Kingsway in 1904, looking south, prior to the extension to Aldwych; Kingsway, looking south, from Great Queen Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Connaught Rooms, London, The Grand Hall (b / w photo)
3650551 Connaught Rooms, London, The Grand Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connaught Rooms, London, The Grand Hall)

Old houses in Great Queen Street, south side (engraving)
3636523 Old houses in Great Queen Street, south side (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old houses in Great Queen Street, south side)

Mark Masons Hall, Great Queen Street (litho)
6021313 Mark Masons Hall, Great Queen Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark Masons Hall, Great Queen Street)

Connaught Rooms, London, The Entrance Hall, A Lobby, The Main Staircase (b / w photo)
3650564 Connaught Rooms, London, The Entrance Hall, A Lobby, The Main Staircase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connaught Rooms, London)

The Disastrous Fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, the Scene of the Conflagration (engraving)
1044151 The Disastrous Fire at Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, the Scene of the Conflagration (engraving) by English School

The Reception of HRH The Prince of Wales as Past Grand Master
145442 The Reception of HRH The Prince of Wales as Past Grand Master, 1st December 1869 (oil on canvas) by Rosenthal, Sigismund (1813-84); 101.5x132 cm; Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

The New Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-Street (engraving)
1104030 The New Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-Street)

Camden WC2B 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Camden WC2B 5

Cheshire East SK11 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East SK11 6

Dartford DA1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dartford DA1 1

The opening of the Masonic Peace Memorial, Great Queen Street, London, 19 July 1933, (1935). The Masonic Temple...was opened by the Duke of Connaught

Old Houses in Great Queen Street, South Side, 1850, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses in Great Queen Street, South Side, 1850, (1881). Neoclassical terrace in Holborn, London. Famous residents include painter John Opie and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan

View of houses in Great Queen Street, Holborn, Camden, London, 1879. Artist: Henry Dixon
View of houses in Great Queen Street, Holborn, Camden, London, 1879

Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, 1811. View with figures and a horse-drawn coach in the street

Interior of the Great Room of Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, c1800
Interior of the Great Room of the Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, c1800. View with allegorical figures and objects around a table

View of an event in the Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, c1810

Dr Syntax at Free Masons Hall, Holborn, London, 1820. Interior view of the hall during a banquet

Dr Syntax at Free Masons Hall, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax at Free Masons Hall, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

James Boswells house, Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
James Boswells house, Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, 1912. The home of the Scottish diarist and man of letters James Boswell (1740-1795), friend and biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson

Residence of John Hoole, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. Artist: C J Smith
Residence of John Hoole, the translator of Ariosto, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. The home of John Hoole (1727-1803)

Freemasons Hall Great Queen Street Masons Freemasons
Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Trade Card for J. Sanders, Printmaker, 1782. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for J. Sanders, Printmaker, 1782

Source Size = 5008 x 3781
" the Young Ravens", a Friday Dinner at Great Queen Street

The New Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, Uk, 1869

Source Size = 2644 x 2496
Boys Refuge, Great Queen Street, Lincoln s-Inn Fields: the Shoemaking Department

OLD HOUSES IN GREAT QUEEN STREET, SOUTH SIDE. London, UK, 19th century engraving

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Great Queen Street, located in the heart of London, is a place steeped in history and brimming with fascinating stories. From the enchanting engravings depicting "The Young Ravens" to the bustling Friday Dinner at Great Queen Street, this vibrant street has witnessed countless moments that have shaped its character. One cannot help but be captivated by the sight of Freemasons Hall and Tavern on Great Queen Street, as depicted in a watercolor painting from c. 1800. The grandeur of this establishment speaks volumes about the importance it held within society during that era. Another engraving showcases Boys Refuge on Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, specifically highlighting its Shoemaking Department. This glimpse into the past reveals how institutions like these played a vital role in providing opportunities for young boys to learn valuable skills. The lithograph of Freemasons Tavern takes us back to 1811 when it was a hub for social gatherings and celebrations. It serves as a reminder of how places like these were not only venues for entertainment but also served as meeting points for various societies and organizations. An intriguing engraving captures an Annual Pigeon Show organized by the Philio-Peristeron Society on Great Queen Street. This unique event highlights both the eccentricities and passions that existed within Victorian society. However, not all moments captured are joyous ones. An engraving depicts The disastrous fire at Freemasons Hall which ravaged through Great Queen Street, leaving behind destruction and devastation. This tragic incident reminds us of how even historic landmarks can fall victim to unforeseen circumstances. Architectural enthusiasts will appreciate engravings showcasing both old and new iterations of Freemasons Hall on Great Queen Street designed by Mr F. P Cockerell. These images showcase architectural brilliance while reflecting changes over time. A trade card belonging to Cabinet Maker James Kinlock Walker offers insight into some lesser-known professions thriving along this iconic street during yesteryears.