Hackney Collection (#12)

Source Size = 1696 x 1905
Gipsy Life Round London: Tent at Hackney, 1880

Source Size = 1892 x 1910
Gipsy Life Round London: Tent at Hackney Wick, 1880

Source Size = 1885 x 1892
Gipsy Life Round London: Tent at Hackney, 1880

The Little Godfathers, 1776, engraved in 1777 by Pierre Charles Baquoy (1759-1829)
XIR346130 The Little Godfathers, 1776, engraved in 1777 by Pierre Charles Baquoy (1759-1829) and Charles Emmanuel Patas (1744-1802) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

MR. R. G. WEBSTER, M. P. St. George, Hanover Square, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom
MR. R. G. WEBSTER, M.P. St. George, Hanover Square, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain

Lord Shaftesbury Going to Open the Costers Hall, Hoxton, 1875

ABNEY HOUSE, STOKE NEWINGTON, a district in the London Borough of Hackney. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner s-Fields, on Monday Last (engraving)
XJF2920862 Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner s-Fields, on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London
XJF275636 Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London, 1866 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Jack Fishing, Lea Bridge, from a set of six images of Angling (hand-coloured
XYC283274 Jack Fishing, Lea Bridge, from a set of six images of Angling (hand-coloured litho) by Heath, Henry (fl.1824-35); 22.5x28.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper)
XCF261699 Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of East London, plates 20-21, from Carys Actual Survey of Middlesex
XYC258622 Map of East London, plates 20-21, from Carys Actual Survey of Middlesex, 1786 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cary, John (c.1754-1835) (after); 15.2x21.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Presentation of the Mares to the Holy Father, caricature of the introduction of Adelaide
XIR218294 Presentation of the Mares to the Holy Father, caricature of the introduction of Adelaide (1732-1800) and Victoire de France (1733-99) to the Pope

Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St. Pauls School Inscribed in brown paint, across bottom: " This portrait of Benjamin Moreland, now first master of St

Feeding Swans
circa 1890: Children feeding swans in Victoria Park, Hackney, London. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

ENGLAND: GYPSY CAMP, 1880. A knife-grinder at a gypsy encampment at Hackney Wick, London, England. English engraving, 1880

Motor Badge
11th January 1917: A hackney carriage with a new licensed motor badge. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hackney High Rise
14th February 1977: Tower block housing in Hackney. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Broadway Market, picked garlic for sale, Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

West Hackney Church, London Date: 1905

Central Station - Santiago, Chile
Central Station (Estacion Central de los F. F. C. C. del Estado) - Santiago, Chile Date: circa 1910s

Bank of England viewed from Mansion House. Photo taken c1895-6

Charles Greens 100th ascent
Watercolour of Charles Greens 100th ascent from the Mermaid Tavern Hackney, 14 May 1832. [Cuthbert-Hodgson Collection]

William Elmes Prime Bang Up at Hackney [Caricature of Sadlers Eighteenth Ascent form the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney. 12 August, 1811]. [Cuthbert-Hodgson Collection]

Frederick Settle Barff (1823-1887) English chemist born at Hackney, Greater London. Inventor of the Barff (Bower-Barff) process for preventing the corrosion of iron

Mr. E. Dresser Rogers Camberwell
Mr. R. G. Webster, M.p. St. George, Hanover Square, London, UK, Britain, United Kingdom, U.k. Great Britain

ABNEY HOUSE, STOKE NEWINGTON, a district in the London Borough of Hackney. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Lord Shaftesbury Going to Open the Costers Hall, Hoxton, 1875

Sadlers royal balloon flight, 1811
Sadlers royal balloon flight. Artwork of English aeronaut James Sadler (1751-1828) ascending in a balloon on 12 August 1811, with Captain Paget (right) of the Royal Navy

Distorted rails after fire in Hackney, East London
Distorted rails after a fire at Wallis Road, Hackney, East London, 16 August 1955. The fire involved baled cork in the arch under Clarnico Bridge on the railway line between Stratford

Button from the Strand Union Workhouse, London
A corroded metal button from an inmates uniform at the Hackney Union workhouse. Date: Date unknown

Button from Hackney Union Workhouse, London
A metal button from an inmates uniform at the Hackney Union workhouse. Date: Date unknown

LCC-LFB aftermath of fire, Hackney Road, East London
The aftermath of fire in Hackney Road, showing the dishevelled contents of a room

ENGLAND: GYPSIES, 1880. Tent at a Gypsy encampment in Hackney, London

Sadler and Paget balloon ascent, Hackney
The ascent of James Sadler and Captain Paget from the Mermaid at Hackney, London. They descended near Tilbury Fort in Essex. 12 August 1811

Balloon ascending with Sadler and Paget
A balloon ascending with Mr Sadler and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London, watched by a crowd of spectators. 12 August 1811

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12, 1811

HACKNEY HORSE SHOW
The Hackney Class line-up at a Horse Show, the Wirral, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Victoria Park Lake
The fine boating lake at Victoria Park, Hackney, east London. Date: 1930s

Workhouse bowl and mug
An inmates soup or gruel bowl and spoon from the Hackney workhouse and a mug from the Bootle workhouse, all marked with their unions monogram. Each held up to two pints of liquid. Date: Date unknown

French Cream room at a sweet factory, London
Women handle large wooden trays in the French Cream room at the sweet manufacturers Clarke, Nickolls and Coombs, at Hackney Wick, London. The firm made Clarincos chocolates

Liquorice room at a sweet factory, London
Women at work in the Liquorice room at the sweet manufacturers Clarke, Nickolls and Coombs, at Hackney Wick, London. The firm also made Clarincos chocolates

Lieutenant R. Davies
Lieutenant Robert Davies(1900-1975), who received the George Cross for commanding the bomb disposal unit which saved St. Pauls Cathedral during the Blitz

Filling Oil Cans - Hackney Wick
A female employee fills BP Oil Cans at a plant in Hackney Wick, London

Filling large fuel barrels - Hackney Wick
A factory employee checks progress as large barrels are filled with fuel oil at Hackney Wick, London

Air and Petrol test - Hackey Wick
Female employees at the BP works at Hackney Wick, London perform an air and petrol test

Sealing Cans - Hackney Wick

Spirit Photo Ada Dean 1920
Spirit photograph by medium, Ada Dean. Sitters, Miss Dean and Mr Rist with an unidentified female spirit.. Taken at 59 Holland Park Road in the presence of the President of the Hackney Society of

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Hackney" Step back in time with an old street map of Bethnal Green and Hackney from 1908, revealing the fascinating evolution of this vibrant London borough. Discover the resilience at the LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station, a testament to its ability to overcome challenges throughout history. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets as you hop aboard a classic London Routemaster bus, witnessing firsthand how transportation has shaped this dynamic neighborhood. Uncover the secrets behind London's arms and seals, symbols that represent Hackney's unique identity within the larger tapestry of England's capital city. Take a leisurely stroll along Grand Union Canal, where picturesque views merge with urban life, showcasing Hackney's harmonious blend of natural beauty and metropolitan energy. Witness bravery at its finest at LCC-MFB Hackney fire station in E9, where dedicated firefighters have long served their community with unwavering commitment. Transport yourself to another era as you find yourself seated in the stalls at Empire Theatre in 1894, experiencing entertainment that captivated audiences for generations. Leaf through S Dixon & Co seed catalogue - a glimpse into Hackney's agricultural past when it was known for its green spaces and flourishing gardens. Marvel at Redchurch Street and Turville Street corner in Shoreditch - an intersection brimming with creativity and innovation that defines modern-day Hackney. Travel back to c1830 as you gaze upon the south-west view of London Orphan Asylum in Lower Clapton. Witness how compassion has always been woven into this neighborhood's fabric. Reflect on resilience during World War II as you stand amidst Clarnico Factory ruins in Hackney Wick after enduring devastating Blitz bombings - a reminder of strength rising from adversity. Bear witness to hope amid tragedy as we explore aftermath images following a major school fire; see how communities unite to rebuild and support one another in times of crisis.