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Hackney Collection (#3)

"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

Background imageHackney Collection: Photograph of Goldsmiths Arms, Hackney, London

Photograph of Goldsmiths Arms, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageHackney Collection: Photograph of Forester PH, Hackney, London

Photograph of Forester PH, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Forester

Background imageHackney Collection: Photograph of Fleetwood PH, Hackney Road, London

Photograph of Fleetwood PH, Hackney Road, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1924

Background imageHackney Collection: Photograph of Earl Amhurst PH, Hackney, London

Photograph of Earl Amhurst PH, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageHackney Collection: Photograph of Duke Of Sussex PH, Hackney, London

Photograph of Duke Of Sussex PH, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageHackney Collection: Duke Of Cambridge PH, Hackney Road (Old), London

Duke Of Cambridge PH, Hackney Road (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageHackney Collection: Duke Of Cambridge PH, Hackney Road (New), London

Duke Of Cambridge PH, Hackney Road (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageHackney Collection: New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603399 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Background imageHackney Collection: Christmas Day at the North Eastern Hospital 1904

Christmas Day at the North Eastern Hospital 1904
Christmas Day in a childrens Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with stockings, crackers, dolls

Background imageHackney Collection: Christmas Festivities at the North Eastern Hospital 1905

Christmas Festivities at the North Eastern Hospital 1905
Infants at the Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with crackers, dolls, beads and a angel topper

Background imageHackney Collection: New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)

New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)
1600382 New Borough Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Borough Mayors. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 November 1900)

Background imageHackney Collection: Manor House, Dalston

Manor House, Dalston
View of the Manor House, Dalston, once occupied by the Tyssen family who owned large swathes of Hackney, but by the later part of the 19th century had become a Refuge for Destitute Females. Date: 1875

Background imageHackney Collection: Black and White House Hackney

Black and White House Hackney
The Black and White House, on the junction of Mare Street and Morning Lane in Hackney, London, was built in 1578. In the 17th century it was the residence of the Sir Thomas Vyners family

Background imageHackney Collection: Hackney Church

Hackney Church
View of Hackney Church in 1750. From the 14th century the church was dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo until, in 1660, it was rededicated to Saint John the Baptist

Background imageHackney Collection: Hackney Views

Hackney Views
Views of prominent Hackney buildings - Brook House, 1765, Barbers Barn, 1750 and Shore Place, 1736. Date: 1875

Background imageHackney Collection: Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing

Watering the Streets, Little Boy at the Crossing and the Flowerpot Man. Man spreading water on the streets in front of a butchers shop 76

Background imageHackney Collection: The Old Manor House, Hackney

The Old Manor House, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Tyssen family. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageHackney Collection: Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer

Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer, in the church of St. Helen, Bishopsgate Street. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageHackney Collection: A cart race in an English town with an accident in

A cart race in an English town with an accident in the foreground with passengers thrown on the street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageHackney Collection: Pencarrow, Bodmin, Cornwall

Pencarrow, Bodmin, Cornwall, the seat of Lady Molesworth, widow of Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth, 7th Baronet. The Molesworth family owned Spring Garden estate in Jamaica

Background imageHackney Collection: Gare de l Est, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur

Gare de l Est, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326505 Gare de l Est, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, engraved by Aubrun, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

Background imageHackney Collection: A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)

A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966806 A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHackney Collection: Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 20 November 1848 (engraving)

Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 20 November 1848 (engraving)
611417 Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 20 November 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bazaar and Fancy Fair)

Background imageHackney Collection: Old House in Well Street, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Prior of St John of Jerusalem

Old House in Well Street, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Prior of St John of Jerusalem (engraving)
609135 Old House in Well Street, Hackney, formerly the residence of the Prior of St John of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School

Background imageHackney Collection: Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur

Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326504 Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

Background imageHackney Collection: Perspective view of the Royal Academy of Arts, engraved by W. Walker (fl

Perspective view of the Royal Academy of Arts, engraved by W. Walker (fl
GHL266793 Perspective view of the Royal Academy of Arts, engraved by W. Walker (fl.1775-92) 1795 (engraving) by Sandby, Paul (1730/1-1809) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageHackney Collection: Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b / w photo)

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812631 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road, London, 1936 (b / w photo)

Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812588 Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: Boundary Estate: exterior of Cleeve Buildings, London, 1901 (photo)

Boundary Estate: exterior of Cleeve Buildings, London, 1901 (photo)
1812540 Boundary Estate: exterior of Cleeve Buildings, London, 1901 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shoreditch)

Background imageHackney Collection: Queen Mary laying flowers at Hackney, WW1

Queen Mary laying flowers at Hackney, WW1
Queen Mary laying flowers at Hackney during the First World War. 1916

Background imageHackney Collection: The New London School Board (b / w photo)

The New London School Board (b / w photo)
1598172 The New London School Board (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New London School Board)

Background imageHackney Collection: LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London. Date: 1949

Background imageHackney Collection: Warehouse building in Mare Street, Hackney, after a fire

Warehouse building in Mare Street, Hackney, after a fire
Warehouse building in Mare Street, Hackney, East London, after a fire. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageHackney Collection: Hackney awaiting for Prince Princess of Wales 1896 Hackney awaiting for Prince

Hackney awaiting for Prince Princess of Wales 1896 Hackney awaiting for Prince
Hackney awaiting for the arrival of Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark), to open a Bazaar in the aid of the Hackney

Background imageHackney Collection: Hackney (chromolitho)

Hackney (chromolitho)
982511 Hackney (chromolitho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hackney. Illustration for British Sports by Henry Alken)

Background imageHackney Collection: Church of St John, Hackney and Church of St Thomas, Southwark (engraving)

Church of St John, Hackney and Church of St Thomas, Southwark (engraving)
983879 Church of St John, Hackney and Church of St Thomas, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St John, Hackney and Church of St Thomas)

Background imageHackney Collection: A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho)

A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho)
668342 A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating.); © Look and Learn; Swiss

Background imageHackney Collection: Advert for Mr Jacobs, magician and ventriloquist (engraving)

Advert for Mr Jacobs, magician and ventriloquist (engraving)
602625 Advert for Mr Jacobs, magician and ventriloquist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Mr Jacobs, magician and ventriloquist)

Background imageHackney Collection: City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park

City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park, First Stone laid on Wednesday Last (engraving)
1625761 City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-Park, First Stone laid on Wednesday Last (engraving) by English School

Background imageHackney Collection: Fall of Three Houses in Amherst-Road, Hackney (engraving)

Fall of Three Houses in Amherst-Road, Hackney (engraving)
1620170 Fall of Three Houses in Amherst-Road, Hackney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of Three Houses in Amherst-Road, Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHackney Collection: The Black and White House, Hackney (engraving)

The Black and White House, Hackney (engraving)
3629013 The Black and White House, Hackney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black and White House, Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: Columbia Market, Hackney (engraving)

Columbia Market, Hackney (engraving)
3637005 Columbia Market, Hackney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbia Market, Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: The house in which John Howard was born (engraving)

The house in which John Howard was born (engraving)
729163 The house in which John Howard was born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house in which John Howard was born in Lower Clapton, London)

Background imageHackney Collection: A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him
2962409 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. pub

Background imageHackney Collection: View of Hackney church taken from the organ gallery in May 1827 (coloured engraving)

View of Hackney church taken from the organ gallery in May 1827 (coloured engraving)
609141 View of Hackney church taken from the organ gallery in May 1827 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHackney Collection: The house of the Latymere in Hackney (engraving)

The house of the Latymere in Hackney (engraving)
609133 The house of the Latymere in Hackney (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house of the Latymere in Hackney)

Background imageHackney Collection: Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch

Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms
585848 Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms, Hackney, London (engraving) by English School




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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.