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Background imageHammersmith Collection: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith (b / w photo)

St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith (b / w photo)
3637643 St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls School from the playing fields, Hammersmith)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 1849, A prospect of the Thames Regatta (engraving)

1849, A prospect of the Thames Regatta (engraving)
2809921 1849, A prospect of the Thames Regatta (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A prospect of the Thames Regatta)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: The swimming bath of St Pauls School (b / w photo)

The swimming bath of St Pauls School (b / w photo)
733965 The swimming bath of St Pauls School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The swimming bath of St Pauls School, in Hammersmith, London)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: The gymnasium of St Pauls School (b / w photo)

The gymnasium of St Pauls School (b / w photo)
733960 The gymnasium of St Pauls School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gymnasium of St Pauls School, in Hammersmith, London)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Interior of No. 8 Hammersmith Terrace, built c. 1735 (photo)

Interior of No. 8 Hammersmith Terrace, built c. 1735 (photo)
HB3372 Interior of No.8 Hammersmith Terrace, built c.1735 (photo) by English School, (18th century); London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Artistic and domestic training at the William Street Board School, Hammersmith, London (litho)

Artistic and domestic training at the William Street Board School, Hammersmith, London (litho)
6014104 Artistic and domestic training at the William Street Board School, Hammersmith, London (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

New Members of the House of Commons (engraving)
1623136 New Members of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: The Godolphin School, Hammersmith (engraving)

The Godolphin School, Hammersmith (engraving)
1620305 The Godolphin School, Hammersmith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Godolphin School, Hammersmith)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Nazareth House, the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor (engraving)

Nazareth House, the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor (engraving)
1602991 Nazareth House, the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nazareth House)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: St Pauls Girls School (b / w photo)

St Pauls Girls School (b / w photo)
3650501 St Pauls Girls School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Girls School)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: The Kings Theatre, Hammersmith (b / w photo)

The Kings Theatre, Hammersmith (b / w photo)
3657134 The Kings Theatre, Hammersmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Theatre, Hammersmith)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Ravenscourt Square, Ravenscourt Park, London (b / w photo)

Ravenscourt Square, Ravenscourt Park, London (b / w photo)
3095062 Ravenscourt Square, Ravenscourt Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenscourt Square, Ravenscourt Park, London)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: St. Pauls School, with the Old 'Red Cow, 'Hammersmith (b / w photo)

St. Pauls School, with the Old "Red Cow, "Hammersmith (b / w photo)
3092040 St. Pauls School, with the Old " Red Cow, " Hammersmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageHammersmith Collection: London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of

London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of Grahame White at Wormwood Scrubs, following a test flight before the start of the Daily Mail London to Manchester

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Hysterical Bay City Rollers fans outside the Odeon Hammersmith after the groups concert

Hysterical Bay City Rollers fans outside the Odeon Hammersmith after the groups concert. 1st June 1975

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. Having a playful discussion. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 9 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting

9 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek. He gets a kiss from June

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly

7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly, the remains of her husband Billy McComb. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside

5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled

6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled, and we see June return to the stage in a change of outfit. The first time she has seen her husband supposidly burnt to a skeleton

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly 'roast'

4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly "roast"
4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly " roast" her husband on live TV. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin

3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin, whilst his wife June lights the flame. In the next frames, we shall see June ignite the coffin ablaze

Background imageHammersmith Collection: 1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Womens Amateur Rowing Association Regatta at Hammersmith

Womens Amateur Rowing Association Regatta at Hammersmith. Cvil Service crew, the champions, walking town to the water. 26th June 1933

Background imageHammersmith Collection: People walk along the River Thames between Hammersmith and Kew, London. August 1954

People walk along the River Thames between Hammersmith and Kew, London. August 1954

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Scenes along the River Thames between Kew and Hammersmith, London. August 1954

Scenes along the River Thames between Kew and Hammersmith, London. August 1954

Background imageHammersmith Collection: In Hammersmith Road, West London situated the fourth of the series of Rowton Houses

In Hammersmith Road, West London situated the fourth of the series of Rowton Houses, a poor mens hotel, for sixpences per night. Photograph showing the courtyard where the lodgers can relax

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Children canoeing on the boating lake in the grounds of Ravenscourt House, Hammersmith

Children canoeing on the boating lake in the grounds of Ravenscourt House, Hammersmith, west London. Date: 1939

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Joan Baez, Odeon Hammersmith, London, 1977. Creator: Brian O Connor

Joan Baez, Odeon Hammersmith, London, 1977. Creator: Brian O Connor
Joan Baez, Odeon Hammersmith, London, 1977

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Thames Regatta, Passing Hammersmith Bridge 1946

Thames Regatta, Passing Hammersmith Bridge 1946
Rowing boats passing Hammersmith bridge. Date: 1846

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Thames Regatta, The Struggle 1846

Thames Regatta, The Struggle 1846
Thames Regatta, London. Date: 1846

Background imageHammersmith Collection: On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836. Creator: John Varley I

On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836. Creator: John Varley I
On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Hammersmith and Fulham W6 7 Map

Hammersmith and Fulham W6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham W6 7

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Hammersmith and Fulham W6 0 Map

Hammersmith and Fulham W6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham W6 0

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Hammersmith and Fulham W6 9 Map

Hammersmith and Fulham W6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham W6 9

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Amber Valley DE5 3 Map

Amber Valley DE5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Amber Valley DE5 3

Background imageHammersmith Collection: A U MacKinnon, Scottish Meisters, New Hammersmith Palace

A U MacKinnon, Scottish Meisters, New Hammersmith Palace
A U MacKinnon, in Scottish Meisters, at the New Hammersmith Palace, King Street, West London. 20th century

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Art Blakey Sextet, Jazz Expo, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Art Blakey Sextet, Jazz Expo, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Art Blakey Sextet, Jazz Expo, London, 1968

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Thelonious Monk, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Thelonious Monk, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Thelonious Monk, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Roy Eldridge, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Hammersmith, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Roy Eldridge, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Hammersmith, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Roy Eldridge, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Hammersmith, London, 1962

Background imageHammersmith Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Oxford wins the Boat Race!. Annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities, on the River Thames

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Altar for the Oxford Movement Catholic Centenary

Altar for the Oxford Movement Catholic Centenary held at the White City Stadium, Hammersmith, London on 9th July 1933 - over 50, 000 people attended the High Mass. Date: 1933

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Louis Armstrong on stage, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett

Louis Armstrong on stage, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong on stage, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968

Background imageHammersmith Collection: Louis Armstrong, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Louis Armstrong, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1962




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"Hammersmith: A Historic Borough Embracing Art, Culture, and Scenic Beauty" Discover the captivating essence of Hammersmith, a borough in West London that seamlessly blends history with modern vibrancy. From its iconic landmarks to cultural events, it has something for everyone. Step back in time as you gaze upon the vintage Beggars Opera Poster, a testament to the area's rich theatrical heritage. This renowned play once graced the stages of Hammersmith, leaving an indelible mark on its artistic legacy. Marvel at the majestic Hammersmith Bridge, an architectural marvel that has spanned across River Thames since 1828. Its elegant design stands as a testament to engineering brilliance and offers breathtaking views of London's bustling waterway. Immerse yourself in history as you explore London arms and seals adorning various structures throughout Hammersmith. These symbols tell tales of centuries past and remind us of this borough's significant place within England's capital city. Transport yourself to 1921 through adverts for Palais de Danse – a vibrant dance hall that once lit up Hammersmith nights with music and revelry. The echoes of laughter and rhythmic melodies still linger within these historic walls. Crossing over Hammersmith Bridge today reveals not only picturesque scenery but also pays homage to Sir Francis Ronalds – an innovative inventor who laid down one of the world's first electric telegraphs here in 1816. His pioneering spirit lives on through this bridge. Witness unique sights like an Officer and Unicyclist navigating through busy streets; such unexpected encounters add charm to everyday life in Hammersmith. Quirky moments like these make this borough truly special. Hop aboard The Hammersmith Bus – a reliable mode of transportation connecting locals with neighboring areas while offering glimpses into daily life along its route. It weaves together diverse communities under one shared journey towards progress. Feel your heart race as you witness the thrilling Boat Race on Hammersmith's waters.