Hammersmith Collection (page 8)

The Never-Never Land by Wilson Barrett
Promotional postcard for The Never-Never Land by Wilson Barrett. First produced at the Grand Hull, 1st February and Kings Hammersmith, 21st March 1904

The Man Who Came Back by Henrietta Schrier
Promotional postcard for The Man Who Came Back by Henrietta Schrier & Lodge Percy. First produced as The Slacker, Grand Theatre, Nottingham, 27th March 1916

Advertisement for the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, 1919
1919 advert for the Palais de Danse, a vast and hugely popular dance venue in West London where American jazz bands played the tunes

The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A McLeod Loader
Promotional postcard of The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A. McLeod Loader (real name Alfred M. Daylor). First produced St. Helens, 2nd March and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 2nd November 1903

The latest craze - ballet on skates, 1929
Photographs reporting on the craze for ice dancing over normal dancing in 1929. The skaters featured were performing ice cabaret at the Hammersmith Ice-Drome which opened on 30 December 1929

William Bull MP
Sir Willam James Bull, MP (1863 - 1931) British solicitor and Conservative politician. MP for Hammersmith (1900-1918) and Hammersmith South (1918-1929). Created a Baronet, of Hammersmith in 1922

Students at a school for women chemists, WW1
Women at a London County Council school in Hammersmith, training in chemistry following the acceptance of women dispensers by the Army medical authorities during the First World War

Death Plaque of Corporal Henry Leonard Amess
Death Plaque in the name of 290043 Corporal Henry Leonard Amess, 1st/10th (T.F.) Battalion, Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex Regiment). Born Hammersmith, London. Enlisted Shepherds Bush, Middlesex

Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Two workmen looking at an architectural plan on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. They are Stan Strowbridge (left)

Queen Charlottes birthday Ball, 1930
Queen Charlottes Birthday Ball, held at the May Fair Hotel, to raise funds for the Queen Charlotte Hospital at Hammersmith

Hammersmith Infirmary, London
The Hammersmith Infirmary, opened in 1905 on Du Cane Road, was the most visible section of a site which also included a new Hammersmith workhouse. Date: 1909

Sir William J. Bull MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR WILLIAM JAMES BULL MP, 1st Baronet (1863-1931) British solicitor and Conservative politician. MP for Hammersmith (1900-1918) and Hammersmith South (1918-1929)

Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith suspension bridge built by Tierney Clark. Date: 1827

Brandenburg House, on the Thames as Hammersmith, Date: early 19th century

Doves Hammersmith
The Doves public house, on the Thames as Hammersmith, Date: circa 1880

Ravenscourt Park Date: 1888

The General Strike - incidents of the Strike 1926
The arrest of a woman (between two policemen in centre foreground) at Hammersmith Broadway in West London during the General Strike

Sam. Richardson home 2
Samuel RICHARDSONs home in the west London suburb of Hammersmith, somewhat grander than his earlier home at Parsons Green. Date: CIRCA 1750

Nymph Immortality Attended Loves Crowning Bust
Artokoloro

Thames Hammersmith ca 1836 Watercolor graphite
Artokoloro

Thames Silhouette
Two men next to a jetty stand silhouetted against the River Thames seen from Hammersmith Bridge in West London, looking Westward

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The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race: under Hammersmith Bridge

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THE INTER-UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE: 1. Hammersmith Bridge; 2. The " Dead Heat"

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SWIMMING MATCH IN THE THAMES FOR THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP; 1. The Plunge. 2. The Race: Hammersmith Bridge. 3. Various Styles of Swimming. 4. Winner coming in. 5. Presentation of the Medal, UK

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The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race: Scene at Hammersmith Bridge, London, Uk, 1866

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Christmas at Nazareth House, Hammersmith, London, 1874

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Thames Watermens Regatta, the Chancellor s, " Near Hammersmith Bridge, Wherry for Presentation to the Prince of Wales

A section of a sheet from the survey of London and its environs, 1741-5, pub
BAL97989 A section of a sheet from the survey of London and its environs, 1741-5, pub. 1769 (engraving) by Rocque, John (d.1762) (after); Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Library, London

The Thames at Hammersmith in Winter, 1895 (b / w photo)
XJF472286 The Thames at Hammersmith in Winter, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Brook Green Fair (w / c)
BAL33427 Brook Green Fair (w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 35.6x49.3 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Main Drainage of London, 1865 (engraving)
XJF3037869 Main Drainage of London, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Drainage of London)

The Artist and His Family The Artists Family The West Family Signed and dated, lower left: " B. West, 1770/72[?]" [mostly illegible], Benjamin West, 1738-1820, American

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1866. Spectators on the Hammersmith Bridge, watching the Oxford and Cambridge Universities yearly boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1866

The Thames
March 1908: Boats in the river thames, seen from Hammersmith bridge. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Palais de Dance
1st March 1920: The dance floor at the Palais de Dance, Hammersmith, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rubbish Pile
8th February 1979: Piles of rubbish near Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, London, during the dustmens strike. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

A flyingboat lands on the Thames, Hammersmith during trials
With limited facilities at Croydon Airport, plans for a new airport at Hammersmith, London, were considered. A flyingboat lands on the Thames during trials, with Hammersmith Bridge in the background

Blitz in London -- Standish Road, Hammersmith, WW2
Blitz in London -- repairing a fractured water main in Standish Road, King Street, Hammersmith, 4 September 1940. A bomb-damaged house can be seen, top left

LCC-LFB AFS exercise
A London firewoman acting as a radio operator on the heavy unit from Hammersmith fire station at a combined full-time/auxiliary fire exercise

Blitz in London -- clearance and repair of bomb damage in King Street, Hammersmith, West London

HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE, 1828. View of the suspension bridge over the Thames in Hammersmith, London, England. Steel engraving, English, 1828, after Thomas Shepherd

ENGLAND: GHOST, 1804. John Graham, the Hammersmith Ghost. Etching and engraving, English, 1804

The Mall, Hammersmith, London Date: circa 1910s

Hammersmith Town Hall
The Old Town Hall, Hammersmith, west London. Date: 19th century

Fulham and Hammersmith workhouse, London
An architects bird s-eye view of the Fulham and Hammersmith union workhouse, designed by Alfred Gilbert, and opened in 1849 on Fulham Palace Road, London. Date: 1849

Sketch of the interior of the Hammersmith Palais de Dance, 1926 Date: 1926

Dining Room, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
View inside the dining room of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London, with male inmates eating at tables and queueing to be served

Entrance Hall, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
Men pass through the turnstiles in the entrance hall of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

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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.