Hyde Park Collection (#3)

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Raising the Ribs of the Transept Roof, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Raising the Ribs of the Transept Roof, 1850. The extraordinary resources of the contractors of the "Crystal Palace" have had no fitter occasion

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Moving a Pair of Transept Ribs... 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Moving a Pair of Transept Ribs, Framed Together, Previous to Hoisting, 1850. When the frame of double ribs is moved to its horizontal position above

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Gutter-Cutting Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Gutter-Cutting Machine, 1850. It must be borne in mind, that, besides the rain-water gutter in the top of the timber

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Painting Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Painting Machine, 1850. View of...the sash-bar painting apparatus...One of the sash-bars is occasionally passed between the brushes, to keep them clean

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. This is effected by means of the hydraulic press invented by Mr

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Punching Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Punching Machine, 1850. View of...the operations of punching bolt-holes in the bars of iron, and cutting off the ends by the shears

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Drilling Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Drilling Machine, 1850. One of Nathan Gough's four-horse vertical high-pressure engines is used for giving motion to the drilling

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Base of Column, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Base of Column, 1850....the construction of drainage is shown

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Glazing the Roof, 1850....three bays, each eight feet wide, and co-extensive with one 24-feet trussed girder, are clearly shewn

The Building in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - the Transept - (Looking North), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - the Transept - (Looking North), 1850. View of...the stately trees for whose especial protection the transept was added to Mr

The Building in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works, 1850. The scene on the ground is one of infinite bustle, and yet order

The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. In the view of the Building Works looking East - which was taken from an elevated position on the south side of

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Unloading Girders, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Unloading Girders, 1850. View of...the large crane, by which the cast-iron girders are unloaded from the waggon - one of Pickford's in the present

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Adzing and Planing Machinery, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Adzing and Planing Machinery, 1850. The machinery requisite for this twofold operation is fixed on a long deal bench, breast-high from the floor

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Circular Cutting Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Circular Cutting Machine, 1850. The timbers to be planed by the machine are placed on the top of a traversing stage

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Circular Plane - Showing Cutter, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Circular Plane - Showing Cutter, 1850. We were informed that this...is only the second machine of the kind which has been put up. It is patented by W

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Adze, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Adze, 1850. View of...a solid two-armed stout iron stock; to the end of each arm is attached an adze, 10½ inches long, and 4½ inches wide

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Sash-Bar Finishing Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the Sash-Bar Finishing Machine, 1850. As in every other part of the works the utmost skill is displayed with regard to economising power

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Glazing Wagon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Glazing Wagon, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Portion of the South Front, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Portion of the South Front, 1850. The South Front of the "Industrial Palace" towards the Kensington-road...when completed

The Sash-Bar Machine, for the Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Sash-Bar Machine, for the Great Exhibition Building, in Hyde Park, 1850....we find a communication from Mr. Paxton on this subject, dated 13th March, 1840, in which he says that

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Progress of the Building in Hyde Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Progress of the Building in Hyde Park, 1850. The progress of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition, next year

Visit of...Prince Albert to the Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Albert to the Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - the "Parting Cheer", 1850

Design by Joseph Paxton, F.L.S. for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Design by Joseph Paxton, F.L.S. for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851, 1850. The Crystal Palace was a prefabricated cast iron and glass building designed by Joseph Paxton

Constitution Hill, London, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Constitution Hill, London, 1850. Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington by Matthew Cotes Wyatt at Hyde Park Corner. It was later removed, and replaced by Decimus Burton's Wellington Arch

Ground Plan of the Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ground Plan of the Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park, [London], 1850. The plot of ground...is on the south side of Hyde-park

The ungentle shepherdess, A scene at the edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London (b / w photo)
5998537 The ungentle shepherdess, A scene at the edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Slade (Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder) go for a swim at The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. 26th June 1974

A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947). A four-in-hand, or coach-and-four, was a coach with four horses. Aquatint in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London

The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria, May 1, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, 1851: Opened by Queen Victoria, May 1, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening the Great Exhibition in the purpose-built Crystal Palace in Londons Hyde Park

Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris
Hyde Park Corner, c1838. After Jas Pollard. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch

Hyde Park Snow Scene, London, England, UK

England, London, Hyde Park, Queen Elizabeth Gate aka Queen Mothers Gate depicting The Lion and Unicorn

The Shard and London Eye above Hyde Park, London, England, UK

Aerial view from helicopter, Royal Albert Hall & Hyde Park, London, England

Waterfall in The Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, London, England

The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, [London], 1862. The vexed question of the approaches to the Exhibition building still seems to be far from a satisfactory

World War I - female recruits
3783166 World War I - female recruits; (add.info.: World War I - female recruits in Hyde Park, London, UK. Bookman Christmas 1918. P.57 (top)); Lebrecht History

Hyde Park, London. Canadians play baseball in London, May 1944. Trams from from number 34 Coy and number 41 Coy. Picture shows a tense moment in the game with L/Cpt M Duck (41 Coy) at the bat

Hyde Park Elm Trees. During the late 20th century more then 900 elms in the park were killed by Dutch elm disease. Three of the dead trees are sculpted by first year students of he Chelsea School of

Dancer Gillian Lynne has her own idea of a sitting position whilst taking the sun at the Lido, Hyde Park, in between rehearsals for the musical play " Rose Marie" that is opening at

The Serpentine Restaurant in Hyde Park. 1977 The restaurant was designed by Patrick Gwynne and opened in 1964. It was demolished in 1990

Miss Hylda Lewis in Hyde Park, London. 4th May 1920

Picture shows a fan dancing amongst the huge audience at London Hyde Park for a concert by Don Mclean - America singer and songwriter. Also on the bill was Joan Armatrading

Don Mclean - America singer and songwriter backstage before he performs to a reported 85, 000 audience at London Hyde Park. Also on the bill was Joan Armatrading

Don Mclean - America singer and songwriter performs to a reported 85, 000 audience at London Hyde Park. Also on the bill was Joan Armatrading

Picture shows the huge audience at London Hyde Park for a concert by Don Mclean - America singer and songwriter. Also on the bill was Joan Armatrading

Bob Dylan (left in brown clothing) looks over at Ronnie Wood (in blue) as they both share the stage at the Masters of Music for The Princess Trust, at Hyde Park in London

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Hyde Park, a timeless oasis nestled in the heart of London, captivates visitors with its rich history and breathtaking beauty. From the iconic Crystal Palace to the enchanting Winter Wonderland, this park offers an array of captivating experiences. As you stroll through Hyde Park, you can't help but be transported back in time by The Opening of the Great Exhibition painting. This masterpiece immortalizes the grandeur and excitement that once filled these grounds during the 1851-52 exhibition. In every season, Hyde Park reveals a different facet of its charm. In autumn, vibrant hues paint a picturesque scene as leaves gracefully fall around you. The Serpentine lake glistens under golden sunlight, creating a tranquil atmosphere that is simply mesmerizing. The London skyline proudly stands tall above Hyde Park's lush greenery. With the Shard majestically piercing through clouds, it serves as a reminder of both modernity and tradition coexisting harmoniously within this dynamic cityscape. Marble Arch stands as an architectural marvel at Bayswater Road's entrance to Hyde Park. Its regal presence beckons passersby to explore further into this urban sanctuary where nature seamlessly blends with historical landmarks. Even in times when hope seems lost, it has been witness to remarkable stories of resilience and revival. Illustrated by engravings from May 1872 issued by the Royal Humane Society on restoring seemingly lifeless individuals back to vitality; it reflects how humanity finds strength even in moments of despair. At dusk, Albert Memorial and Royal Albert Hall cast their ethereal glow upon Hyde Park's landscape. These majestic structures pay homage to Prince Albert's enduring legacy while adding an air of elegance and sophistication to this already enchanting place. Hyde Park truly comes alive during Winter Wonderland—an annual event that transforms it into a magical wonderland straight out of fairy tales.