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John Adcock Collection (#10)

"John Adcock: A Glimpse into London's Rich History" Step back in time with John Adcock as he explores the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of London

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Inigo Jones gateway, Chiswick House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: King

Inigo Jones gateway, Chiswick House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: King
Inigo Jones gateway, Chiswick House, London, 1926-1927. Originally erected on the Chelsea estate of Sir Thomas More, the gateway was later acquired by Lord Burlington

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The mouth of a Thames-side subway, London, 1926-1927

The mouth of a Thames-side subway, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The lunchtime newspaper paper headlines, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927

The lunchtime newspaper paper headlines, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The two bridges at Blackfriars, London, 1926-1927

The two bridges at Blackfriars, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: London Bridge rush hour, London, 1926-1927

London Bridge rush hour, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Tottenham Court Road tube station escalators, London, 1926-1927

Tottenham Court Road tube station escalators, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Liverpool Street Station at nine o clock in the morning, London, 1926-1927

Liverpool Street Station at nine o clock in the morning, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Washing day on the canal boat, 1926-1927

Washing day on the canal boat, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A horse pulling a canal barge, 1926-1927

A horse pulling a canal barge, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A bargee and his mates play dominoes in the hold of a canal boat, 1926-1927

A bargee and his mates play dominoes in the hold of a canal boat, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Canal life, London, 1926-1927

Canal life, London, 1926-1927. A woman secures the mooring of her barge. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The George and Vulture tavern, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Taylor

The George and Vulture tavern, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Taylor
The George and Vulture tavern, London, 1926-1927. The George and Vulture is in a court off Cornhill, and is celebrated as the place where coffee was first introduced to London in 1652

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Huggin Lane, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson

Huggin Lane, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
Huggin Lane, London, 1926-1927. Huggin Lane links Thames Street and Victoria Street. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin

A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: An aerial view of Kensington, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Aerofilms

An aerial view of Kensington, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Aerofilms
An aerial view of Kensington, London, 1926-1927. Part of the inner circle and St Mary Abbots Church can be seen. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The Governors Room, Bank, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel

The Governors Room, Bank, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
Governors Room, Bank, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Bank, as seen from the roof of the Royal Exchange, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel

Bank, as seen from the roof of the Royal Exchange, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
Bank, as seen from the roof of the Royal Exchange, London, 1926-1927. The Rotunda, the first Stock Exchange, lies in ruins on the left

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Bank, London, 1926-1927

Bank, London, 1926-1927. The original Bank was built by George Sampson between 1732 and 1734. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A Tudor gateway leading to Lincolns Inn from Chancery Lane, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

A Tudor gateway leading to Lincolns Inn from Chancery Lane, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A Tudor gateway leading to Lincolns Inn from Chancery Lane, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The remnants of a Thames-side city merchant mansion, near Cannon Street Station, 1926-1927

The remnants of a Thames-side city merchant mansion, near Cannon Street Station, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
The remnants of a Thames-side city merchant mansion, near Cannon Street Station, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The Anchor tavern at the corner of Bankend and Bankside, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin

The Anchor tavern at the corner of Bankend and Bankside, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
The Anchor tavern at the corner of Bankend and Bankside, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Calverts buildings, with a courtyard typical of the old Borough High Street, London, 1926-1927

Calverts buildings, with a courtyard typical of the old Borough High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Calverts buildings, with a courtyard typical of the old Borough High Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927

Pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: An old soldier with some pigeons, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

An old soldier with some pigeons, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
An old soldier with some pigeons, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Pigeons of St Pauls with a vagrant, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Pigeons of St Pauls with a vagrant, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Pigeons of St Pauls with a vagrant, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The Flask ale house, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

The Flask ale house, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Flask ale house, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Townsend Yard, off Highgate High Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The High Street, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

The High Street, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The High Street, Highgate Village, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A man and a boy feeding the birds by Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927

A man and a boy feeding the birds by Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: East End children being fed by a charitable organisation, London, 1926-1927

East End children being fed by a charitable organisation, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: An East End child and a policewoman, London, 1926-1927

An East End child and a policewoman, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume II, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: An East End child, London, 1926-1927

An East End child, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The girls that live in Dr Barnardos home at Barkingside, London, 1926-1927

The girls that live in Dr Barnardos home at Barkingside, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A Dr Barnardos home, Barkingside, London, 1926-1927

A Dr Barnardos home, Barkingside, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Blind mat-makers of St Dunstans, London, 1926-1927

Blind mat-makers of St Dunstans, London, 1926-1927
Blind mat-makers of St Dunstan s, London, 1926-1927. Blind ex-soldiers from World War I are put to work making mats. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Disabled girls working at the Watercress and Flower Girls Christian Mission, London, 1926-1927

Disabled girls working at the Watercress and Flower Girls Christian Mission, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Dinner for the homeless, Church Army House, Westminster, London, 1926-1927

Dinner for the homeless, Church Army House, Westminster, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A wood-chopping workshop, London, 1926-1927

A wood-chopping workshop, London, 1926-1927. Voluntary work for the homeless. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars Road, London, 1926-1927

A Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars Road, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The Salvation Army marching down Oxford Street, London, 1926-1927

The Salvation Army marching down Oxford Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Autumn time in Holland Walk, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Autumn time in Holland Walk, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Autumn time in Holland Walk, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A train driver, London, 1926-1927

A train driver, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A train carman, London, 1926-1927

A train carman, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: A train fireman, London, 1926-1927

A train fireman, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Addison Road railway station, London, 1926-1927

Addison Road railway station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: Central Hall, Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Central Hall, Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Central Hall, Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageJohn Adcock Collection: The doric arch leading to Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

The doric arch leading to Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The doric arch leading to Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)




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"John Adcock: A Glimpse into London's Rich History" Step back in time with John Adcock as he explores the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of London. 🏰🌉 Capturing the essence of a bygone era, John Adcock takes us on a journey through some of London's most eminent buildings. Marvel at the grandeur of Marylebone Town Hall, standing tall as one of the city's architectural treasures from 1935. Traveling along the River Thames, we stumble upon an old pub frozen in time. Transport yourself to 1926-1927 and imagine sipping ale while gazing at the tranquil waters that have witnessed centuries of history. On a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, join John Adcock as he indulges his love for books amidst cozy surroundings. The image from c1935 captured by Fincham portrays a true book lover lost in their literary world. Venturing further into London's streets, we encounter The Grenadier in Wilton Mews—a place where coachmen once sought solace. This snapshot from c1935 reminds us that even cherished traditions evolve over time. The West India Docks come alive through Langfier Photo's lens capturing barrels filled with molasses—an intriguing glimpse into London's maritime past during 1926-1927. Take flight above the cityscape with Captain Alfred G Buckham's breathtaking aerial view of London from 1926-1927. Witness its ever-changing skyline and marvel at its timeless beauty. No exploration would be complete without visiting The Mitre tavern—a haven for locals seeking respite since 1926-1927—captured artistically by Paterson. In bustling Commercial Road, meet a greengrocer who has been serving fresh produce to loyal customers since 1926-1927—a testament to enduring community connections. Pause for a moment at The Elephant and Castle, an iconic London landmark since 1926-1927.