John Adcock Collection (page 9)

Hyde Park Bird Sanctuary and Hudson Memorial, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Hyde Park Bird Sanctuary and Hudson Memorial, London, 1926-1927. Sculpture by Jacob Epstein in memory of the author, naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson (1841-1922)

The western entrance to the Aldwych Crescent, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The western entrance to the Aldwych Crescent, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Tower Bridge open and closed, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Tower Bridge open and closed, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Breton onion seller, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Breton onion seller, London, 1926-1927. French onion man with his wares. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Pavement artist, Embankment, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Pavement artist, Embankment, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. In the distance is St Pauls Cathedral, another of Wrens designs

Window cleaner in Islington, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Window cleaner in Islington, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

The London Stone in the wall of St Swithins, Cannon Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The London Stone in the wall of St Swithin s, Cannon Street, London, 1926-1927. This ancient oolite stone was set into the wall of St Swithins Church

The Monument to the Great Fire, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Monument to the Great Fire, London, 1926-1927. Christopher Wrens monument commemorating the outbreak of the Great Fire in 1666

Temple Bar, Theobalds Park, near Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Temple Bar, Theobalds Park, near Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, 1926-1927. Originally one of the gates into the City of London, it was rebuilt after the great fire by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672

Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls, 1926-1927
Plan of the City of London showing churches, wards and guild halls as they were before the great fire of 1666, (1926-1927)

Old Odell, of the famous Savage Club, Adelphi Terrace, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
Old Odell, of the famous Savage Club, Adelphi Terrace, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

16th century gateway to the Charterhouse, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Joel
16th century gateway to the Charterhouse, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Strand building that houses the office of the Thames Conservancy, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Strand building that houses the office of the Thames Conservancy, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Burlington Arcade entrance and the house of the Royal Academy, Piccadilly, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Burlington Arcade entrance and the house of the Royal Academy, Piccadilly, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Fleet Street as seen from opposite Salisbury Court, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A galley, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Field
A galley, London, 1926-1927. This galley, probably Roman, was found when the foundations for County Hall were being dug up in 1910

The blood-soaked vest of King Charles I at the London Museum, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Field
The blood-soaked vest of King Charles I at the London Museum, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Houses along Queens Walk, Green Park, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Houses along Queens Walk, Green Park, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
A man sleeping on Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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

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

Children in a park, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Bankside, around Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
Bankside, around Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Presentation of the haggis at a Caledonian banquet, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Elephant and Castle during the time of the horse-tram, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Steeplejacks on the spire of All Saints Church, Poplar, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Steeplejacks on the summit of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A bookshop in Charing Cross Road, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A bookshop in Charing Cross Road, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Bookstalls on Shoreditch High Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
Bookstalls on Shoreditch High Street, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Old house and a tavern surviving in Aldgate, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Old house and a tavern surviving in Aldgate, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A laboratory in a London polytechnic, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Eastern wing of Somerset House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The Eastern wing of Somerset House, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Open air class in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Boundary House, Notting Hill Gate, London, 1926-1927. Boundary House is named after the fact that it was built over the ditch which once divided Paddington from Kensington

Londons smallest house, 1926-1927. Number 10 Hyde Park Place. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Knightsbridge, London, 1890s (1926-1927). From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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

Bunhill Row, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Bunhill Row, London, 1926-1927. Bunhill Row is where John Milton wrote Paradise Lost. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Wire being wound into springs for spring-locks, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Horse Guards, Old Guard House of Whitehall Palace, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Ellis
The Horse Guards, Old Guard House of Whitehall Palace, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Crowds gathering in The Mall for the trooping of the colour, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Eleven o clock coffee, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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

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)

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)

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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.