Lambeth Collection (#10)

Drug Mill of the Apothecaries Company, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Drug Mill of the Apothecaries Company, (c1878). Windmill used for crushing drugs, at Ethelred Street in the village of Lambeth, (now part of south London)

Bishop Bonners House in 1780, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Bishop Bonners House in 1780, (c1878). House on Lambeth Marsh (now in south London), traditionally associated with Edmund Bonner (c1500-1579), Bishop of London

The Houses in Waterloo Bridge Road, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Houses in Waterloo Bridge Road, (c1878). Flight of steps leading to The Feathers public house next to Waterloo Bridge in Lambeth, south London

The Old Coburg Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old Coburg Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Tthe Royal Coburg Theatre in Lambeth, south London was established in 1818. It was later renamed the Royal Victoria Theatre

Entrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Philip Astley, the father of modern circus, opened his Amphitheatre at Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, south London, in 1777

Old Views in Lambeth, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Views in Lambeth, (c1878). The village of Lambeth on the south bank of the River Thames, now part of greater London. Places listed are

Lambeth Church (1825), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lambeth Church (1825), (c1878). The church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, next to Lambeth Palace on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The stone tower dates from the late 14th century

Old Windmills at Lambeth, about 1750, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Windmills at Lambeth, about 1750, (c1878). View of mills in the village of Lambeth on the south bank of the River Thames, now part of greater London

Searles Boat-Yard in 1830, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Searles Boat-Yard in 1830, (c1878). A City barge being repaired at Searles boatyard in Lambeth, south London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

Lambeth Palace, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lambeth Palace, (c1878). View of Lambeth Palace, the church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, and pier on the River Thames. The Palace, on the south bank of the Thames in London

Interior of the Great Hall, Lambeth Palace, 1800, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Great Hall, Lambeth Palace, 1800, (c1878). Lambeth Palace in south London, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

The Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, (c1878). The Lollards Tower, which dates from 1435 to 1440, was used as a prison in the 17th century

The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Chartist Meeting on Kennington Common, 1848, (c1878). Mass meeting of the working-class Chartist movement on 10 April 1848, at Kennington in south London

View in the New Cut, 1878. Creator: Unknown
View in the New Cut, 1878. Street scene in the New Cut, Lambeth, south London, with the Royal Victoria Palace Palace, (The Old Vic), on the right

Lord Thurlows House, Knights Hill, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lord Thurlows House, Knights Hill, (c1878). Large house known as Knights Hill, built for Edward Thurlow by Henry Holland. It was burnt down in 1809

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames

The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Italian Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, (c1878). By the late 1700s there were over 200 pleasure gardens in and around London, one of which was Vauxhall Gardens, south of the Thames, which opened in 1660

The Old village of Vauxhall, with Entrance to the Gardens, in 1825, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old village of Vauxhall, with Entrance to the Gardens, in 1825, (c1878). Street scene in Vauxhall, (now part of south London). The entrance to the Vauxhall pleasure gardens is on the left

The Southern Suburbs, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Southern Suburbs, (c1878). Landmarks in Southwark and Lambeth, south London: Sub-tropical garden in Battersea Park; St Thomas Hospital, St Saviours (Southwark Cathedral); Lambeth Palace

The Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). The Lollards Tower, which dates from 1435 to 1440, was used as a prison in the 17th century

A View of the Antient Manor House of Fawkeshall or Vauxhall, Surrey, (1813). Creator: Unknown
A View of the Antient Manor House of Fawkeshall or Vauxhall, Surrey, (1813). Side elevation and plan of a timber frame building with two towers, in Vauxhall, Lambeth, London

The Entrance to Lambeth Palace, London - the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England, in north Lambeth, on the south bank of the River Thames

WW2 - Patriotic Propaganda - Play on the initials A. R. P
WW2 - Patriotic Propaganda - A play on the initials A. R. P. as " All - Right - Presently" with a jolly poem painting a rather rosy picture of londoners jauntily doing the Lambeth Walk into

London Fire Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth
The iconic LFB (London Fire Brigade) Headquarters building - Lambeth, London. Date: circa 1930s

Duchess of York at Kings College London for their Centenary
Duchess of York arriving at Kings College, London for the Centenary Celebrations. The Duchess is shown here walking with the Archbishop of Canterbury (William Cosmo Gordon Lang)

View of Lambeth Palace in Surrey. late 18th century. Artist: Taylor
View of Lambeth Palace in Surrey. late 18th century. Lambeth Palace in London is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was acquired by the archbishopric in 1200

Surrey and Australians Cricket March at Kennington Oval, c1896. Artist: E Hawkins and Co
Surrey and Australians Cricket March at Kennington Oval, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Maundy Money Gifts, 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII with Archbishop Cosmo Lang for the Maundy Money Service in 1936. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles

King George VI leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Robed and Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Primate Kneels at the Kings Knees, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The King is Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, (1920)
Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

A&A Motor Spares, Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, 1937
A&A Motor Spares, 175 Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, 1937. Large house with cars parked in the front garden, and signs for car repair firm

Pedestrians and tram sign outside Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1929
Pedestrians and tram sign outside Waterloo Station, Sutton Walk, Lambeth, London, 1929. Men emerging from the station entrance onto York Road by the sign directing people to trams in Westminster

Double-decker electric trams on Westminster Bridge, London, 1906. Trams superimposed on a photograph looking across the bridge towards Big Ben on the left

Cabs waiting outside Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1930
Cabs waiting outside Waterloo Station, Waterloo Road, Lambeth, London, 1930. View of the railway bridges in front of the station looking north towards Waterloo Bridge

Babies Care building, Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, 1950
Babies Care building, 121 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, 1950. Large Georgian detached house set back from the road

Railway bridge and advertising over the Brixton Road, Lambeth, London, 1938. The News of the World is advertised on the railway bridge

The Lion Brewery, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1928. View from Hungerford Bridge of the brewery, with a statue of a lion on the roof, and a To Let board

Boats and warehouses on the River Thames, Lambeth, London, 1906. View from Westminster Bridge towards riverside factories and ship-building yard, with barges on the River Thames

Weatherboard houses and shops on the Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London, 1900
Weatherboard houses and shops on the corner of Albert Embankment and Upper kennington lane, Lambeth, London, 1900. Shops advertising Beechams Pills, Liptons Tea and other items

Tramlines and vehicles on the Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London, 1909. View south from the junction with Broad Street looking towards Vauxhall, with a tram stop and tram rails in foreground

Tramlines on the Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London, 1909. View north from the junction with Broad Street looking towards Lambeth Palace and Lambeth Bridge, with a tram stop in foreground

Pensioners in the Womens Day Room at the Lambeth Home for Aged Poor, London, 1935
Pensioners sitting and reading in the Womens Day Room at the Lambeth Home for Aged Poor (renamed Elderwood ), London, 1935. Women sit in armchairs ranged round the walls

Pensioners playing cards in the Mens Day Room, Lambeth Home for Aged Poor, London, 1935
Pensioners playing cards in the Mens Day Room, Lambeth Home for Aged Poor (renamed Elderwood ), London, 1935

Gymnastic display at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, London, 1908
Gymnastic display at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, West Norwood, Lambeth, London, 1908. Girls in the gymnasium pose in pyramid formation with flags; others sit on apparatus

Basketry workshop at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, London, 1908
Basketry workshop at Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, West Norwood, Lambeth, London, 1908. Girls work at making baskets, with examples of the finished product on display

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"Lambeth: A Vibrant Tapestry of History, Culture, and Community" Step back in time to 1937 with the infectious tune of "Me and My Girl" echoing through the streets as locals learn how to dance the Lambeth Walk. The spirit of joy and unity fills the air, bringing people together. In moments of crisis, brave firefighters stand tall, their hoses spraying water with unwavering determination. The annual review at Lambeth HQ LFB150 showcases their courage and dedication that keeps our community safe. The Bedford Heavy Unit in the NFS (London Region) reminds us of a bygone era when these mighty vehicles roamed our streets, ready to tackle any emergency. Their presence symbolizes resilience and preparedness. The iconic sheet music cover for "Me and My Girl - Lambeth Walk" transports us back to a time when this catchy melody captured hearts across the nation. It serves as a reminder of Lambeth's contribution to musical history. Percy in Karel Reiszs' film "We Are The Lambeth Boys" embodies the spirit of youth rebellion against societal norms. His story resonates with generations who have dared to challenge conventions and pave their own path. "Passport to Pimlico, " set in 1949 London, takes us on an enchanting journey where boundaries blur between neighborhoods like Pimlico and Lambeth. It celebrates diversity while highlighting shared values that unite communities. Firefighters proudly march on parade before their appliances; a sight that instills confidence within every resident knowing they are protected by these selfless heroes. Their commitment is an inspiration for all. At LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ SE1, future firefighters undergo rigorous preparation for duty. This symbolizes not only physical strength but also mental fortitude required for this noble profession. Queen Elizabeth Hall witnessed legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette's mesmerizing performance in 1989.