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London England United Kingdom Collection (#4)

"London: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Iconic Landmarks" Step into the vibrant city of London, England, where history comes alive through captivating images

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937

The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937

The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Passing Through Parliament Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Passing Through Parliament Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Passing Through Parliament Square, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The State Coach Passing the Cenotaph, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The State Coach Passing the Cenotaph, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The State Coach Passing the Cenotaph, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Passing Through the Admiralty Arch, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Passing Through the Admiralty Arch, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Passing Through the Admiralty Arch, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Coronation Coach Viewed From Queen Victoria Memorial, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Coronation Coach Viewed From Queen Victoria Memorial, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Coronation Coach Viewed From Queen Victoria Memorial, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Coronation Procession Approaching The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Coronation Procession Approaching The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Coronation Procession Approaching The Mall, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Their Majesties The King and Queen, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: London. A Pilgrimage, 1872. Creators: Gustave Doré, Blanchard Jerrold

London. A Pilgrimage, 1872. Creators: Gustave Doré, Blanchard Jerrold
London. A Pilgrimage, 1872

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II visits Londoners during the Second World War

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: View of the Garden, at Sir Robert Peel's, taken from the Dining-Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown

View of the Garden, at Sir Robert Peel's, taken from the Dining-Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
View of the Garden, at Sir Robert Peel's, taken from the Dining-Room, 1850. View of...the Lawn, in the rear of the mansion, the garden of which extends to the Thames'

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886

The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'By Water from Greenwich to the Tower' Royal Aquatic Excursion to Greenwich Hospital, 1838, 1937

"By Water from Greenwich to the Tower" Royal Aquatic Excursion to Greenwich Hospital, 1838, 1937. Boats on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: St. Paul's from Under Waterloo Bridge, Low Tide, 1862. Creator: Thomas Moran

St. Paul's from Under Waterloo Bridge, Low Tide, 1862. Creator: Thomas Moran
St. Paul's from Under Waterloo Bridge, Low Tide, 1862

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Interior of the London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Interior of the London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the London Docks, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown

London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
London Docks, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Arrival of the Scots Fusilier Guards at the South-Western Railway, 1854 Creator: Unknown

Arrival of the Scots Fusilier Guards at the South-Western Railway, 1854 Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the Scots Fusilier Guards at the South-Western Railway on their way to Southampton (and the Baltic); reported Saturday April 8, 1854, 1854

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Distress in London - Unemployed waiting at a Soup Kitchen, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Distress in London - Unemployed waiting at a Soup Kitchen, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Distress in London - Unemployed waiting at a Soup Kitchen, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Distress in the East End of London, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Distress in the East End of London, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Distress in the East End of London, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: S Fisher, 188 Strand, Bag Maker, 1891

S Fisher, 188 Strand, Bag Maker, 1891
S. Fisher, 188 Strand, Bag Maker, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The East End Greets The Princess - May, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown

The East End Greets The Princess - May, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
The East End Greets The Princess - May, 1946, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II visits Londoners a year after the end of the Second World War

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; Interior of Retort House, 1891

The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; Interior of Retort House, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; Interior of the Retort House showing the Drawing and Charging Machines, 1891. From "The Graphic

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Condensers, 1891

The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Condensers, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Condensers, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. The River Thames in London, showing Extensions & Improvements...1909-1937...New Docks, Deepened Docks, Deepened River Channel, New and Reconditioned Buildings

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. The River Thames in London, showing Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks, Western and Eastern Docks, West India Docks, Blackwall Basin

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting' Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Creator: Fox

All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Creator: Fox
All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Dockers on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'More New Quays (The Royal Albert Docks Will Obtain a Stretch Almost a Mile Long)', 1937

"More New Quays (The Royal Albert Docks Will Obtain a Stretch Almost a Mile Long)", 1937. Creator: Fox
"More New Quays (The Royal Albert Docks Will Obtain a Stretch Almost a Mile Long)", 1937. Cranes for unloading goods on the River Thames in London

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'There Are a Quarter of a Million Gallons of Port in the Port Vaults' - The Vaults at... 1937

"There Are a Quarter of a Million Gallons of Port in the Port Vaults" - The Vaults at... 1937. Creator: Fox
"There Are a Quarter of a Million Gallons of Port in the Port Vaults" - The Vaults at London Dock, 1937. Barrels of alcohol at the London docks

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'There Are a Quarter of a Million Gallons of Port in the Port Vaults' - Wine Gauging Ground, 1937

"There Are a Quarter of a Million Gallons of Port in the Port Vaults" - Wine Gauging Ground, 1937. Checking barrels of alcohol at the London docks on the River Thames

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'In the Warehouses of the P.L.A. with their Accommodation for a Million Tons' -Tobacco... 1937

"In the Warehouses of the P.L.A. with their Accommodation for a Million Tons" -Tobacco... 1937
"In the Warehouses of the P.L.A. with their Accommodation for a Million Tons" - Tobacco Storage, Royal Victoria Dock, 1937. Goods store on the River Thames in London

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'In the Warehouses of the P.L.A. with their Accommodation for a Million Tons' - Ivory Show Floor

"In the Warehouses of the P.L.A. with their Accommodation for a Million Tons" - Ivory Show Floor, London Docks, 1937. Ivory tusks from elephants and other animals

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'Factories, Refineries, Granaries Grow Thick' Ship Discharging Grain by Floating Pneumatic

"Factories, Refineries, Granaries Grow Thick" Ship Discharging Grain by Floating Pneumatic Elevators and Into Quayside Mill at Millwall Dock, 1937

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'Go Below the Bridges in One of the Port of London Authority's Launches and Visit Dockland

"Go Below the Bridges in One of the Port of London Authority's Launches and Visit Dockland" Shipping in the Royal Albert Dock, 1937. Ships and barges on the River Thames in London

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: 'The Forest of Masts Has Given Place to a Cluster of Steamer Funnels' Vessels Berthed at... 1937

"The Forest of Masts Has Given Place to a Cluster of Steamer Funnels" Vessels Berthed at... 1937
"The Forest of Masts Has Given Place to a Cluster of Steamer Funnels" Vessels Berthed at Royal Albert Dock, 1937. Ships on the River Thames in London




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"London: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Iconic Landmarks" Step into the vibrant city of London, England, where history comes alive through captivating images. From Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern to Joe Morello's mesmerizing performance in 1968 captured by Brian Foskett, this city is a treasure trove of unforgettable moments. Delve into the past as John Constable's brush strokes transport you to Sir Richard Steele's enchanting cottage in Hampstead during 1831-1832. Gustave Doré's evocative illustration takes us back to Westminster's notorious "Devils Acre" in 1872 while also envisioning a future London with "The New Zealander. " Brian Foskett captures Peggy Lee's timeless elegance during her visit to London in 1961 at both the iconic Pigalle Club and Piccadilly St James. Witness an era gone by as an unknown photographer freezes time within the Kingsway Subway tram system in 1931. London continues its artistic journey with Max Roach gracing Queen Elizabeth Hall stage in 1996, immortalized once again by Brian Foskett. William Parrott showcases Millbank, Westminster's charm through his lens during 1840. Marvel at Trafalgar Square’s grandeur with The National Gallery and St Martin-in-the-Fields majestically framed against its backdrop around c1910. Finally, Frederick Childe Hassam paints a picturesque evening scene from London in 1897 that exudes tranquility amidst bustling streets. As you explore these snapshots from different eras and perspectives, immerse yourself in London’s rich tapestry – a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity while leaving an indelible mark on all who wander its historic streets.