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London England United Kingdom Collection (#8)

"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: Jimmy Smith, Philip Morris Jazz. Festival. Dominion Theatre. London, Nov 1985

Jimmy Smith, Philip Morris Jazz. Festival. Dominion Theatre. London, Nov 1985

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Grady Tate, Philip Morris Jazz. Festival. Dominion Theatre. London, Nov 1985

Grady Tate, Philip Morris Jazz. Festival. Dominion Theatre. London, Nov 1985

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Crystal Palace, 1871. Creator: Camille Pissarro

The Crystal Palace, 1871. Creator: Camille Pissarro
The Crystal Palace, 1871

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Piccadilly, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Piccadilly, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Piccadilly, 1850-1900. [Horse-drawn carriages, with Green Park on the right]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: London Bridge, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

London Bridge, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
London Bridge, 1850-1900. [Pedestrians, horse-drawn carts and buses crossing the River Thames. In the background are the Monument to the Great Fire of London, and the Church of St Magnus the Martyr]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Houses of Parliament, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Houses of Parliament, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Houses of Parliament, 1850-1900. [Steamships on the River Thames at Westminster]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Hotel Metropole, 1850-1900. [Hansom cab drivers waiting for custom at the corner of Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall Place in London. Note cabbies shelter on the left]

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Buckingham Palace, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Buckingham Palace, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Buckingham Palace, 1850-1900. [View of the royal residence from the gardens]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: British Museum, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

British Museum, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
British Museum, 1850-1900. [Courtyard of the Museum, built in a Classical style to the designs of Sir Robert Smirke to house the growing national collection. It opened to the public in 1857

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Strand, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

The Strand, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Strand, 1850-1900. [Traffic and the church of St Mary le Strand]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Thames Embankment, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Thames Embankment, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Thames Embankment, 1850-1900. [Steamships on the River Thames]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Royal Albert Hall, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Royal Albert Hall, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Royal Albert Hall, 1850-1900. [Circular concert hall in South Kensington]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Regent Circus, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Regent Circus, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Regent Circus, 1850-1900. [Traffic at Oxford Circus, the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: St. Pauls Cathedral, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

St. Pauls Cathedral, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls Cathedral, 1850-1900. [Christopher Wrens baroque church in the City of London]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Rotten Row, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Rotten Row, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Rotten Row, 1850-1900. [Carriages and riders in Hyde Park, the place to be seen for upper-class Londoners. The riding track was called Route du Roi, French for Kings Road

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Westminster Abbey, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Westminster Abbey, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Abbey, 1850-1900. [Monuments]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Tower of London, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

The Tower of London, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Tower of London, 1850-1900. [View of the White Tower]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. [Nelsons Column and the fountains]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. [Horse-drawn traffic in the financial centre of the City of London]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Workers on the 'Silent Highway', 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Workers on the "Silent Highway", 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Workers on the " Silent Highway", 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Italian Street Musicians, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Italian Street Musicians, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Italian Street Musicians, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Temperance Sweep, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The Temperance Sweep, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Temperance Sweep, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Halfpenny Ices, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Halfpenny Ices, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Halfpenny Ices, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The 'Crawlers', 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The "Crawlers", 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The " Crawlers", 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Dealer in Fancy-Ware, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Dealer in Fancy-Ware, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Dealer in Fancy-Ware, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Cast-Iron Billy, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Cast-Iron Billy, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Cast-Iron Billy, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Caney the Clown, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Caney the Clown, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Caney the Clown, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Black Jack, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Black Jack, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Black Jack, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: November Effigies, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

November Effigies, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
November Effigies, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Water-Cart, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The Water-Cart, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Water-Cart, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Workers on the 'Silent Highway', 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Workers on the "Silent Highway", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Workers on the " Silent Highway", 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 8 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Street Locksmith, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The Street Locksmith, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The Street Locksmith, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 17 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Water-Cart, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The Water-Cart, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The Water-Cart, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 11 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Independent Shoe-Black, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The Independent Shoe-Black, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The Independent Shoe-Black, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 21 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The Seller of Shell-Fish, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 18 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The London Boardmen, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The London Boardmen, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The London Boardmen, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 10 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Street Doctors, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Street Doctors, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Street Doctors, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Strawberries. All Ripe! All Ripe!, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Strawberries. All Ripe! All Ripe!, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Strawberries. All Ripe! All Ripe!, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 9 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The 'Crawlers', 1881. Creator: John Thomson

The "Crawlers", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The " Crawlers", 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 15 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Old Furniture, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Old Furniture, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Old Furniture, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 20 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Hookey Alf, of White Chapel, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Hookey Alf, of White Chapel, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Hookey Alf, of White Chapel, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 14 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: November Effigies, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

November Effigies, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
November Effigies, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 13 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The Independent Shoe-Black, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The Independent Shoe-Black, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The Independent Shoe-Black, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Halfpenny Ices, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Halfpenny Ices, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Halfpenny Ices, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 4 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Halian Street Musicians, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Halian Street Musicians, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Halian Street Musicians, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 16 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: Flying Dustmen, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Flying Dustmen, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Flying Dustmen, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 19 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageLondon England United Kingdom Collection: The London Boardmen, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

The London Boardmen, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
The London Boardmen, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life 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.