Londons Collection (page 5)

Buses on Oxford Street
Man with newspapers walks along Londons busy Oxford Street. Behind him three no. 73 buses are queuing. A businessman walks towards him

Televising a unit of Londons Land Defence Force against ene
In December 1936 the B.B.C carried out its first transmission from outside at night. A mock air-raid was staged so that Londoners could see how the Territorial Army had prepared itself for the onset

To solve Londons car-garaging problem? A skyscraper Park
Illustration of a cross section of a proposed multi storey garage/ car park, designed by Eugene G. Higgins. It was designed in the style of a tower and could hold seven hundred cars

Gas Retort House
The retort house at the Westminster Gas Works, London - at this time much of Londons streets, as well as private homes, are lit by gas

Boxing Satire C18
Londons gentry enjoys nothing more than seeing a good fight: Polite amusement or an exhibition of beasts

Miss Mary Anderson
MARY ANDERSON Actress born in California who always played leading roles in Londons West End. Dubbed " Our Mary" by American audiences

Proposed station at Baker Street
The proposed plan for the underground station at Baker Street, the underground solution for convenient travel, in densely populated areas

If you Don t Go
If you don t go, we must... In Londons Trafalgar Square patriotic British girls parade as soldiers, to shame any cowardly men who shrink from enlisting in WW1

Italian Immigrant Man
A smartly-dressed Italian man, wearing a hat and overcoat with a fur collar, part of Londons Italian immigrant community, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon

Grosvenor Square 1746
The United States don t yet exist, so theres no American Embassy to dominate this imposing square, part of Londons inexorable expansion westwards

Not a Drop to Drink
A comment on Londons polluted water supply - water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink !

Sewing Machine Girl
A gentleman walking down Londons Regent Street is struck by the sight of a pretty girl operating a sewing machine in a shop window

Hyde Park Review 1838
At a review in Londons Hyde Park, the duke of Wellington is accompanied by marshal Soult and the Ottoman ambassador who is doubtless duly impressed

Hyde Park Steamed Up
HYDE PARK AS IT WILL BE Londons Park is invaded by steam-powered vehicles

Londons Piccadilly
Horse-buses and cabs clatter along Londons Piccadilly, while a carriage stops outside the Yorkshire Grey public house

Advert / Waring & Gillow
Sofa by Waring abd Gillow, one of Londons prestige furnishing stores, depicted in a setting with curtains and other items

Children in East End Street
Three little girls from Londons East End wear aprons or pinafores over their plain frocks. One girl wears a hat another wears black wool stockings & stout boots

London Wall Newgate 1903
A 20-metre length of Londons Roman Wall, discovered when Newgate Prison was demolished, and subsequently demolished in its turn

Demos in Hyde Park / 1931
Police arrest a man during demonstrations in Londons Hyde Park

Maple Brass Bedstead
A brass bedstead from Maple s, Londons best-known furniture store : cost, 38 shillings to 52s 6d according to width : you tighten the mattress with a handle

Teresa Cornelys
TERESA CORNELYS a prominent figure in Londons demi-monde

Three Businessmen / 1950S
Three businessmen chat over the latest story in the heart of Londons square mile

Morny Perfumery / London
Morny perfumery in Londons Regent Street

Cats Meat Man / Petherick
London characters: one day they will enjoy Whiskas and Felix, but for now Londons feline population must manage on meat freshly cut by the itinerant CATS MEAT MAN

Steam in Hyde Park
HYDE PARK AS IT WILL BE Londons Park is invaded by steam-powered vehicles

Matchbox Making / London
The whole family, including a number of children, make matchboxes in their home, Bow in Londons east end

Oxford Circus Flowers
Flower girls on Londons Oxford Street

Waiting for Sale Start
Anxious shoppers outside Selfridges on Londons Oxford Street wait for the store to open and the sale to begin

Oranges and Lemons (Bell
Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St Clement s... - a girl looks out at the spires of Londons churches

A Commuter Community
A commuting community : this Moor Park, Hertfordshire, a rural township served by Londons extended underground network to give easy access to London

Suburban Shopping Street
A shopping street in Londons southern suburbs - Streatham High Road

Shepherd Market
This has survived as one of Londons picturesque corners, and is favoured by the oldest profession, though heaven forbid that I should suggest that this lady is one of them

LORD MAYORs SHOW 1876
Elephants are part of the Lord Mayor of Londons 1876 procession : they are shown passing beneath Temple Bar, Fleet Street

Polluted London Water
THE CITY NARCISSUS Punch accuses Londons officials of being too self-satisfied to realise the danger to the the citys health from the polluted water of the Thames

Social / Bond St Shopping
Fur-draped ladies shopping in Bond Street, Londons most fashionable shopping street

THE FOLLY
Londons floating Coffee House The Folly on the Thames

Aerial Steam Carriage
THE AERIAL STEAM CARRIAGE Flying above an excited crowd who have flocked to one of Londons bridges to see the spectacle

Fenian Demo 1872
A Fenian demonstration in Londons Hyde Park proclaims that Resistance to tyrants is pleasing to God

Bear Garden Theatre 5
Close by the Globe on Londons Bankside, this theatre is a venue for bear baiting which remains a popular sport throughout the 17th century though many disapprove

Bear Garden Theatre
Close to the Globe on Londons Bankside, this theatre is a venue for bear baiting which remains a popular sport throughout the 17th century though many disapprove

Homeless Arches / Slum / C19
Homeless folk passing the night under the arches of Londons bridges

Teresa Cornelys 18C
TERESA CORNELYS A prominent figure in Londons demi-monde

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Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Londons. From the luxurious Claridges Hotel in the 1940s to the breathtaking view of Festival of Britain, this city has always been a hub of elegance and innovation. Take a journey through Metroland Map and discover hidden gems like 5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson. Immerse yourself in the lively streets filled with talented street accordionists, adding a touch of melody to your London experience. Witness bravery at LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey SE1 as firefighters battle against raging flames. Escape from the bustling city center to Hanworth Park, home to Londons Country Flying Club where aviation enthusiasts soar through the skies. Experience excitement like never before with London's new amusement: Up and down the escalator - an invention that revolutionized transportation. Marvel at Selfridges Exterior from the 30s, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall amidst changing times. Get inspired by dandies and Beau Brummel who set fashion trends with their impeccable style. Join underground straphangers on their daily commute, witnessing diversity and unity within this cosmopolitan metropolis. Appreciate artistry at The Royal College of Art designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson himself - a testament to creativity flourishing within these historic walls. Londons is not just a place; it's an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. Step into its rich past and let it guide you towards an unforgettable adventure through time itself.