Ludgate Hill Collection

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

LONDON: LUDGATE CIRCUS. View of Ludgate Circus, London, England, with St. Pauls Cathedral visible in the rear. Photographed c1900

St Martins Court, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1851. Artist: John Wykeham Archer
St Martins Court, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1851. View with a figure sitting on the ground

Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850
3330995 Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street)

Street crossing sweeper on Ludgate Hill wearing a cloth on his head. Copperplate etching drawn
FLO5000908 Street crossing sweeper on Ludgate Hill wearing a cloth on his head. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill
FLO5000861 Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of
FLO5000552 Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of 1276

The C.I.V.'s Marching Down Ludgate Hill, On The Way From The Mansion House To Waterloo... c1900. Creator: E. B
The C.I.V.'s Marching Down Ludgate Hill, On The Way From The Mansion House To Waterloo Station, c1900. Crowds cheer British soldiers leaving London to fight in South Africa

UK, England, London, Ludgate Hill, St. Pauls Cathedral, Red Telephone Box

UK, England, London, Ludgate Hill, St. Pauls Cathedral

UK, England, London, Ludgate Hill, St. Pauls Cathedral, Red Telephone Box

St. Pauls Cathedral, (oil on canvas)
657507 St. Pauls Cathedral, (oil on canvas) by Jennings, Humphrey (1907-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Pauls Cathedral. Humphrey Jennings (1907-1950). Oil on canvas

Hawkers selling cheap toys for Christmas on Ludgate Hill, City of London (litho)
6014066 Hawkers selling cheap toys for Christmas on Ludgate Hill, City of London (litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

London, St. Pauls and Ludgate Hill (colour litho)
3105604 London, St. Pauls and Ludgate Hill (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, St. Pauls and Ludgate Hill)

John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass, 1823 (engraving)
5912725 John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass, 1823 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass and chandeliers, Ludgate Hill)

St. Pauls from Ludgate Hill, plate 24 from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

A View of London with St, (oil on canvas)
989936 A View of London with St, (oil on canvas) by Gendall, John (1790-1865); 108.6x151.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of London with St. Pauls Cathedral from the Thames)

St. Pauls from the Telegraph Building, Fleet Street, (pen, black ink
657906 St. Pauls from the Telegraph Building, Fleet Street, (pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 28x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Shakespeare notes the foolish fashions of the fops on Ludgate Hill, from My Magazine, pub
3708995 Shakespeare notes the foolish fashions of the fops on Ludgate Hill, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (colour litho) by Hatherell

Herding passengers onto a bus at Ludgate Hill, City of London (b / w photo)
3637646 Herding passengers onto a bus at Ludgate Hill, City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holiday sights and doings in London (b / w photo)
6002629 Holiday sights and doings in London (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday sights and doings in London)

The Royal Wedding (engraving)
1627671 The Royal Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 July 1893)

St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Hill, London (photo)
610253 St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Hill)

Through London by Omnibus, V (engraving)
1046914 Through London by Omnibus, V (engraving) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through London by Omnibus, V, Ludgate Hill)

Entrance to La Belle Sauvage Inn Yard, Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho)
976305 Entrance to La Belle Sauvage Inn Yard, Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to La Belle Sauvage Inn Yard, Ludgate Hill)

Advertisement, The West End Clothiers Company (engraving)
1062752 Advertisement, The West End Clothiers Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, The West End Clothiers Company)

The Railway-Bridge about to be erected across Ludgate-Hill by the London, Chatham
1102870 The Railway-Bridge about to be erected across Ludgate-Hill by the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company (engraving) by English School

Ludgate Hill
LLM458561 Ludgate Hill by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate Hill. Illustration for Familiar London (A&C Black, 1904).); © Look and Learn

Fairburn seniors Laughable Song Book for 1813 (coloured engraving)
584358 Fairburn seniors Laughable Song Book for 1813 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cambridge Coach leaving Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, London (coloured engraving)
602602 The Cambridge Coach leaving Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, London (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Cock o the North, "Ludgate Hill, New Years Eve (litho)
2780573 " The Cock o the North, " Ludgate Hill, New Years Eve (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Cock o the North, " Ludgate Hill)

Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving)
1591119 Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Bensons Watches)

The Royal Procession, Her Majestys Carriage passing up Ludgate Hill to St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1597583 The Royal Procession, Her Majestys Carriage passing up Ludgate Hill to St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by Holland Tringham

Thanksgiving for the Recovery of the Prince of Wales, the Procession on Ludgate-Hill, 27 February 1872 (engraving)
1595398 Thanksgiving for the Recovery of the Prince of Wales, the Procession on Ludgate-Hill, 27 February 1872 (engraving) by English School

The Public Life of Queen Victoria (litho)
1593878 The Public Life of Queen Victoria (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Public Life of Queen Victoria)

Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving)
1107371 Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Bensons Watches)

The Thames from Hungerford Bridge, 1871 (oil on canvas)
824276 The Thames from Hungerford Bridge, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Anderson, John MacVicar (1835-1915); 76x152.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames from Hungerford Bridge)

Old London Wall, behind Ludgate-Hill (engraving)
5213285 Old London Wall, behind Ludgate-Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old London Wall, behind Ludgate-Hill)

Shipping on the Thames Below St. Paul s, 1930 (pencil
652048 Shipping on the Thames Below St. Paul s, 1930 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 55.9x77.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St Pauls Cathedral from Ludgate Hill (litho)
6024975 St Pauls Cathedral from Ludgate Hill (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral from Ludgate Hill)

Front view of Fred & Robert Sparrow & Cos warehouse in Ludgate Hill (engraving)
607188 Front view of Fred & Robert Sparrow & Cos warehouse in Ludgate Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front views of Fred & Robert Sparrow & Cos warehouses (engraving)
607186 Front views of Fred & Robert Sparrow & Cos warehouses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Thanksgiving Day: the triumphal arch at Ludgate Hill (engraving)
607181 The Thanksgiving Day: the triumphal arch at Ludgate Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thanksgiving Day)

The West End Clothiers Company (engraving)
587143 The West End Clothiers Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 15 July 1893)

Share for the Hope Insurance Company, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving)
584641 Share for the Hope Insurance Company, Ludgate Hill, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Share for the Hope Insurance Company, Ludgate Hill)

Looking Down Ludgate Hill, London (photo)
583677 Looking Down Ludgate Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking Down Ludgate Hill, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The battle of London streets - Ludgate Hill on a slippery day (engraving)
560270 The battle of London streets - Ludgate Hill on a slippery day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shakespeare observing the foolish fashions and antics of the fops on Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho)
2791639 Shakespeare observing the foolish fashions and antics of the fops on Ludgate Hill, London (colour litho) by Hatherell

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"Ludgate Hill: A Timeless Icon of London's Rich History" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Ludgate Hill, London, circa 1872. This iconic location has witnessed centuries of change and growth, leaving an indelible mark on the city's landscape. In 1851, artist John Wykeham Archer captured the essence of St Martins Court on Ludgate Hill with his skilled brushstrokes. The painting showcases a vibrant scene filled with life and energy, reflecting the spirit of this historic area. Ludgate Hill is synonymous with St. Pauls Cathedral, which proudly stands as a majestic centerpiece against the backdrop of modernity. From its red telephone box to its awe-inspiring architecture, this landmark symbolizes British resilience and strength. The hill has always been a hub for commerce and trade. In earlier times, hawkers lined its streets selling cheap toys during Christmas season—a tradition that brought joy to both young and old alike. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by Ludgate Hill's charm. Paintings like "St. Pauls Cathedral" on canvas showcase its grandeur while lithographs such as "London, St. Pauls and Ludgate Hill" bring color to life in exquisite detail. But it isn't just art that immortalizes this place; engravings like John Blades' upper showroom of ornamental glass from 1823 provide glimpses into past industries that thrived here. From plate 24 in "Original Views of London as It Is, " we see another perspective—St. Pauls from Ludgate Hill—an image that transports us back to Victorian England when horse-drawn carriages roamed these cobbled streets. Even literary great William Shakespeare couldn't resist mentioning Ludgate Hill in his works; he humorously notes the foolish fashions worn by fops who strolled along these very pavements. Transportation has also played a significant role in Ludgate Hill's story.