Millbank Collection (#3)

Millbank 1861 James McNeill Whistler American
Millbank, 1861. James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903). Etching

London Views From Altitude 360, Millbank Tower; London, England

Imperial Chemical House, Millbank, London - the headquarters of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Date: 1930

Millbank Tower under construction, London SW1
Millbank Tower under construction in March 1961, London SW1. Originally known as Vickers Tower, it was completed in 1963. It is located opposite LFB Headquarters. Date: 1961

Millbank Tower under construction, London SW1
Millbank Tower under construction in March 1961, London SW1. Originally known as Vickers Tower, it was completed in 1963. It is located opposite LFB Headquarters

Female convict in cell, Millbank Prison
A female convict in a cell at Millbank Prison, London. She is wearing a canvas dress and is being punished for tearing her normal clothes. Date: 1862

The Tate Gallery (National Gallery of British Art), 1906. From Cassells History of England, Vol. IX, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Vauxhall Bridge and Millbank Penitentiary, Westminster, London, 1817. Artist: JC Varrall
Vauxhall Bridge and Millbank Penitentiary, Westminster, London, 1817. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site

Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1829. Artist: J Tingle
Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1829. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site

Millbank, c1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Millbank, c1860 (1904). Etching. A unique impression with the word not added. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Tate Britain Gallery - London
Tate Britain Gallery - Millbank, London. Opened in 1897, the front part of the building was designed by Sidney R. J. Smith with a classical portico and dome behind Date: 1905

Westminster, London, England - The Millbank Estate Date: circa 1910s

Westminster in 1808
An amazingly rustic view of Westminster in the early 19th century : in the foreground is the timber-yard on Millbank, Tothill Fields in the distance. Date: 1808

Millbank Street
Millbank before the construction of the Embankment. Date: 19th century

Millbank 1861 Etching drypoint fifth state five
Artokoloro

The Fetter-Room at Millbank (engraving)
XJF488921 The Fetter-Room at Millbank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millbank Prison was a prison in Pimlico, London)

Religious Services in Jail: the Roman Catholic Chapel, Millbank, London, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Religious Services in Jail: the Protestant Chapel, Millbank, London, Uk, 1873 Engraving

From Lambeth Walk, 1792 (watercolour on paper)
XCF306048 From Lambeth Walk, 1792 (watercolour on paper) by Turner, B.W. (fl.1792); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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The Dynamite Plot: the Fenian Prisoners being Escorted from Bow Street Police Station to Millbank Prison, Uk, 1883

Millbank Cell
A prisoner making shoes in a single cell at Millbank Prison, Pimlico, London, circa 1860. Prisoners were subjected to solitary confinement under the separate system operated at the prison

Religious Services in Jail: the Protestant Chapel, Millbank, London, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Religious Services in Jail: the Roman Catholic Chapel, Millbank, London, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Joseph Duveen
JOSEPH DUVEEN FIRST BARON DUVEEN OF MILLBANK (1869 - 1939) British art dealer Date: 1933

Europe, England, London, Westminster. Red phone box on Millbank

Lambeth Bridge
Looking down on Lambeth Bridge and the River Thames from Thames House, Millbank, London, with the Albert Embankment and St. Thomas Hospital beyond. Date: 1930s

Chain room, Millbank Prison
The chain room at Millbank Prison, London. The walls are lined with chains, shackles and handcuffs. Date: 1862

Prisoner making shoes, Millbank Prison
Prisoner at work making shoes in cell at Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862

Punishment cell, Millbank Prison
Prisoner in refractory (punishment) cell at Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862

Night view of Millbank Prison
Night view across Thames of Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862

Convicts working in garden, Millbank Prison
A warder supervises male convicts working in garden at Millbank Prison, London. They are pulling a large roller. A small dog is in attendance. Date: 1862

Convicts burial ground, Millbank Prison
The convicts burial ground at Millbank prison, London. Date: 1862

London Millbank
In the 18th century, before the construction of the Thames Embankment

Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, London
Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, Westminster, London

Millbank Barracks, Westminster, London

Tate Gallery Postcard
The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London, opened in 1897 : the architect is Sidney R J Smith Junior, and Sir Henry Tate, the sugar refiner, paid for it out of his own pocket

Tate Gallery
The Tate Britain, formerly known as the Tate Gallery, Millbank, London. It was commissioned in 1894 to be a national gallery of British art and opened in 1897

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Millbank, a historic district nestled in the heart of Westminster, London, holds an intriguing past that weaves together tales of art, industry, and incarceration. From the imposing ships' figureheads adorning Castles Shipbreaking Yard's gate in 1909 to the modern marvels like Millbank Tower under construction in SW1, this area has witnessed remarkable transformations. One cannot overlook the iconic London County Council Millbank Estate which stands as a testament to urban planning excellence. Its architectural beauty harmoniously blends with its surroundings while providing homes for countless residents over the years. Delving deeper into history reveals William Parrott's captivating depiction from 1840. This artwork transports us back to a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages traversed cobbled streets and gas lamps illuminated the way. However, not all aspects of Millbank's past are idyllic. The ground plan Prison reminds us of its dark legacy as a penitentiary where individuals were incarcerated for their transgressions against society. Ackerman's portrayal offers glimpses into this foreboding institution that once stood on these very grounds. Yet amidst somber reflections lies Vauxhall Bridge connecting both sides of the Thames River—a symbol of unity and progress within this vibrant neighborhood. It serves as a gateway between historical landmarks such as Tate Britain Staircase at one end and Imperial Chemical House at another—an embodiment of industrial prowess that shaped this area's identity. As we explore old maps like "A MAPP" from 1720 engraved with meticulous detail, it becomes evident how time has molded Millbank into what it is today—a captivating blend of heritage and contemporary allure. Tate Britain Staircase stands proudly nearby; its grandeur beckoning art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in masterpieces housed within its walls. Intriguingly diverse yet undeniably connected through time, Millbank continues to evolve—embracing its past while embracing the future.