Moorfields Collection

George Whitefield preaching at Moorfields Fair, 1742
George Whitefield(1714-1770), nonconformist preacher, depicted preaching under difficult circumstances at Moorfields Fair on Whit Monday, 1742. 1742

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; gallery for men
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building had been moved around many sites

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George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, London, 1742. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A
XJF465153 Figures over the Gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, engraved by A. Birrell for Lamberts History of London, 1805 (engraving) by English School

Grub Street, London, C18
Grub Street, near Moorfields, described by Dr. Johnson as much inhabited by writers of small histories, dictionaries and temporary poems. It was named Milton Street in 1830

William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire
542173 William Bowman (1816- 1892) English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, born at Nantwich, Cheshire. Cartoon in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch

Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London
530535 Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806) Italian aeronaut. Made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, Moorfields, London, 15 September 1784

Celebration of high mass on Christmas day. Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields
FLO4669317 Celebration of high mass on Christmas day. Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

View of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, 1747. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, 1747. L'Hospital de Fou, (mad hospital). Founded in 1247, Bethlem, or Bedlam

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

Plan of part of the townships of Sheffield and Nether Hallam, Sheffield, c. 1826
Full title: Plan of part of the townships of Sheffield and Nether Hallam which is in dispute. Includes John Addys house, Lidgate Field, Shales Moor Close, White House Lane or Walkley Road

North Yorkshire YO61 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire YO61 3

Blackpool FY2 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Blackpool FY2 0

Old Houses, Moorfields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Old Houses, Moorfields, [London], 1858. The picturesque ornamentation in the front of the house shown in the Engraving is probably of the date of the latter part of the reign of Henry VIII

Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Shakespeare sees a party of apprentices with their bows
3709001 Shakespeare sees a party of apprentices with their bows and arrows going to the archery grounds at Moorfields, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (colour litho) by Hatherell

"Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital
3637149 " Melancholy and Raving Madness", sculptured by Cibber, formerly over the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields (engraving) by English School

Celebration of High Mass on Christmas Day, Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, City of London (engraving)
6029427 Celebration of High Mass on Christmas Day, Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, City of London (engraving) by Melville

New Bedlam Hospital, Moorfields, London (engraving)
609826 New Bedlam Hospital, Moorfields, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Bedlam Hospital, Moorfields)

Roman Catholic Chapel in Moorfields (engraving)
605149 Roman Catholic Chapel in Moorfields (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Catholic Chapel in Moorfields)

Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931654 Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Stuart Houses in the Foliated Style
Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Moorfields and its neighbourhood, from a map of about 1720 (engraving)
3636322 Moorfields and its neighbourhood, from a map of about 1720 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorfields and its neighbourhood)

Cenotaph at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, in Memory of Crimean Soldiers (engraving)
1623593 Cenotaph at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields, in Memory of Crimean Soldiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Wesleys Foundery Chapel, Moorfields, London
John Wesleys Foundery (or Foundry) Chapel in Moorfields, London, a former brass cannon foundry used as a chapel from 1739 until 1778

"Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, "AD 1742 (engraving)
1610465 " Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, " AD 1742 (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Whitefield preaching in Moorfields)

Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields (engraving)
2772542 Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)
1595914 Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Honourable Artillery Company)

Old Bedlam, Moorfields (engraving)
3628959 Old Bedlam, Moorfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bedlam, Moorfields)

Whitefield preaching in Moorfields (engraving)
2792963 Whitefield preaching in Moorfields (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitefield preaching in Moorfields)

The Te Deum for Peace (engraving)
586915 The Te Deum for Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Te Deum for Peace, at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Moorfields, London)

The Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Moorfields, City, which is about to be pulled down (litho)
1051595 The Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Moorfields, City, which is about to be pulled down (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of London College (engraving)
1107089 The City of London College (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of London College)

Midnight Mass at St Mary s, Moorfields, on Christmas Eve (engraving)
1620069 Midnight Mass at St Mary s, Moorfields, on Christmas Eve (engraving) by Williamson, John (1826-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midnight Mass at St Mary s, Moorfields, on Christmas Eve)

Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750 (engraving)
3636327 Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields about 1750)

Nan Holland and Tristram Savage robbing Dr Trotter in Moorfields (engraving)
608150 Nan Holland and Tristram Savage robbing Dr Trotter in Moorfields (engraving) by Nicholls, Joseph (fl.1730-60); Private Collection; (add.info)

The London Institution for the Advancement of Literature and the Diffusion of Useful and Polite Knowledge (engraving)
586178 The London Institution for the Advancement of Literature and the Diffusion of Useful and Polite Knowledge (engraving) by Schnebbelie

George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, AD 1742 - in the exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving)
583652 George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, AD 1742 - in the exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bethlem Hospital, c. 1747
CF71900 Bethlem Hospital, c.1747 by Haytley, Edward (fl.1746-61); 56 diam. cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum, London; eCoram in the care of the Foundling Museum; English, out of copyright

The Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Moorfields, City, which is about to be pulled down (litho)
1051596 The Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Moorfields, City, which is about to be pulled down (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving)
983857 Bethlehem Hospital, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem Hospital, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The office block on the corner of Moorfields and Dale Street, Liverpool. 7th August 1991

No 2, Moorfields, Liverpool. 26th February 1986

Old Bethlem Hospital
Engraving depicting Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields. circa 1750. Date: circa 1750

March of the archers
Great marches of archers took place as thousands went out into the fields of Finsbury, Moorfields, Spitalfields and Bethnal Green

Single Combat in Moor-Fields or Magnamimous Paul O challenging All O, January 30, 1801

York YO8 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of York YO8 3

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Moorfields, a historic location in London, holds an array of captivating stories and events that have shaped its identity over the years. One such momentous occasion occurred in 1742 when George Whitefield, a renowned preacher, delivered his powerful sermon at Moorfields Fair. His words echoed through the bustling fairgrounds, leaving a lasting impact on all who listened. Moving forward to 1926, Bethlem Hospital stood proudly within Moorfields. This institution served as The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem and housed a gallery specifically designated for men. Figures adorning the gateway of this hospital were immortalized in an engraving by A. , showcasing their significance and historical importance. Grub Street, located in C18 Moorfields, was known for its vibrant literary scene. Writers and intellectuals flocked to this area seeking inspiration and camaraderie amongst like-minded individuals. It became a hub for creativity and intellectual discourse that left an indelible mark on British literature. In Sheffield during c. 1826, part of the townships of Sheffield and Nether Hallam were meticulously mapped out. This detailed plan provided insight into the layout and structure of these areas during that time period. Venturing further north to North Yorkshire YO61 3 Map reveals another facet of Moorfields' influence - St Luke's Hospital study from Microcosm of London circa 1809 is showcased here. This depiction offers glimpses into the architectural beauty that graced this esteemed medical facility. Shakespeare himself once witnessed a group of apprentices with their bows while strolling through Moorfields—a sight that surely sparked his imagination as he crafted timeless tales filled with adventure and intrigue. The sculptured masterpiece "Melancholy and Raving Madness, " created by Cibber, once adorned the gateway of Bethlehem Hospital at Moorfields before being immortalized in engravings—an artistic representation capturing both its grandeur and emotional depth.