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Outer London Collection (#5)

"Journey through the Outer London: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1960, where the Chequers Inn in Dagenham, Essex

Background imageOuter London Collection: People enjoy a day out in Kew, London. August 1954

People enjoy a day out in Kew, London. August 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: People walk along the River Thames between Hammersmith and Kew, London. August 1954

People walk along the River Thames between Hammersmith and Kew, London. August 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: Gardeners working at Hampton Court Palace, London (formerly Middlesex). April 1954

Gardeners working at Hampton Court Palace, London (formerly Middlesex). April 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: Scenic view of Richmond, along the River Thames, in south west London. 13th May 1954

Scenic view of Richmond, along the River Thames, in south west London. 13th May 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: Vine Street looking north in Uxbridge, London (formerly Middlesex) Circa 1928

Vine Street looking north in Uxbridge, London (formerly Middlesex) Circa 1928

Background imageOuter London Collection: Hampton Court Palace, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, 28th August 1952

Hampton Court Palace, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, 28th August 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: Scenes along the River Thames between Kew and Hammersmith, London. August 1954

Scenes along the River Thames between Kew and Hammersmith, London. August 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: Windsor Street, junction with Lynch, Lenos store Uxbridge, Greater London

Windsor Street, junction with Lynch, Lenos store Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge High Street, George Street-Bonseys Yard area

Uxbridge High Street, George Street-Bonseys Yard area. Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1930

Background imageOuter London Collection: E. Plested garage and Westons bakery at the north end of Cowley Road, Uxbridge

E. Plested garage and Westons bakery at the north end of Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Old Dolphin Bridge over canal, Uxbridge, start of rebuilding new bridge, Greater London

Old Dolphin Bridge over canal, Uxbridge, start of rebuilding new bridge, Greater London, 6th September 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge, Windsor Street from church tower. Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1930

Uxbridge, Windsor Street from church tower. Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1930

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge High Street, near canal bridge by Eagle

Uxbridge High Street, near canal bridge by Eagle - canal and Colne bridges to be rebuilt. Uxbridge, Greater London, Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Southport flower show: Display of vegetables by Carters tested Seeds, Raynes Park, London

Southport flower show: Display of vegetables by Carters tested Seeds, Raynes Park, London, S.W.20. They won a gold and a silver cup. 23rd August 1951

Background imageOuter London Collection: When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63

When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected

Background imageOuter London Collection: He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow

He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow, E.13. With teak formica tops, knotty pine wood on the walls and padded seats for the customers

Background imageOuter London Collection: Fallow Deer in Bushy Park, London (formerly Middlesex). 8th April 1954

Fallow Deer in Bushy Park, London (formerly Middlesex). 8th April 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: St. Margarets church in Uxbridge, Middlesex (now London

St. Margarets church in Uxbridge, Middlesex (now London) looking north from Windsor Street. Circa August 1928

Background imageOuter London Collection: Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace, London. October 1952

Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace, London. October 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house

A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house. London, September 1950

Background imageOuter London Collection: Three year old Daniel Jarmin holds a tennis racket as he poses with other friends in his

Three year old Daniel Jarmin holds a tennis racket as he poses with other friends in his class at a kindergarten school he attends in Ilford, Greater London

Background imageOuter London Collection: Children of Olympic Way in London, playing a game on the streets outside their homes

Children of Olympic Way in London, playing a game on the streets outside their homes. 4th August 1984

Background imageOuter London Collection: Chessington Zoo. 'Comet', the 20 year, old Elephant

Chessington Zoo. "Comet", the 20 year, old Elephant
Chessington Zoo. " Comet", the 20 year, old Elephant, seen here waking up keeper Phillip Ashford and making sure he washes behind the ears, Surrey. July 1952 C3500 001

Background imageOuter London Collection: Pensioners playing with Hula Hoops in a Twickenham park, London. August 1976 P76 734

Pensioners playing with Hula Hoops in a Twickenham park, London. August 1976 P76 734

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge High Street, Coopers bakery, Sanders grocery, Woodbridge solicitor

Uxbridge High Street, Coopers bakery, Sanders grocery, Woodbridge solicitor, Greater London. Circa August 1928

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge Cricketfield Road looking towards Vine Street, fire station on right

Uxbridge Cricketfield Road looking towards Vine Street, fire station on right, Greater London. Circa August 1928

Background imageOuter London Collection: The crossroads at the Pheasant Inn Chalfont St Giles looking west from London Road

The crossroads at the Pheasant Inn Chalfont St Giles looking west from London Road, the clearance of cottage in foreground permits widening of junction, Buckinghamshire. 17th August 1928

Background imageOuter London Collection: Yiewley, Old Council offices, junction Fairfield Road, Greater London. 21st June 1929

Yiewley, Old Council offices, junction Fairfield Road, Greater London. 21st June 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: Children playing at the fun-fair at Roundwood Park, Willesden. London, August 1952

Children playing at the fun-fair at Roundwood Park, Willesden. London, August 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: Uxbridge, Canal bridge over the Grand Union canal near Swan and Bottle

Uxbridge, Canal bridge over the Grand Union canal near Swan and Bottle, (A4020) to be rebuilt. London (formerly Middlesex) Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: George Inn yard, Uxbridge, London (formerly Middlesex) looking towards F. F

George Inn yard, Uxbridge, London (formerly Middlesex) looking towards F. F. Poole and Son the butchers. Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Bury Street (A4180), Ruislip, London (formerly Middlesex

Bury Street (A4180), Ruislip, London (formerly Middlesex) old forge to be demolished and road widened. St Martins Church in the background Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Number 7 tram Uxbridge to Shepherds Bush blocking Uxbridge High Street

Number 7 tram Uxbridge to Shepherds Bush blocking Uxbridge High Street. London (formerly Middlesex) Circa 1929

Background imageOuter London Collection: Market Place in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (formerly Surrey). June 1957

Market Place in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (formerly Surrey). June 1957

Background imageOuter London Collection: General scenes of the crowds going into Finchley open air swimming pool

General scenes of the crowds going into Finchley open air swimming pool. London, June 1960 M4329-006

Background imageOuter London Collection: Hampton Court Maze, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, 8th April 1954

Hampton Court Maze, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, 8th April 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: View of St Pauls Cathedral from King Henrys Mound, Richmond Park, Richmond

View of St Pauls Cathedral from King Henrys Mound, Richmond Park, Richmond, Greater London. 2nd July 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: Hampton Court Maze, photographed from a camera attached to a Met Balloon

Hampton Court Maze, photographed from a camera attached to a Met Balloon. Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames, London. 14th December 1954

Background imageOuter London Collection: a Patrol box on the newly opened Colnbrook by-pass (A4) at Harmondsworth

a Patrol box on the newly opened Colnbrook by-pass (A4) at Harmondsworth, London Borough of Hillingdon. 22nd June 1928. a patrolman can be seen saluting a car belonging to a member of the public to

Background imageOuter London Collection: Children playing outside Hampton Court Palace, London (formerly Middlesex)

Children playing outside Hampton Court Palace, London (formerly Middlesex). Circa 1950 s

Background imageOuter London Collection: Deer in Richmond Park, London. 28th October 1952

Deer in Richmond Park, London. 28th October 1952

Background imageOuter London Collection: Scenes along the River Thames in Richmond, Greater London. Circa 1945

Scenes along the River Thames in Richmond, Greater London. Circa 1945

Background imageOuter London Collection: English League Divison One match at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur 2 v West Ham

English League Divison One match at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur 2 v West Ham United 0. Martin Chivers of Spurs 29th December 1973

Background imageOuter London Collection: Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London

Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London, during Christmas, 1946

Background imageOuter London Collection: West Ham v. Burnley Cup Tie ticket queue at Upton Park. 27th february 1964

West Ham v. Burnley Cup Tie ticket queue at Upton Park. 27th february 1964

Background imageOuter London Collection: Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949. ***Ivor, to check date. Sweets came off rationing in February 1953 - not 1949 as the caption date suggests***

Background imageOuter London Collection: People enjoy the sunny weather at Hampton Court Palace, Greater London. circa 1945

People enjoy the sunny weather at Hampton Court Palace, Greater London. circa 1945




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"Journey through the Outer London: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1960, where the Chequers Inn in Dagenham, Essex, stood as a charming haven for locals seeking respite. Its rustic charm and warm ambiance welcomed all who crossed its threshold. Venturing further into Victorian London, Barnes Bridge emerges as an architectural marvel. The intricate details of this historical landmark transport us to a bygone era, evoking a sense of grandeur and elegance. Station Road in West Drayton takes us on a nostalgic trip circa 1935. The bustling street captures the essence of daily life during that period - vibrant shops lining the road and people going about their business with purpose. As we gaze upon Northwood from a railway bridge in 1935, we witness the serenity of this suburban area. Its tranquil atmosphere offers solace amidst the fast-paced city life nearby. The St Peter and St Paul Church stands tall against time's relentless march in Dagenham, Essex (1960). This sacred place holds stories untold within its walls - tales of love, loss, and unwavering faith that have shaped generations. Intrigue fills our hearts as we observe Southern competitors at Sywell's Daily Mirror Scooter Rally organized by D. M. Scooter Realists. These daring individuals embody adventure and camaraderie while showcasing their skills on two wheels. Surbiton railway station beckons us with open arms in November 1938. Crowds gather eagerly under grey skies; anticipation hangs thickly in the air as they await their next destination or reunion with loved ones. Tottenham Football Club becomes more than just a sports venue when crowds queue for FA Cup Semi-Final tickets - it transforms into an emblematic symbol of unity among passionate fans who share one common goal: victory. Bell Yard paints an idyllic picture circa 1935 before its demolition to make way for progress.