Photo Mechanical Process Collection (#3)

Handkerchief commemorating several events in the mayoralty of Alderman Sir John Key, 1831. Key served as Lord Mayor of London for two consecutive years, from 1830-1832

Interior of the Church of St Helen, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1870

Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helens, City of London, 1871
Crypt under Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helen s, City of London, 1871. The Leathersellers Hall had occupied the site of the dissolved St Helens Priory

Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helens, City of London, 1871
Leathersellers Hall, Little St Helen s, City of London, 1871

Building at the entrance of Little St Helens, City of London, 1870
Building at the entrance of Little St Helen s, City of London, 1870. View with a man outside and figures in the doorway

Interior view of first floor room of no 47 Lime Street, City of London, 1875. Artist
Interior view of first floor room of no 47 Lime Street, City of London, 1875. View showing a man and woman in a panelled room with a fireplace

Holborn Hill and Skinner Street before Holborn Viaduct was built, City of London, 1864. View with figures, horses carriages and omnibuses in the street, and advertisements on buildings

The east end of the Guildhall and the old Guildhall Library, City of London, 1870. Construction work being carried out in the foreground

Field Lane Ragged School, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Artist: George Cruikshank
Field Lane Ragged School, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Interior view of the Field Lane Ragged School showing adults attempting to teach a group of disorderly children

The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

No 3 Chancery Lane, City of London, 1799

Two views of the tower of St Antholin, City of London, 1875; one of the tower erected in 1685, the other of a design of 1875. Between the two is a plan of the church

St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, June 1897
St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, London, June 1897

The Vintners Company feasts four kings, c1347, (1928). Depicting Sir Henry Picard, master of the Vintners Company, entertaining kings, princes, bishops and nobles to a banquet in his Great Hall

A Westminster fireman in uniform, c1800

Images relating to Winston Churchill Memorial Library, St Mary Aldermanbury, London, 1989
Montage of images relating to the Winston Churchill Memorial Library, St Mary Aldermanbury, London, 1989. Big Ben; coat of arms of the Dukes of Marlborough; Winston Churchill painting in front of

St Pancras Old Church, London, (c1850?), with the fortifications at the Brill during the civil wars, 1642. Also showing two horsemen in the right foreground

View of the Coronation luncheon for King George V and Queen Mary consort, London, 1911
View of the Coronation luncheon for King George V and Queen Mary consort in the Guildhall, London, 1911

Aerial view of London framed in a decorative border, c1845. Artist: Kronheim & Co
Aerial view of London framed in a decorative border, c1845. The detailed aerial view contains a background of unatural colours with a decorative border

Turnips & Carrots ho, Cries of London, c1870
Turnips & Carrots ho. A turnip and carrot seller and his donkey laden with baskets. Standing next to them is a woman holding a bunch of turnips. From Cries of London, c1870

Hot Spice Gingerbread Smoking hot!, Cries of London, c1870
Hot Spice Gingerbread Smoking hot!. A gingerbread seller, pictured with a woman and children at his barrow, with a boy eating a piece of the gingerbread, and a dog standing in front of the cart

A New Love Song only ha penny a piece, Cries of London, c1870
A New Love Song only ha penny a piece. A songsheet seller receiving payment for her wares. The seller is receiving money from a man carrying a whip

Old Chairs to mend, Cries of London, c1870
Old Chairs to mend. A chair mender sitting outside a house working on a seat, with a woman watching him, another holding a chair waiting to be mended, and a dog in the foreground

Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberrys, Cries of London, c1870
Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberrys. A strawberry seller carrying a basket on her head, with horses and a cart to her right and figures by a sedan chair to her left. From Cries of London, c1870

Round & Sound Fivepence a Pound Duke Cherries, Cries of London, c1870. Artist
Round & Sound Fivepence a Pound Duke Cherries. A cherry seller weighing out the fruit in a set of scales. The seller then tips it out into a boys hat

Fresh Gathered Peas Young Hastings, Cries of London, c1870
Fresh Gathered Peas Young Hastings. A pea seller catching peas in her apron. The peas are being poured into her apron by a man in a cart

Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind, Cries of London, c1870
Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind. A knife grinder beneath a lamp in the street with two women, one of whom holds a pair of scissors to be sharpened. From Cries of London, c1870

New Mackrel, New Mackrel, Cries of London, c1870
New Mackrel, New Mackrel. A mackerel seller on the doorstep of a house, with two women inspecting the fish that are being offered to them. From Cries of London, c1870

Do you want any Matches?, Cries of London, c1870
Do you want any Matches? Match sellers standing in the street. A woman and a young boy selling matches, with a dog in the foreground and a coach behind them. From Cries of London, c1870

Sweet China Oranges, sweet China, Cries of London, c1870
Sweet China Oranges, sweet China. An orange seller standing in the street, with two women looking at the fruit. From Cries of London, c1870

Milk below Maids, Cries of London, c1870
Milk below Maids. A milk seller handing a cupful of milk to a boy and girl on a street, with a dog walking past and a lamp on the right. From Cries of London, c1870

Two bunches a penny primroses, two bunches a penny, Cries of London, c1870. Artist
Two bunches a penny primroses, two bunches a penny. Primrose sellers walking in the street, carrying baskets of primroses, and accompanied by a dog. From Cries of London, c1870

View of the east side of Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, c1900.The bridge was opened in 1894 to the Gothic designs of Sir John Wolfe Barry and Sir Horace Jones

Westminster Bridge, London, (c1925?) Artist: Thomas Malton II
Westminster Bridge from the Bishops Walk by Lambeth Palace, London, (c1925?); showing part of the gateway. On the left a figure can be seen inspecting goods on a street sellers barrow

Royal Exchange Fire, London, 1838
View of the Royal Exchange fire, London, 1838

Albert Hall, Kensington, London, 1868. Artist: Kronheim & Co
View of the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, 1868

Dulwich, Camberwell, London, 1819
Rural view of Dulwich, Southwark, London, 1819

The River Thames at Greenwich, London, 1878. Artist: Myles Birket Foster
The River Thames at Greenwich, London, 1878; with figures and vessels

View of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Artist
View of the Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames at Brandenburgh House, Hammersmith, London, 1821. Presenting a loyal address to Caroline of Brunswick during the governmental attempts to

Chelsea Bridge, London, c1860. The recently-opened Chelsea Bridge with a steamship passing underneath it; passengers and boatmen in the foreground

Temple Bar, London, 1834. Artist: John Bailey
View of the mail carriage passing through Temple Bar, London at night, 1834; on the right is a snuff and cigar warehouse

Guildhall Library, London, 1872. Artist: Edwin Thomas Dolby
Exterior view from Basinghall Street of the Guildhall Library and Guildhall Museum, London, 1872; with a street scene

The Guildhall, London, 1911. View of the Coronation luncheon for King George V and Queen Mary consort in the Guildhall. All present are standing

East India House, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
North west view of East India House, London, 1817; with figures, horses and carriages

Chancery Lane, London, 1798
View of the corner of Chancery Lane, London, 1798

Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1864
View of construction work taking place at Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London, c1864 for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway

Aldgate High Street, London, c1862
View of the south side of Aldgate High Street, London, 1862; showing shops with the shop name and trade listed below

Aerial view of London showing Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, c1845. Artist
Aerial view of London showing Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, c1845. The detailed aerial view contains a background of unnatural colours with a decorative border

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"Capturing History: The Evolution of the Photo Mechanical Process" Step back in time with these captivating images that showcase the fascinating development of the photo mechanical process. From Agas Map of London, c1561 to Edward A. Wilson's work in the 1910s, witness how this technique revolutionized visual documentation. The Agas Map of London, c1561 transports us to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the city's intricate streets and buildings. Its detailed accuracy is a testament to early attempts at capturing reality through mechanical means. Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. , takes us further into the 20th century with his stunning photographs from 1913. Collaborating with Emery Walker, he pushes boundaries and explores new artistic possibilities within this process. London Bridge and The Tower Bridge transport us to early 1900s London, courtesy of Eyre & Spottiswoode's skilled craftsmanship. These iconic landmarks are immortalized through their lens, preserving their grandeur for future generations. Reproduction of a photograph captures Thomas Nast after 1896 - an intriguing glimpse into one man's life frozen in time through this innovative technique. Georges Petit brings historical figures such as The Empress Josephine (c1804) and Phryne (1903) back to life using photo mechanical processes. Their beauty and elegance shine through despite being captured years after their existence. Winter on the ice (1645), though created by an unknown artist in 1908 using this method, showcases both technical skill and creative vision as it portrays a serene winter scene that seems almost tangible even today. Lastly, View from St Clement Danes Showing Law Courts offers a panoramic view of London during the early 1900s - another masterpiece brought to life by Eyre & Spottiswoode's mastery over photo mechanical processes. These remarkable images remind us not only of our rich history but also of the incredible advancements made in visual technology.