Piccadilly Collection (#2)

If London were Venice, Piccadilly Circus. A view of London if its streets were canals. c. 1900s

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during the Blitz
6015286 Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during the Blitz, World War II, September 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"The Little Admiral"leaving Albany for some function at court (litho)
2794352 " The Little Admiral" leaving Albany for some function at court (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

W E Gladstone in Albany (litho)
2794348 W E Gladstone in Albany (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: W E Gladstone in Albany)

The Great Wellington Statue (engraving)
1617271 The Great Wellington Statue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Wellington Statue)

Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London, England

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Street Walkers, 1786. A fashionably dressed man walking from Old Bond Street into Piccadilly encountering a courtesan

London Life - A Flower Seller in Piccadilly Circus Date: circa 1940

Princess Elizabeth of York in the garden
Princess Elizabeth of York (now Queen Elizabeth II) taken at the Yorks London residence, 145, Piccadilly in 1936 with two of her corgis

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Maskelyne & Cooks automaton, Psycho
Maskelyne & Cooks thought-reading, whist playing automaton, Psycho, as demonstrated at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London

Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). Artist: Johannes Kip
Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). The buildings today house the Royal Academy of Arts. A print from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor, (Kegan Paul)

Two forms of transport on a London bridge -- a double decker bus on the left, a horse and cart on the right. The bus is on Route 33A, serving Sheen, Hammersmith, Kensington, Piccadilly Circus

Park Lane Hotel on Piccadilly, London. Date: circa 1920

Police dog handler

Social / Piccadilly Grill
Elegant diners-out, all but one (a uniformed soldier) in evening dress, patronise the Piccadilly Grill, a noted restaurant in the fashionable heart of London

The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1, with the statue of Eros on the right. Date: circa 1910s

Piccadilly Circus 1928
More changes to the traffic layout at Piccadilly Circus - work in progress round the Eros statue, which I suppose is somewhere behind the hoardings. Date: 1928

Kitchen staff, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1
Group photo of kitchen staff and others, possibly with the manager at the centre of the front row, Piccadilly Hotel, London W1. Date: 1908

Piccadilly, London
Window Studies -- the Festive Hour, early evening in Piccadilly. At 7.45 pm anyone who is anyone is on their way to a dinner party, a dance or the theatre

Cambridge House, Piccadilly, London
A hansom cab trots past Cambridge House, Piccadilly, London, the town residence of Lord Palmerston

Piccadilly Circus
viewed from Coventry Street

Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, London, 1858
Engraving showing Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, decorated with wreaths and banners for the Royal Wedding, 1858

Stationary traffic along a busy Piccadilly at night, showing a London taxi cab for hire, and the illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus in the background in London

Ball-room dancing at the Piccadilly Hotel, London
Londons most popular partners, Miss Leonora Hughes and Mr Maurice, giving an exhibition dance during supper at the Piccadilly Hotel

Piccadilly Hippies
Young people enjoying the sunshine at Piccadilly Circus under Eros

BULLOCKs MUSEUM 1811
Housed in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, William Bullocks miscellaneous collection is a popular attraction at a period when official museums hardly exist

London / Piccadilly Circus
London/Piccadilly Circus

Fortnum & Mason store, Piccadilly, London, England, UK

Piccadilly Circus, 1915. Creator: David Muirhead Bone
Piccadilly Circus, 1915. A dramatic scene of crowds as they move through Piccadilly Circus, a circular road junction and major public space bordered by stately buildings in London's West End

Cambridge House, Piccadilly, the town residence of Lord Palmerston, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Cambridge House, Piccadilly, the town residence of Lord Palmerston, 1865. 'Cambridge House, or rather, as Lord Palmerston, in dating his letters, preferred to style his town residence, 94

The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly
3732776 The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly)

Piccadilly Circus, London, City of Westminster, England in 1910. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures
3058435 Piccadilly Circus, London, City of Westminster, England in 1910. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Regent Street from Piccadilly, 19th century
6116568 Regent Street from Piccadilly, 19th century; (add.info.: Regent Street from Piccadilly. London, England. After an engraving published in 1822.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The introduction of the roundabout system in Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1926
3058459 The introduction of the roundabout system in Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1926. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly
3732764 The accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the accidental crashing of Mrs Graham's balloon near Piccadilly)

The removal of the statue of Eros from Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1925 during the reconstruction of
3058418 The removal of the statue of Eros from Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1925 during the reconstruction of the underground railway station

Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic, 1850
3331000 Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Relief of Mafeking, some too Enthusiastic Demonstrators in Piccadilly (litho)
1048500 The Relief of Mafeking, some too Enthusiastic Demonstrators in Piccadilly (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Mafeking)

View of Regent Street, London, from Picadilly Circus, 1822. Creator: J. Bluck
View of Regent Street, London, from Picadilly [sic] Circus, 1822. Hill & Co. tailor & military warehouse on the right

The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, England, UK

The Ritz hotel at Christmas, Piccadilly, Green Park, London, England, UK

England, London, Picadilly, St Patricks Day parade

England, London, Piccadilly Circus, Eros Statue

England, London, Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Eros Statue

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"Piccadilly: A Timeless Tapestry of London's Charm" Step into the enchanting world by Night, where the vibrant energy of London comes alive. From the iconic Fortnum & Mason to the whimsical artwork of "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas" by Matania, this bustling district never fails to captivate. The elegant Piccadilly Plaza Hotel stands tall amidst a sea of history and culture. As you explore its streets, discover a map revealing the hidden gems - Ladies and Gentlemen's Clubs that have shaped London's social scene for centuries. Transport yourself back in time to 1956 at Piccadilly Circus, where dazzling neon lights illuminate the night sky. The allure continues with Vesta Tilley gracing the stage at Piccadilly Theatre while echoes of laughter resonate from Wodehouse's timeless tales featuring Jeeves and Wooster. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you stroll through Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s; witness its transformation over decades without losing an ounce of its charm. And just around the corner lies Ritz Hotel London – an epitome of luxury and refinement since time immemorial. But it is when darkness falls that Piccadilly truly shines. Behold the mesmerizing glow emanating from every corner as neon lights dance their nocturnal symphony at Piccadilly Circus – a sight that etches itself into your memory forever. Piccadilly: Where past meets present seamlessly; a tapestry woven with stories untold yet waiting to be discovered. Lose yourself in its allure and let this iconic district leave an indelible mark on your heart as you unravel its secrets one step at a time.