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Background imagePremises Collection: SIERRA LEONE UNDERTAKERS

SIERRA LEONE UNDERTAKERS
Black humour : The premises of Bungie the undertaker, Sierra Leone, Africa. He is as ready to offer good advice to the living as he is to provide for the needs of the dead! Date: 1930s

Background imagePremises Collection: Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving)

Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving)
585060 Sketches of London from October 1901 (engraving) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from October 1901: attacking Slaters Cupola)

Background imagePremises Collection: Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876

Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b / w photo)
6011943 Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePremises Collection: Up-to-Date Cellar Piping System as described, Stainless Steel is recommended by the Brewers

Up-to-Date Cellar Piping System as described, Stainless Steel is recommended by the Brewers Society for Piping
5990149 Up-to-Date Cellar Piping System as described, Stainless Steel is recommended by the Brewers Society for Piping (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePremises Collection: The Old-World Lounge of the White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-the-Marsh (b / w photo)

The Old-World Lounge of the White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-the-Marsh (b / w photo)
5990138 The Old-World Lounge of the White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-the-Marsh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: Gas Kitchen at Kimbells Restaurant, Chichester, with 'Radiation'Equipment (b / w photo)

Gas Kitchen at Kimbells Restaurant, Chichester, with "Radiation"Equipment (b / w photo)
5990133 Gas Kitchen at Kimbells Restaurant, Chichester, with " Radiation" Equipment (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePremises Collection: Buffet Bar of the Grand Hotel, Glasgow (b / w photo)

Buffet Bar of the Grand Hotel, Glasgow (b / w photo)
5990131 Buffet Bar of the Grand Hotel, Glasgow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffet Bar of the Grand Hotel, Glasgow)

Background imagePremises Collection: Tea-Garden Lighting by Holoplane Indirect 'Lily'Fittings on Concrete Standards at the Weoley

Tea-Garden Lighting by Holoplane Indirect "Lily"Fittings on Concrete Standards at the Weoley Castle Hotel
5990128 Tea-Garden Lighting by Holoplane Indirect " Lily" Fittings on Concrete Standards at the Weoley Castle Hotel, near Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePremises Collection: The Corona Bar, Glasgow, which has been established for More Than 100 Years (b / w photo)

The Corona Bar, Glasgow, which has been established for More Than 100 Years (b / w photo)
5990119 The Corona Bar, Glasgow, which has been established for More Than 100 Years (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corona Bar, Glasgow)

Background imagePremises Collection: Back View of a Modern Soda Fountain with Milk Service included (b / w photo)

Back View of a Modern Soda Fountain with Milk Service included (b / w photo)
5990177 Back View of a Modern Soda Fountain with Milk Service included (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: Striking Architectural Features and Historic Interest bring a House Valuable Publicity (b / w photo)

Striking Architectural Features and Historic Interest bring a House Valuable Publicity (b / w photo)
5990166 Striking Architectural Features and Historic Interest bring a House Valuable Publicity (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePremises Collection: The Three hammers Hotel, St Stephens, Hertfordshire (b / w photo)

The Three hammers Hotel, St Stephens, Hertfordshire (b / w photo)
5990152 The Three hammers Hotel, St Stephens, Hertfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three hammers Hotel, St Stephens, Hertfordshire)

Background imagePremises Collection: The New Dalex-Unit Beer Engine (b / w photo)

The New Dalex-Unit Beer Engine (b / w photo)
5990139 The New Dalex-Unit Beer Engine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Dalex-Unit Beer Engine)

Background imagePremises Collection: Model Gas Kitchen at Punchs Hotel, Doncaster, equipped by Radiation Ltd (b / w photo)

Model Gas Kitchen at Punchs Hotel, Doncaster, equipped by Radiation Ltd (b / w photo)
5990137 Model Gas Kitchen at Punchs Hotel, Doncaster, equipped by Radiation Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model Gas Kitchen at Punchs Hotel)

Background imagePremises Collection: Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b / w photo)

Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b / w photo)
5987507 Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level)

Background imagePremises Collection: Harrods, Umbrella Counter (b / w photo)

Harrods, Umbrella Counter (b / w photo)
5987504 Harrods, Umbrella Counter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrods, Umbrella Counter. Photograph lent by Parnell)

Background imagePremises Collection: Messrs Lilley and Skinners, Boot Shop, Oxford Street (b / w photo)

Messrs Lilley and Skinners, Boot Shop, Oxford Street (b / w photo)
5987503 Messrs Lilley and Skinners, Boot Shop, Oxford Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Lilley and Skinners, Boot Shop, Oxford Street)

Background imagePremises Collection: Harrods, Mens Department (b / w photo)

Harrods, Mens Department (b / w photo)
5987501 Harrods, Mens Department (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrods, Mens Department. Photograph lent by Parnell)

Background imagePremises Collection: Drage s, Oxford Street (b / w photo)

Drage s, Oxford Street (b / w photo)
5987496 Drage s, Oxford Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drage s, Oxford Street. Designed bys Gordon Jeeves, Esq, FRIBA)

Background imagePremises Collection: The Recent Fire at San Francisco (engraving)

The Recent Fire at San Francisco (engraving)
1102037 The Recent Fire at San Francisco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Fire at San Francisco)

Background imagePremises Collection: New business premises on Seymour Street (engraving)

New business premises on Seymour Street (engraving)
587315 New business premises on Seymour Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New business premises on Seymour Street, Euston Square, London)

Background imagePremises Collection: New premises of The Parisian Diamond Company, 143 Regent Street, London (engraving)

New premises of The Parisian Diamond Company, 143 Regent Street, London (engraving)
584204 New premises of The Parisian Diamond Company, 143 Regent Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: Messrs E Moses and Sons new premises in Tottenham Court Road, London (engraving)

Messrs E Moses and Sons new premises in Tottenham Court Road, London (engraving)
583801 Messrs E Moses and Sons new premises in Tottenham Court Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: New premises of Parliament Street and Derby Street (engraving)

New premises of Parliament Street and Derby Street (engraving)
603791 New premises of Parliament Street and Derby Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New premises of Parliament Street and Derby Street)

Background imagePremises Collection: Harrods, Interesting from End to End (litho)

Harrods, Interesting from End to End (litho)
2811606 Harrods, Interesting from End to End (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrods, Interesting from End to End)

Background imagePremises Collection: Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne

Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne
2962568 Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne, from The Builder, 8th October, 1898 (photolithographic print) by English School, (19th century); Laing Art Gallery

Background imagePremises Collection: Undertakers, Southgate Road, Islington, North London

Undertakers, Southgate Road, Islington, North London
Gilderson & Sons Ltd, undertakers, in Southgate Road, Islington, North London, about to move to new premises in Cleveland Road. Date: circa 1930s

Background imagePremises Collection: South London fishmongers, A Magnus & Son Ltd South London fishmongers

South London fishmongers, A Magnus & Son Ltd South London fishmongers
Street scene in South London with fishmongers shop, A Magnus & Son Ltd. Date: circa 1950s

Background imagePremises Collection: Rego Tailors and Outfitters, London

Rego Tailors and Outfitters, London
Premises of Rego Tailors and Outfitters, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imagePremises Collection: West Street, Durban (b / w photo)

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
3092496 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

Background imagePremises Collection: St Olaves School

St Olaves School
View of the Grammar School of St Olaves in 1810. At that time the school was housed in the old Vestry Hall of the church and its adjoining premises (on the west side of Churchyard Alley)

Background imagePremises Collection: Tattersalls

Tattersalls
View of the courtyard of old Tattersalls, the main auctioneer of race horses in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The first premises occupied were near Hyde Park Corner

Background imagePremises Collection: First-floor lounge of the Kings Head Hotel, Coventry (b / w photo)

First-floor lounge of the Kings Head Hotel, Coventry (b / w photo)
5990145 First-floor lounge of the Kings Head Hotel, Coventry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First-floor lounge of the Kings Head Hotel, Coventry)

Background imagePremises Collection: The Cock, Cockfosters, an Example of Modern Design applied to a Country Licensed House (b / w photo)

The Cock, Cockfosters, an Example of Modern Design applied to a Country Licensed House (b / w photo)
5990144 The Cock, Cockfosters, an Example of Modern Design applied to a Country Licensed House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock)

Background imagePremises Collection: The 'Guesthouse'Gas Range, Radiation Ltd (b / w photo)

The "Guesthouse"Gas Range, Radiation Ltd (b / w photo)
5990134 The " Guesthouse" Gas Range, Radiation Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Guesthouse" Gas Range, Radiation Ltd)

Background imagePremises Collection: This Picture gives a Good Idea of what the Pot Stills look like (b / w photo)

This Picture gives a Good Idea of what the Pot Stills look like (b / w photo)
5990125 This Picture gives a Good Idea of what the Pot Stills look like (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: Imperial Airways Showrooms, Central Column (b / w photo)

Imperial Airways Showrooms, Central Column (b / w photo)
5987517 Imperial Airways Showrooms, Central Column (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Airways Showrooms, Central Column)

Background imagePremises Collection: A Modern Shop (b / w photo)

A Modern Shop (b / w photo)
5987516 A Modern Shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Shop. Block lent by Proprietors of Architectural Design and Construction)

Background imagePremises Collection: Underground Shops at St Jamess Park Station (b / w photo)

Underground Shops at St Jamess Park Station (b / w photo)
5987513 Underground Shops at St Jamess Park Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground Shops at St Jamess Park Station)

Background imagePremises Collection: Debenham s, Shoe Department (b / w photo)

Debenham s, Shoe Department (b / w photo)
5987500 Debenham s, Shoe Department (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Debenham s, Shoe Department. Photograph lent by Parnell)

Background imagePremises Collection: Mediaeval Shop-Front at Shrewsbury (b / w photo)

Mediaeval Shop-Front at Shrewsbury (b / w photo)
5987495 Mediaeval Shop-Front at Shrewsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediaeval Shop-Front at Shrewsbury. Photograph by R C Clayton, Esq)

Background imagePremises Collection: Bond Street Shops, Eighteenth Century (b / w photo)

Bond Street Shops, Eighteenth Century (b / w photo)
5987487 Bond Street Shops, Eighteenth Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bond Street Shops, Eighteenth Century)

Background imagePremises Collection: Staggs, Leicester Square (b / w photo)

Staggs, Leicester Square (b / w photo)
5987484 Staggs, Leicester Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staggs, Leicester Square. Designed by Austen Hall, Esq, FRIBA)

Background imagePremises Collection: The Crown Hotel, Garston, Benskins Watford Brewery, Ltd (b / w photo)

The Crown Hotel, Garston, Benskins Watford Brewery, Ltd (b / w photo)
5990179 The Crown Hotel, Garston, Benskins Watford Brewery, Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Hotel, Garston)

Background imagePremises Collection: 'Advertised'by Charles Dickens, the Kings Head, Chigwell (b / w photo)

"Advertised"by Charles Dickens, the Kings Head, Chigwell (b / w photo)
5990169 " Advertised" by Charles Dickens, the Kings Head, Chigwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePremises Collection: Smart Modern Cocktail Bar in the Small Banqueting-Room at the Continental Hotel

Smart Modern Cocktail Bar in the Small Banqueting-Room at the Continental Hotel, Plymouth (b / w photo)
5990168 Smart Modern Cocktail Bar in the Small Banqueting-Room at the Continental Hotel, Plymouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer




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Step into the world of premier premises: From linoleum manufacturers to department stores, discover the finest establishments across London and beyond. Explore Frederick Gorringes, a haven for luxury shopping in the heart of London. Take a stroll down Bridge Street in Ballater, Aberdeenshire and immerse yourself in its charming atmosphere. Experience the vibrant Leather Lane market in London, where hidden treasures await. Witness Biba's iconic move to Kensington Church Street, marking a new era of style and elegance. Uncover the historical significance of Lewisham Military Hospital on High Street - a testament to bravery and sacrifice. Navigate through traffic congestion at Covent Garden as you witness the bustling energy of city life unfold before your eyes. Step back in time with Mutoscope at Gravesend - an enchanting glimpse into early entertainment technology. Marvel at the power of nature during a flood at Staines - reminding us of our vulnerability amidst Mother Nature's force. Capture moments frozen in time as four boys roam the streets of East End London - their innocence echoing through generations past. Indulge your senses at Treyer and Fribourg Tobacconist, where exquisite aromas fill every corner. Finally, unwind at Aberfoyle's Bailie Nicol Jarvie Hotel Cocktail Bar - an oasis nestled amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscapes (b/w photo). These premier premises offer glimpses into different worlds; each one telling its own unique story.