Rotherhithe Collection (#2)

Photograph of Jolly Waggoners PH, Rotherhithe (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Dog & Duck PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603399 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Hales Rocket Factory, at Rotherhithe (engraving)
1601718 Hales Rocket Factory, at Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hales Rocket Factory, at Rotherhithe)

St Marys, Rotherhithe
View of St Marys Church, Rotherhithe. It was built in 1714-15, to a design by John James, a major architect of his day (and an associate of Sir Christopher Wren)

Greenwich, from The Panorama of London, c. 1544 (pen and ink and chalk on paper)
AMO150831 Greenwich, from The Panorama of London, c.1544 (pen and ink and chalk on paper) by Wyngaerde, Anthonis van den (fl.1510-72); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching)
6200308 Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 27.3x20 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Ceremony of opening of the Thames Tunnel 1843
Rotherhithe entrance of the tunnel, connecting to Wapping. 25 March 1843

The Thames Tunnel, showing its route under the Thames (engraving)
609606 The Thames Tunnel, showing its route under the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel)

Putting up flood barricades, Bermondsey, London
Putting up sandbags as flood barricades in Rotherhithe Street, Bermondsey, London. 1928

Launch of "The Ariel"Steamer, at Rotherhithe (engraving)
1101153 Launch of " The Ariel" Steamer, at Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of " The Ariel" Steamer)

Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches
Plans for first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping with Rotherhithe. Date: circa 1824

Three divisions of the shield of the Thames Tunnel 1825
Section of the three divisions of the shield of the Thames Tunnel in 1825, using Marc Isambard Brunels and Thomas Cochranes newly invented tunnelling shield technology. Date: 1825

Longitudinal section of Thames Tunnel 1825
First of the construction took part in 1825, hundred and fifty feet under the River Thames. Date: 1825

Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card (engraving)
983970 Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pewterer, John Kenrick, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Entrance to the Thames Tunnel (engraving)
1616937 Entrance to the Thames Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Thames Tunnel)

Floating dock at Rotherhithe (engraving)
604774 Floating dock at Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating dock at Rotherhithe, in Bermondsey, London)

The opening of the Thames Tunnel; Rotherhithe entrace to the tunnel (engraving)
609570 The opening of the Thames Tunnel; Rotherhithe entrace to the tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Marys Church in Rotherhithe (coloured engraving)
604773 St Marys Church in Rotherhithe (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church in Rotherhithe, Bermondsey)

Launch of The Ariel steamer at Rotherhithe (engraving)
587773 Launch of The Ariel steamer at Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of The Ariel steamer, at Rotherhithe, London)

Opening of the New Thames Steam Ferry by the Late Lord Mayor (engraving)
1049734 Opening of the New Thames Steam Ferry by the Late Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Church of St John, Southwark and Church of St Mary, Rotherhithe (engraving)
983911 Church of St John, Southwark and Church of St Mary, Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St John)

Czar Peters House, Hughes Fields, Rotherhithe, pulled down in July 1858 (engraving)
670582 Czar Peters House, Hughes Fields, Rotherhithe, pulled down in July 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czar Peters House, Hughes Fields)

Frost Fair of 1789 (coloured engraving)
558783 Frost Fair of 1789 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frost Fair of 1789)

New Wesleyan Chapel, Lower Road, Rotherhithe (engraving)
6022207 New Wesleyan Chapel, Lower Road, Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Wesleyan Chapel, Lower Road, Rotherhithe)

The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (engraving)
1596111 The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626199 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

The Great Fire at Rotherhithe (engraving)
1626103 The Great Fire at Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Rotherhithe)

Breaking-up HMS Queen at Rotherhithe (engraving)
1625905 Breaking-up HMS Queen at Rotherhithe (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking-up HMS Queen at Rotherhithe)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Thames Tunnel, Rotherhithe (engraving)
1108426 Thames Tunnel, Rotherhithe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Tunnel, Rotherhithe)

Rotherhithe, the Floating Dock in 1815, engraved by J. C
810288 Rotherhithe, the Floating Dock in 1815, engraved by J. C. Allen, from Views on the Thames published by WB & George Cooke, 1822 (engraving) by Francia, L

Czar Peters House, Hughess Fields, Rotherhithe, pulled down in July 1858 (engraving)
3634696 Czar Peters House, Hughess Fields, Rotherhithe, pulled down in July 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czar Peters House, Hughess Fields)

The Thames Tunnel (coloured engraving)
609573 The Thames Tunnel (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Making a Tunnel under the Thames, at Rotherhithe (litho)
6025935 Making a Tunnel under the Thames, at Rotherhithe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Tunnel under the Thames, at Rotherhithe)

A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

The iron steam screw collier, "Q. E. D. ", 1844. Creator: Unknown
The iron steam screw collier, " Q. E. D.", 1844. A perfect novelty in the coal trade arrived in the river Thames...and took in her moorings at the tier off Princes Stairs, Rotherhithe

LONDON / ROTHERHITHE / 1839
St. Helena tavern, Rotherhithe. Date: 7th June 1839

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, running beneath the River Thames connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, built between 1825 and 1843

Southwark SE16 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE16 7

Southwark SE16 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE16 4

Rotherhithe Church, 1750, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Rotherhithe Church, 1750, (c1878). St Marys Church at Rotherhithe in London was rebuilt in 1714-1715, to a design by John James

Diving-Bell Used in the Construction of the Thames Tunnel, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Diving-Bell Used in the Construction of the Thames Tunnel, (c1878). Diving bell being used to plug a hole in the bottom of the River Thames

The Rotherhithe Tunnel under construction, London, March 1905. Construction of the cut and cover section of the tunnel under the River Thames

Classroom scene, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908
Nature class, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Pupils sit at their desks studying examples of root vegetables in a nature class

Nature lesson, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Girls sit at their desks in a classroom drawing a laurel leaf from nature

Nature lesson, Class IIIB, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. The girls of Class IIIB sit at their desks during a lesson on the parts of a flower

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Rotherhithe: A Historic Riverside Gem Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, a neighborhood steeped in history and charm. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe. This engineering marvel, opened in 1843, revolutionized transportation beneath the river. In times gone by, Rotherhithe was also home to the London Fire Engine Establishment, boasting an impressive list of fire stations that safeguarded this bustling area. Tollgate Tickets were once collected here as travelers passed through on their journeys. Greenland Dock stands proudly within Rotherhithe's boundaries - a tranquil oasis amidst urban life. Its serene waters have witnessed centuries of maritime activity and trade. Nearby Howland Great Dock, captured in an enchanting engraving from c. 1715-20, serves as a testament to Rotherhithe's rich nautical heritage. Maps from yesteryears reveal Limehouse and Rotherhithe intertwined with intricate streets and waterways; snapshots frozen in time showcasing these vibrant communities' growth over centuries. During World War II's Blitz bombings, warehouses at Surrey Docks bore witness to destruction but emerged resiliently as symbols of strength amid adversity. The entrance to the Thames Tunnel still beckons visitors today—a gateway into history where one can imagine Victorian commuters traversing beneath the mighty river. Fire station enthusiasts will appreciate LCC-LFB Pageants Wharf fire station—an architectural gem nestled within Rotherhithe—alongside LCC-MFB Rotherhithe fire station serving Southeast London with unwavering dedication. Rising above all else is The Mayflower pub—a cherished establishment where legends were born. It was here that Pilgrim Fathers set sail aboard The Mayflower ship bound for America—a momentous event forever etched into history books worldwide.