St Clement Danes Collection

The Lair of the Law as Few Londoners Ever See It: The Temple and the Courts of Justice, c1935. Aerial view of the Aldwych area in Westminster, London

Children at the Clare Market Ragged School
5616434 Children at the Clare Market Ragged School; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children at the Clare Market Ragged School, St Clement Danes, being given their weekly free dinner)

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho)
5226756 St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes Church)

The Proposed Strand Improvements, a Suggestion to the London Country Council (litho)
1042017 The Proposed Strand Improvements, a Suggestion to the London Country Council (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Clement Danes on the Strand (coloured engraving)
585645 St Clement Danes on the Strand (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes on the Strand)

The Strand, Churches of St Mary-le-Strand and St Clement Danes, with Front of Somerset House (engraving)
2793379 The Strand, Churches of St Mary-le-Strand and St Clement Danes, with Front of Somerset House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand)

Dr Johnson on his pedestal, whence he can see Fleet Street (b / w photo)
3637547 Dr Johnson on his pedestal, whence he can see Fleet Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson on his pedestal)

Great National Petition (engraving)
586272 Great National Petition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print for the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society)

The Strand, showing Somerset House and St Clement Danes, London (photo)
610273 The Strand, showing Somerset House and St Clement Danes, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand)

The improvements in the Strand (litho)
614127 The improvements in the Strand (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The improvements in the Strand, a clear view of St Clement Danes)

Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar with Old St. Dunstans, and St
651887 Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar with Old St. Dunstans, and St. Clement Danes, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Shepherd

The Strand before the redevelopment involving the construction of Aldwych (b / w photo)
3637353 The Strand before the redevelopment involving the construction of Aldwych (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Choristers of St Clement Danes beating the boundaries of their parish (b / w photo)
3637342 Choristers of St Clement Danes beating the boundaries of their parish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Choristers of St Clement Danes beating the boundaries of their parish (b / w photo)
3637341 Choristers of St Clement Danes beating the boundaries of their parish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House (b / w photo)
3637323 St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes)

Plan of Westminster, from Nordens survey, taken in Queen Elizabeths Reign, 1593 (engraving)
3636580 Plan of Westminster, from Nordens survey, taken in Queen Elizabeths Reign, 1593 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Westminster)

St Clement Danes, Strand (engraving)
2800448 St Clement Danes, Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes, Strand. Illustration for The Quiver, 1867.); © Look and Learn

St. Clement Danes (b / w photo)
3092253 St. Clement Danes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Clement Danes)

St Clement Danes (litho)
6020335 St Clement Danes (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes)

St Clement Danes, Strand, London (coloured photo)
3642626 St Clement Danes, Strand, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes, Strand, London)

The Strand, showing Somerset House and St Clement Danes, London (photo)
610275 The Strand, showing Somerset House and St Clement Danes, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand)

Fast-Day Sermons (engraving)
1618973 Fast-Day Sermons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fast-Day Sermons. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1854)

The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899 (engraving)
1592287 The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899)

The Marriage of the Honourable W F D Smith, MP and Lady Esther Gore, at St Clement Danes, Strand (engraving)
1047980 The Marriage of the Honourable W F D Smith, MP and Lady Esther Gore, at St Clement Danes, Strand (engraving) by English School

Cliffords Inn Hall and Clock Turret, with the Lantern Tower of St. Clement Danes Beyond, 1934
Cliffords Inn Hall and Clock Turret, with the Lantern Tower of St. Clement Danes Beyond, 19th century, (1934). Cliffords Inn, one of the oldest Inns of Court, was founded in 1344

Dr. Johnson on his Pedestal, Whence He Can See Fleet Street, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
Dr. Johnson on his Pedestal, Whence He Can See Fleet Street, c1935. Bronze statue of Dr Johnson (1709-1784), English man of letters, near St Clement Danes church in Westminster, central London

St Clement Danes, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Clement Danes, The Steeple, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. The church of St Clement Danes in the City of Westminster, London

Dr. Johnsons Pew in St. Clements, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Johnsons Pew in St. Clements, (1881). The seat used by Dr Samuel Johnson in the church of St Clement Danes in the City of London

St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, London, c1719. View with figures in the foreground, including a man begging and street sellers

Interior of St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, London, 1751. View looking towards the altar, with figures

South-west view of the Church of St Clement Danes, Westminster, London, 1814

The Strand, City of Westminster, London, 1793. Artist
The Strand, City of Westminster, London, 1793. View of Alderman Picketts proposed plan for impovements to the Strand, showing the west front of St Clement Danes; Pickett proposed to remove Temple

Westminster, London, 1748
View of Westminster, London from the south side of the River Thames, 1748; including Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, Whitehall, Somerset House and St Clement Danes

Total Attack. As the attempt to hit special objectives failed and died away, the enemy turned to mass bombardment, 1941 (1942)

Burlesque on Kents Altarpiece at St Clement Danes, c1725. Artist: William Hogarth
Burlesque on Kents Altarpiece at St Clement Danes, c1725. William Kent painted an altarpiece for St Clement Danes Church, London, commissioned by the parishioners

Church of St Clement Danes, London, c1930s. Artist: Spencer Arnold
St Clement Danes, London, c1930s. The church, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was completed in 1682. It is the central church of the Royal Air Force

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, 1924-1926. Artist: GF Prior
St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, 1924-1926. The tower of Sir Christopher Wrens church, completed in 1682. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I

Choirboys of St Clement Danes beating the boundary-marks on the Thames, London, 1926-1927. Boys in mortarboards take part in the old custom of beating the parish bounds

Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Church of St Clement Danes, the Strand and Fleet Street from Australia House, London, 1926-1927. In the distance is St Pauls Cathedral, another of Wrens designs

A Satire on the Altar-piece by Kent in St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, 1725. Artist: William Hogarth
A Satire on the Altar-piece by Kent in St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, 1725. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Looking West down the Strand, 19th Century (photograph)
XJF869848 Looking West down the Strand, 19th Century (photograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Scenes Associated with the Presentation of the Petition to Parliament by Thomas Duncombe
XJF105853 Scenes Associated with the Presentation of the Petition to Parliament by Thomas Duncombe (1796-1861) in 1842 (litho) (b/w photo) (see 105427) by English School

LONDON: ST. CLEMENT, c1910. The Church of St. Clement Danes, the Strand, London, England. Stereograph, c1910

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"St Clement Danes: A Historic Landmark in the Heart of London" Step into the captivating world of St Clement Danes, a cherished symbol of resilience and history nestled in the bustling Strand district. From its origins as a place of worship to its role during World War II, this iconic church has witnessed countless chapters in London's story. In "The Lair of the Law as Few Londoners Ever See It: The Temple and the Courts of Justice, " we catch a glimpse into the legal heartland surrounding St Clement Danes. This evocative image transports us to an era when justice was dispensed within these hallowed walls. However, not all moments captured are serene. In "St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London on fire during the Blitz, World War II, " we witness the devastating impact war had on this architectural gem. Yet even amidst destruction, hope prevailed as it rose from its ashes like a phoenix. "The Proposed Strand Improvements" showcases visionary ideas that would shape this vibrant neighborhood forever. With each stroke of litho artistry, one can envision how St Clement Danes stood tall amidst progress and change. Adjacent to Somerset House lies our beloved church - an enchanting sight immortalized in "The Strand, Churches of St Mary-le-Strand and St Clement Danes. " Its presence adds grandeur to an already magnificent cityscape while Dr Johnson gazes upon Fleet Street from his pedestal nearby. As voices echoed through time with petitions for change depicted in "Great National Petition, " St Clement Danes remained steadfast at their side—a silent observer witnessing democracy unfold before its very eyes. "The improvements in The Strand" capture a momentous period where modernity embraced tradition. Amidst construction chaos emerged Aldwych—an emblematic transformation that forever altered this historic thoroughfare. Fleet Street Looking up to Temple Bar reveals another facet of life around St Clement Danes—the harmonious coexistence between the sacred and secular.