Stepney Collection (#2)

Photograph of Colet Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Carpenters Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Busy Bee PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1913

Photograph of British Queen PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1913

New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)
1600382 New Borough Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Borough Mayors. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 November 1900)

Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b / w photo)
1600252 Members of the House of Commons who did not sit in the Last Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of London, 1952
Map of London in 1952. 1952

A south west prospect of St Dunstans Church at Stepney, London (engraving)
602983 A south west prospect of St Dunstans Church at Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thames Police Court in East Arbour Street (engraving)
614456 Thames Police Court in East Arbour Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Graphic (published on 27 August 1887)

Stepney School in Stepney (engraving)
585574 Stepney School in Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney School in Stepney, East London)

A curious gate at Stepney (engraving)
585570 A curious gate at Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious gate at Stepney, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Dean Colets House, Stepney (engraving)
670509 Dean Colets House, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dean Colets House, Stepney)

Miss Stepney in Malay Costume, with details of jewellery. 1906

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

The Public Garden of the Brewers Company at Stepney (engraving)
1045547 The Public Garden of the Brewers Company at Stepney (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney (engraving)
1609732 Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney)

St Dunstan s, Stepney, from a view taken in 1803 (engraving)
3636303 St Dunstan s, Stepney, from a view taken in 1803 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstan s, Stepney, from a view taken in 1803)

Monument at Stepney, London (engraving)
602982 Monument at Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument at Stepney, London; from Gentlemans Magazine)

Mr Frederick Leverton Harris (colour litho)
612775 Mr Frederick Leverton Harris (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Frederick Leverton Harris, MP for Stepney, 30 December 1909)

The Bishop of Stepney, A Bishop of Decision, 19 April 1906, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611859 The Bishop of Stepney, A Bishop of Decision, 19 April 1906, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishop of Stepney)

King Johns Palace at Stepney (engraving)
1619507 King Johns Palace at Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Johns Palace at Stepney)

Entrance to the Thames Tunnel, 1836 (colour litho)
GHL44159 Entrance to the Thames Tunnel, 1836 (colour litho) by Dixie, B. (fl.1835) (after); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info)

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Gateway at Stepney, from a view published by N Smith, 1791 (engraving)
3636304 Old Gateway at Stepney, from a view published by N Smith, 1791 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Gateway at Stepney)

The Battle of Stepney - after the siege (photo)
610279 The Battle of Stepney - after the siege (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Palace of King John, Stepney, London (engraving)
602956 The Palace of King John, Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of King John, Stepney, London, now being pulled down)

The Peoples Palace, Stepney, London (litho)
5233447 The Peoples Palace, Stepney, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples Palace, Stepney, London. Building designed by Edward Robert Robson)

London Docks: ivory warehouse, 1895 (b / w photo)
1812772 London Docks: ivory warehouse, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

The Royal Mint, London, 1895 (b / w photo)
1812760 The Royal Mint, London, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Stepney, Metropolitan Borough of; Tower Hamlets)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626221 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

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 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 Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney (b / w photo)
3637750 Thames Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney)

Labelled for Stepney (colour litho)
2814668 Labelled for Stepney (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labelled for Stepney)

In the Palace of Pain (colour litho)
2814633 In the Palace of Pain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Palace of Pain)

King Johns Palace at Stepney, London (engraving)
602958 King Johns Palace at Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Johns Palace at Stepney, London; from The Illustration London News)

Baptist Academical Institution, Stepney, London (engraving)
602957 Baptist Academical Institution, Stepney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptist Academical Institution, Stepney)

Old Essex Wharf (colour litho)
6022715 Old Essex Wharf (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Essex Wharf)

Monument of Lady Berry (engraving)
585567 Monument of Lady Berry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Lady Berry, on the east wall of the chancel of Stepney Church, in Stepney)

Hoarding in front of St Benets Mission Hall and Schools, Stepney (engraving)
558569 Hoarding in front of St Benets Mission Hall and Schools, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w / c on paper)
GHL266304 Interior View of St. Johns Chapel, Tower of London, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Crowther, John (1837-1902); London Metropolitan Archives

A curious gate in variegated brickwork called St John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney
6340370 A curious gate in variegated brickwork called St John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

New School-Church of St Peter s, Stepney (engraving)
1587312 New School-Church of St Peter s, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New School-Church of St Peter s, Stepney)

The Indiarubber Waterproof Works, Old Farm-House, Stepney (engraving)
1601941 The Indiarubber Waterproof Works, Old Farm-House, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indiarubber Waterproof Works, Old Farm-House)

The Creche, or Babys Home, in Stepney (engraving)
1052454 The Creche, or Babys Home, in Stepney (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Creche, or Babys Home, in Stepney)

Free Dinners to Poor Children, the Dinner Table at St Philip s, Stepney (engraving)
1046846 Free Dinners to Poor Children, the Dinner Table at St Philip s, Stepney (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr George Axe (left) aged 58 years, shows his wares. Hes an ironmonger in Ben Jonson Road, Stepney, London. 29th October 1935

Colour Sergeant Chick of the Scots Guard who was shot in the leg during the Sidney Street Siege, seen here, at home with his wife and child. 3rd January 1911

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Stepney, a historic district in East London, is a place steeped in rich tales and significant events. From the infamous Sidney Street Siege to the iconic Winston Churchill's involvement, this neighborhood has witnessed it all. In 1911, the Sidney Street Siege unfolded on these very streets. Winston Churchill himself was present at this dramatic standoff between armed criminals and law enforcement. The echoes of that fateful day still resonate through Stepney's alleys. London arms and seals adorn buildings throughout Stepney, showcasing its connection to the city's history and heritage. Take a stroll down Narrow Street, Limehouse circa 1905 - an artist captured The Harbour Masters office at number 74 with meticulous detail. St Dunstans stands as a testament to faith in Stepney. This beautiful church has been a spiritual sanctuary for generations of residents who have sought solace within its walls. The Stepney Union Workhouse tells another story altogether - one of hardship and struggle during times gone by. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those less fortunate in society. Frederick Leverton Harris, immortalized in Vanity Fair as "Spy, " hailed from Stepney. His legacy lives on through his artistic contributions that continue to inspire others today. Swedenborg Square bears witness to tragedy with its collapsed house - an eerie reminder of nature's power over man-made structures. Yet amidst destruction lies resilience; Stepney rebuilds itself time and again. Step inside Holy Trinity Church for an awe-inspiring experience; its interior exudes grandeur and tranquility simultaneously—a true haven for worshipers seeking solace or inspiration within these hallowed halls. Stepneians were not confined solely within their district; they ventured outwards too. People from this vibrant community traveled far beyond East London to engage in hop picking adventures in Kent—creating memories that would last lifetimes. Policemen standing guard outside houses on Sidney Street symbolize both protection and vigilance.