The Strand Collection (#4)

Looking Down Strand Lane Towards The River, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Looking Down Strand Lane Towards The River, c1935. Narrow alley near the River Thames in Westminster, London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Royal Courts of Justice from a Window on the Corner of Essex Street, c1935. Creator
Royal Courts of Justice from a Window on the Corner of Essex Street, c1935. The Law Courts on the Strand in Westminster, central London

Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935. Arch under the remains of the Adelphi building on the Strand in Westminster, central London

A Passing View of Somerset House From The Strand, c1935. Creator: Donald McLeish
A Passing View of Somerset House From The Strand, c1935. Somerset House in London was built to the designs of Sir William Chambers, and was intended to house public offices: the Navy Board

Whitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Whitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Map showing the Palace of Whitehall in the village of Westminster (now part of London), in the 16th century

Exeter Change in 1826, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Exeter Change in 1826, (1881). The Royal Menagerie at the Exeter Exchange on the Strand in London. The menagerie occupied the upper floors of the building from 1773 until it was demolished in 1829

Plan of Arundel and Essex Houses, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Plan of Arundel and Essex Houses, (1881). In the Middle Ages Arundel House was the town house of the Bishops of Bath and Wells

The Old Adelphi Theatre, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Old Adelphi Theatre, (1881). The Adelphi Theatre on the Strand in London was founded in 1806 as the Sans Pareil. The old theatre (shown here) was demolished, and The New Adelphi opened in 1858

The Fox-Under-The-Hill. (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Fox-Under-The-Hill. (1881). The Fox Under the Hill public house on the Strand in London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Golden Buildings, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Golden Buildings, (1881). Golden Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

York Place, (1881). Creator: Unknown
York Place, (1881). Map of a part of Westminster in London, showing York Place, Scotland Yard, the Eleanor Cross, The Strand and the River Thames

The Trumpet, afterwards the Duke of York, Shire Lane, 1778. Elias Ashmoles House, (1897). Two London buildings: the Trumpet Public House (above), later the Duke of York, in Shire Lane, the Strand

The Old Wooden Temple Bar, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Old Wooden Temple Bar, (1897). View of the Temple Bar in London in the 17th century. Temple Bar was the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London from the City of Westminster

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

St Mary-le-Strand, View from the West, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
St Mary-le-Strand, View from the West, mid-late 19th century. One of a set of views of baroque London churches. St Mary le Strand on the Strand in the City of Westminster, London

The Strand from the Thames, Sixteenth Century, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Strand from the Thames, Sixteenth Century, (1881). View of large houses on the Strand in London. The name comes from the Old English strond, meaning the edge of a river

Essex Water Gate, Essex Street, Strand, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Essex Water Gate, Essex Street, Strand, (1881). Triumphal gateway built c1676 by Nicholas Barbon to screen his commercial development in the fashionable Strand area of London

St Marys Church in the Strand, London, mid 18th century. Artist: James Cole
St Marys Church in the Strand, London, mid 18th century. South-west prospect of the church of St Mary le Strand. Construction began in February 1714 under the architect James Gibbs

The New Law Courts, London, c1896. Artist: Valentine & Sons
The New Law Courts, London, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

West of Temple Bar, 1772, (1920). Artist: James Miller
West of Temple Bar, 1772, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Church of St Mary le Strand, Westminster, London, 1732. Artist: James Cole
Church of St Mary le Strand, Westminster, London, 1732. South-west view with figures, a horse and a coach in the street outside. Designed by James Gibbs, the church was built in 1714

Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1800. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Lyons Inn Hall, Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1831. Artist: W Symms
Lyons Inn Hall, Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1831. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1804. Artist: James Sargant Storer
Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1804. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Lowther Arcade, Strand, Westminster, London, c1850. Interior view showing people in front of Harrison, jeweller and silversmith

The Sans Pareil Theatre, Strand, Westminster, London, 1816. Artist:s Springsguth
The Sans Pareil Theatre, Strand, Westminster, London, 1816. Interior view of the theatre during a performance (above) and a view of the theatres entrance on the Strand

The demolition of Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1862. Artist: William Henry Prior
The demolition of Lyons Inn, Westminster, London, 1862. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Lyons Inn, Strand, Westminster, London, c1850. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Lyons Inn, Strand, Westminster, London, c1850. Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery. By the time of its dissolution in the early 1860s its lawyers had a disreputable reputation

Hungerford Market, Westminster, London, c1835. Artist: Charles Ingrey
Hungerford Market, Westminster, London, c1835. Four views of Hungerford Market, showing the River front, Strand front, fish market and hall

Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. Artist: C John M Whichelo
Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. View from Essex Street to Norfolk Street

Beaufort Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1810. Artist: George Shepherd
Beaufort Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1810

View of the north front of Somerset House in the Strand, Westminster, London, 1798. Designed by Sir William Chambers in the late 18th century, Somerset House originally housed public offices

Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887. Artist: John Crowther
Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887. View showing the Adelphi Theatre in the background

View of commercial premises in the Strand, Westminster, London, 1881

View of nos 164-165 Strand, Westminster, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
View of nos 164-165 Strand, Westminster, London, 1880

Outside the Eagle Tavern and Coffee House, Bath & Liverpool Hotel, London, c1800
Outside the Eagle Tavern and Coffee House, Bath & Liverpool Hotel, Westminster, London, c1800. View showing the Church of St Mary le Strand to the left and the Eagle Tavern to the right

Western entrance to Exeter Change, Westminster, London, 1829. View with an advertisment for billiard rooms outside

View of the eastern entrance to Exeter Change, Westminster, London, 1829. Advertisments for Edward Crosss Menagerie and other shops, which were inside, can be seen

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

Royal procession passing Temple Bar, London, 1837. Scene showing Queen Victorias carriage passing under Temple Bar on her way to dine with the Lord Mayor and citizens of London at Guildhall

View of Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Westminster, London, 1794. Also showing a street scene, including a man begging on the left, shops fronts, horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians

Charing Cross, Westminster, London, 1811. View of Charing Cross looking up the Strand with the statue of King Charles I on the right

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

Temple Bar from the Strand, London, 1873. Artist
Temple Bar from the Strand, London, 1873. A street scene including horse-drawn carriages

Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, the Strand, Westminster, London, 1819
Interior view of Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School in the Strand, Westminster, London, 1819. Fashionably dressed men riding hobby horses at a riding school at 337 Strand, London

Slippers, Cries of London, 1804
Slippers. A Slipper seller dressed in a turban and long robes outside Somerset House on the Strand. From Cries of London, 1804

Temple Bar, London, c1845. Artist: M & N Hanhart
View of Temple Bar from the Strand, London, c1845 with horse darwn carriages and figures on the street

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"The Strand: A Historic London Landmark and Cultural Hub" Located in the heart of England's capital city, London, a captivating street that weaves together centuries of history, culture, and architectural marvels. Stretching from the West End to the picturesque River Thames, this iconic thoroughfare has witnessed countless tales unfold. Dating back to medieval times, The Strand was originally a bustling route connecting Westminster with the City of London. Over time, it evolved into a vibrant center for commerce and entertainment. Today, it remains an emblematic symbol of British heritage. One notable landmark along the renowned Savoy Hotel. Nestled elegantly on this illustrious street since 1889, it has welcomed distinguished guests from all corners of the globe. With its timeless charm and luxurious ambiance, The Savoy Hotel stands as an epitome of sophistication. As you stroll through The Strand's historic paths today or explore vintage maps like Shetland ZE2 9 Map or Old Street Map from 1908, you can almost feel whispers from bygone eras echoing through its cobblestones. Imagine standing at Somerset House's enchanting courtyard built in 1770 or gazing upon Edward Charles Clifford's artistic masterpiece capturing "Strand on the Green Chiswick" in 1915 – these glimpses transport you back in time. For those seeking legal enlightenment or curious about London's judicial system c1935-style depicted in "The Lair of Law as Few Londoners Ever See It: The Temple and Courts of Justice, " there are few places more intriguing than The Temple area near The Strand. Indulge your taste buds at one of Britain's most iconic dining establishments -The Savoy Grill restaurant situated within the grand entrance area of The Savoy Hotel itself. Here culinary excellence meets opulence creating an unforgettable experience for discerning food enthusiasts.