The Strand Collection (#5)

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

View of the Adelphi Theatre, Strand, Westminster, London, c1830

Snows Banking House and Twinings tea merchants, Strand, Westminster, London, c1810

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

Temple Bar, London, 1877. Artist: Ernest George
Temple Bar, London, 1877. View of the west side of Temple Bar with the tower of St Dunstan in the West beyond

View of the east side of Temple Bar, London, 1877. Artist: Alfred-Louis Brunet-Debaines
View of the east side of Temple Bar, London, 1877

View of Temple Bar during Queen Victorias visit to the City of London in 1837

Somerset House, London, 1804. Artist: William Daniell
View of Somerset House, London, from the south bank of the River Thames, 1804. Somerset House was designed by William Chambers and built between 1776 and 1786

Somerset House, London, 1777. Artist: WG Moss
View of the entrance to Somerset House on the Strand, London, 1777; with a carriage and cart. Somerset House was designed by William Chambers and built between 1776 and 1786

Somerset House, London, 1791. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
View of Somerset House on the Strand and the Adelphi beyond, 1791; with boats and barges on the River Thames below. Somerset House was designed by William Chambers and built between 1776 and 1786

Temple Bar, London, 1854. Artist: Deroy
View of Temple Bar, London, 1824 from the Strand

Drilling Recruits on the roof of Somerset House, London, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Bird s-eye view of the surroundings of Bush House, London, 1924. Designed by American architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, Bush House was built in stages between 1919 and 1935

Auction in progress at Phillips auctioneers, London, c1901 (1901). Phillips is an auction house founded in 1796 in London by Harry Phillips, a former clerk to James Christie

The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Artist: Herbert Railton
The Quadrangle, Somerset House, c1890. Large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W

Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby-Horse Riding School at 377, Strand, 1819, (1912). Coloured aquatint showing fashionably dresed men riding hobby horses at a riding school in London

Water-Gate, York House, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

A Strand wine bar, London c1903 (1903). Serving port to waiting customers in Shorts wine bar, located to the east of the Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Westminster, c1753 (1911). Artist: Thomas Bowles
Northumberland House, Charing Cross, Westminster, c1753 (1911). Northumberland House was a large Jacobean townhouse, so called because it was the London residence of the Percy family

Lyceum - Strand, c1902. Artist: Tony Grubhofer
Lyceum - Strand, c1902.From The Studio Volume 26. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902]

Chapel Royal, c1902. Artist: Tony Grubhofer
Chapel Royal, c1902. The Savoy Chapel, or the Queens Chapel of the Savoy, is a church dedicated to St John the Baptist. It is located off the Strand, London

The Strand, Opposite The Law Courts, Westminster, London, 1881 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
The Strand, Opposite The Law Courts, Westminster, London, 1881 (1926). View of commercial premises. From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Strand Lane, Looking Towards The River, 1926. Artist: John Crowther
Strand Lane, Looking Towards The River, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London, pictured by J. Crowther, c1879-87 and described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Golden Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Golden Buildings, Strand, Westminster, London, c1880 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Old Houses in the Strand, Next to the Adelphi Theatre, Nos 412-418 Strand, Westminster, London, 1887 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor

Horse transport unvanquished, early 20th century (1935). Traffic on the Strand in London. From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

Somerset House, 1755 (1897). From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

St. Mary-Le-Strand, c1909. Artist: Algernon Talmage
St. Mary-Le-Strand, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Old Strand Shops, c1900, (1906-7). Artist: Joseph Pennell
Old Strand Shops, c1900. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

New Law Courts, London, late 19th century(?). Designed in Victorian Gothic style by George Edmund Street, the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand were opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. Lantern slide

Strand front of design for new law courts, 1867. Artist: E Wimbridge
Strand front of design for new law courts, London, 1867. Design by Sir Thomas Newenham Deane. 11 architects entered the competition to design the Royal Courts of Justice

Temple Bar, London, 19th century. The Temple Bar stood at the junction of Fleet Street and The Strand and marked the western boundary of the City of London

Durham House, Salisbury House, and Worcester House, London, c1630 (1808). View showing three houses that used to stand on the Strand backing onto the Thames

New Hungerford Market, London, mid 19th century. Artist: Payne
New Hungerford Market, London, mid 19th century. The new Hungerford Market near Charing Cross was built in Italianate style in 1831-1833

Savoy Hotel and Theatre across the Strand from Norfolk Street, London, c1930s. One of Londons most luxurious hotels, the Savoy was opened by Richard d Oyly Carte, owner of the nearby Savoy Theatre

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

View of the Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. Artist: H le Keux
View of the Strand, Westminster, London, 1810. The view shows the north front of Somerset House and the Church of St Mary-le-Strand, designed by James Gibbs and built in 1714

Law Courts, Strand, London, late 19th century. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Law Courts, Strand, London, late 19th century. The Royal Courts of Justice were built between 1873 and 1882. The Victorian Gothic style building was designed by George Edmund Street

Somerset House, Westminster, London, 1805. Artist: W Poole
Somerset House, Westminster, London, 1805. Designed by Sir William Chambers in the late 18th century, Somerset House originally housed public offices

Buckingham Water Gate, Strand, Westminster, London, 1830. Artist: J Henshall
Buckingham Water Gate, Strand, Westminster, London, 1830. The gate was built in 1626 for the Duke of Buckingham. It marks the old northern bank of the wider

Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s

The Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Westminster, London, 1904. The photograph is looking east down the Strand towards St Dunstan in the West

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

The Gaiety Theatre, Strand, London, 1907. The Gaiety Theatre was a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located on Aldwych at the eastern end of the Strand

The Citizen Army of Territorials, Strand, London, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

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

Strand building that houses the office of the Thames Conservancy, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Strand building that houses the office of the Thames Conservancy, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A flock of sheep on the Strand, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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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.