Victorian London Collection

Before Aldwych HSI01_01_026
STRAND, WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Looking north-east along the Strand, past St Mary-le-Strand Church, towards Holywell Street, with the entrance to Drury Court on the left

An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different
5310658 An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different angles. When placed in the stereoscope they gave a third-dimensional picture

Illustration depicting a London dosshouse, 19th century
5309116 Illustration depicting a London dosshouse, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a London dosshouse. Dated 19th century 01/02/1873); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting men at the entrance of a London night shelter, 19th century
5309113 Engraving depicting men at the entrance of a London night shelter, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting men at the entrance of a London night shelter)

Advertisement for the Albert Combination Match-Box, 19th century
5309096 Advertisement for the Albert Combination Match-Box, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Albert Combination Match-Box. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century
5309046 Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home
5309289 Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a doctor visiting a dying boy at home)

Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests, 19th century
5308941 Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests)

Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century
5308872 Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench)

Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch, 19th century
5308823 Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting homeless Londoners sleeping rough under a railway arch)

An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century
5311283 An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a nursemaid with her charges in their mother's dressing room
5310978 An engraving depicting a nursemaid with her charges in their mother's dressing room. The nurse and the child are in wicker chairs

An engraving depicting a young couple relaxing on a garden seat, the back of which could be swung down to form a table
5310942 An engraving depicting a young couple relaxing on a garden seat, the back of which could be swung down to form a table, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting passengers riding in bicycle carriages, 19th century
5310790 An engraving depicting passengers riding in bicycle carriages, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a parlour maid making up a coal fire. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875)
5310781 An engraving depicting a parlour maid making up a coal fire. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British illustrator and Watercolourist

An advert for the "Thorncliffe" cooking-range. Advantages includes great economy on fuel
5310753 An advert for the "Thorncliffe" cooking-range. Advantages includes great economy on fuel, perfection in cooking and plentiful supply of water

Fairies
5307465 Fairies.; (add.info.: Headpiece depicting fairies by George Heywood Sumner. George Heywood Maunoir Sumner (1853-1940) an English painter, illustrator and craftsman. Dated 19th century

An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward
5311237 An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward. Handle suspended on a rope to help the patient to sit up

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311234 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5311220 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century
5310986 An engraving depicting a man entering a public-house, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a couple hailing a cab in London, 1886 (engraving)
5310982 An engraving depicting a couple hailing a cab in London, 1886 (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); (add.info)

An engraving depicting a tea urn on a dining table, 19th century
5310943 An engraving depicting a tea urn on a dining table, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1868); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a young woman sitting in a wicker garden chair, 19th century
5310805 An engraving depicting a young woman sitting in a wicker garden chair, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a maid helping the children of the house to hang Christmas tree decorations, 19th century
5310771 An engraving depicting a maid helping the children of the house to hang Christmas tree decorations, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a maid helping the child of the house to hang her Christmas stocking, 19th century
5310769 An engraving depicting a maid helping the child of the house to hang her Christmas stocking, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting children gardening in a small conservatory, 19th century
5310749 An engraving depicting children gardening in a small conservatory, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century
5310740 An illustration depicting a maid carrying a tray, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the Royal Exchange, London, 19th century
5310656 An engraving depicting the Royal Exchange, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century
5309028 Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a fashionable couple attending a play in London)

Cartoon commenting on the rate that girls are growing at in London, 19th century
5308962 Cartoon commenting on the rate that girls are growing at in London, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the rate that girls are growing at in London)

Advertisement for the Baker Street Bazaar glaciarium and frozen lake, 19th century
5308951 Advertisement for the Baker Street Bazaar glaciarium and frozen lake, 19th century; (add.info.: 01/02/1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher, 19th century
5308755 Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a woman speaking with her butcher)

Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century
5308612 Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century
5308586 Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap, 19th century
5309151 Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a daughter sitting on her father's lap)

An engraving depicting the exterior of Long's Hotel, Bond Street, London, 19th century
5310662 An engraving depicting the exterior of Long's Hotel, Bond Street, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a glazing waggon used during the building of the Crystal Palace, 19th century
5311547 An engraving depicting a glazing waggon used during the building of the Crystal Palace, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the lady of the house instructing the footman to say she is "not at home" when he
5310783 An engraving depicting the lady of the house instructing the footman to say she is "not at home" when he answers the door

An engraving depicting children looking excitedly at the Christmas display in a toy shop, 19th century
5310770 An engraving depicting children looking excitedly at the Christmas display in a toy shop, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1891); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the maid bringing in the Christmas pudding. Illustrated by Davidson Knowles (1852-1901)
5311002 An engraving depicting the maid bringing in the Christmas pudding. Illustrated by Davidson Knowles (1852-1901) a British landscape painter

An engraving depicting a woman sitting at a table and using a writing slope. In the foreground is a bentwood chair
5310988 An engraving depicting a woman sitting at a table and using a writing slope. In the foreground is a bentwood chair

An engraving depicting a classroom in a girl's boarding school, 19th century
5310987 An engraving depicting a classroom in a girl's boarding school, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting children sitting down at the breakfast table. On the table is a cottage load on a breadboard
5311236 An engraving depicting children sitting down at the breakfast table. On the table is a cottage load on a breadboard. Illustrated by Alfred J Johnson (fl)

An engraving depicting a young woman taking tea from a caddy while her father reads his newspaper, 19th century
5311229 An engraving depicting a young woman taking tea from a caddy while her father reads his newspaper, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting women bathing in bathing in the sea. Illustrated by John Dinsdale, 19th century
5311226 An engraving depicting women bathing in bathing in the sea. Illustrated by John Dinsdale, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a boy and girl reading by the light of an oil lamp, 19th century
5311210 An engraving depicting a boy and girl reading by the light of an oil lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a double-needle telegraph used in the House of Parliament
5311158 An engraving depicting a double-needle telegraph used in the House of Parliament. The letters of the alphabet and a variety of conventional signals indicated by single

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Victorian London. Explore the historic Stepney housing, where PSM01_01_02 and PSM01_01_08 stand as witnesses to a bygone era. Before Aldwych became what it is today, HSI01_01_026 and HSI01_01_027 reveal its enchanting past. Indulge in the elegance of Victorian dining with an engraving depicting a gentleman graciously handing a lady a dish of jelly at a supper. Marvel at George Cruikshank's artistic prowess as he brings to life the bustling London Oyster stall, offering tantalizing treats for all. However, not all was idyllic during this period. The haunting image of Mary Kelly, A Lost Woman in Millers Court, 1888 reminds us of the dark underbelly that lurked within these streets. The Whitehall Mystery: Discovering the Mutilated Trunk further unveils the chilling secrets hidden behind closed doors. The infamous Jack the Ripper case sent shockwaves through East End London, leaving an indelible mark on history. Incidents Relating to the East End Murders from The Illustrated Police News and Latest Incidents in Connection with Jack the Ripper depict scenes filled with fear and uncertainty. Yet amidst these tales of darkness emerges glimpses of everyday life - families enjoying breakfast together in their garden oasis; moments captured forever in an illustration that transports us back to simpler times. Victorian London beckons you with its rich tapestry of stories - from grandeur to tragedy, from opulence to mystery. Step into this mesmerizing world and let your imagination wander through its cobblestone streets and gas-lit alleyways.