Westminster Collection

Westminster Hospital opening April 1939
A great event in hospital history the new Westminister Hospital will be open on 20th April 1939 by His Majesty King accompanied by Her Majesty The Queen

Exterior view of Westminster Hospital, London

Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Anita O Day, Marquee Club, London, 1962

Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Gin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass

Sir Winston Churchill statue and Big Ben, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Bridge and St Thomas Hospital, London Date: circa 1885

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw, Westminster, London
A publicity photograph of the Massey Shaw fireboat with the Houses of Parliament in the background, used by the London County Council to promote the London Fire Brigade in its publications

Big Ben and London Tram
A wet evening at the Westminster Bridge end of the Victoria Embankment, with Big Ben showing the light which indicates that Parliament is sitting. Note also the tram

William Pitt the Younger addressing Parliament
William Pitt (the Younger) addressing the House of Commons

Westminster Abbey, London - The Rose Window, South Transcept. Re-made in 1902 and filled with stained glass in memory of Hugh, 1st Duke of Westminster (1825-1899)

Royal Wedding 1986 - Fergie curtseys to the Queen
A smiling Lady Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, curtseys to Queen Elizabeth II, her mother-in-law following her marriage to Prince Andrew, Duke of York at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. Date: 1986

London air ambulance over Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Routemaster Bus
A No.76 Routemaster bus drives past the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, on its way to Stoke Newington, north London

Westminster Cathedral, London Date: 1960s

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of their coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953. (Colorised black and white print)

UK, England, London, River Thames and Big Ben

The Unknown Warrior - scene at Westminster Abbey, 11th November 1920. Fortunino Matania, Ri (1881-1963). One of the most accomplished realistic illustrators and artists of his time

Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey
A panoramic view inside Westminster Abbey to show the position, movements and sequence of ceremonies (indicated by numbers) of the Coronation ceremony of King George VI. Date: 1937

An Exact Delineation of the cities of London and Westminster and the suburbs (engraving)
XJF2639696 An Exact Delineation of the cities of London and Westminster and the suburbs (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Boadicea (Boudicca), Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Coronation 1937 - cutaway of Westminster Abbey
Magnificent, highly detailed cutaway illustration of Westminster Abbey, with the Northern walls removed to show the interior seating arrangements and the positions occupied by King George VI

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Westminster, London, 1909
Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Baltic Wharf, Millbank, Westminster, London, March 1909. Entrance to the yard, with wooden figures salvaged from ships decorating the sign

Inside the clock face of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London
National Westminster Bank building on the corner of Baker Street and Dorset Street, Marylebone, London. Date: circa 1905

London in fog - a real Pea Souper. The statue of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni on the banks of the River Thames at Westminster at is rended into dramatic silhouette

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passing through Westminster Abbey wearing St Edwards crown and carrying the orb and sceptre. Date: 2nd June 1953

Marriage of Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe
A very tall groom, Mr William Greville Worthington (1903 - 1942) with his considerably shorter bride, Miss Mary Diana Duncombe (1905 - 1943) after their wedding at St

The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)
Accompanied by the Bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham, Queen Elizabeth II moves up Westminster Abbey, passing the throne. Date: 1953

Cardinal Herbert Alfred Vaughan
Herbert Alfred Vaughan (1832 - 1903) - British Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster

A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo
Members of the New Forest Buck-hounds meet at Fountain Court, the hunters and dogs at the ready. Those present include Constance, Duchess of Westminster, Lady Mary Grosvenor, Harry, Fry

The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON

Westminster Hospital, London. Date: circa 1906

Savory & Moores Pharmacy, 143 New Bond Street, London, 1912. Shop front with window display and royal coat of arms over the door indicating by appointment to the royal family

Queen Victoria opening Parliament 1886
Queen Victoria opening Parliament, Lord Chancellor Baron Halsbury reading the Queens speech at Westminster Palace, London. Date: 21st January 1886

Poster, River Thames at Westminster, London. Date: 1954

Westminster Bridge and Parliament on a Christmas card
Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben, inside a Christmas card from Stanley Baldwin (at that time British Prime Minister). (2 of 2) Date: 1928

Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, 1920
Four sentries stand with heads bowed at the grave of the unknown soldier following the ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920. 1920

Avenue of trees in Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Turnout of vehicles from Lambeth HQ, with the River Thames and Houses of Parliament in the background

Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation
Front cover of the Daily Sketch magazine from June 3rd 1953, the day after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a photograph of the duke of Edinburgh paying homage to his wife after the ceremony

New Year fireworks and Big Ben, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey, seen from the Choir. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

World War One soldiers
On les a souscrivez a la London County and Westminster Bank (Paris) Ltd : poster illustrated by three World War One soldiers, Scots Guard, French and British infantrymen in battle

Statue of Boadicea, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben under Scaffold
Big Ben covered with scaffolding as the masonry is repaired and cleaned

Leaving the Underground
Way Out - commuters walking up the steep steps leading out of Westminster underground station, central London, England

Map - The River Thames, Windsor to Westminster
Map by M. F. Peck - The River Thames, Windsor to Westminster

Mivarts Hotel, Brook Street, near Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, c1850. Horse-drawn carriages and figures can be seen on the street

Marquis of Westmister Pub - Warwick Street
Marquis of Westminster Public House - on the corner of Warwick Street, Pimlico, London (now Warwick Way)

Interior of the Commons chamber, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bayeux Tapestry - Norman Conquest of 1066
Harold, despite his oath of fealty to William duke of Normandy, is crowned king of England at Westminster Date: 1066

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL 1906
Westminster School, with Westminster Abbey in the background. Date: 1906

Westminster Cathedral / Pc
A general view looking up towards Westminster Cathedral

Buses crossing Westminster Bridge by Houses of Parliament, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red telephone box and Big Ben, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Richard The Lionheart Statue, Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1960 Austin Westminster A99

Countess of Warwick at sons wedding
The Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn Maynard, Lady Brooke, leaving St Margarets Church, Westminster, after the marriage of her son Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville)

Florence Nightingale Monument
The Florence Nightingale Monument, Waterloo Place, Westminster, London (just off The Mall) - erected in memory of the famous Crimean War nurse, known as the Lady of the Lamp

The London County Council Millbank Estate, Westminster, London

The Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838
Engraving showing the Coronation of Queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey, 28th June 1838

London / Westminster / C1700
A view of the bridge and the surrounding area, including several landmarks such as the Cathedral and Lambeth Palace

Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset over the Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, from across the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Boadicea, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Abbey C18
In the tranquil street before the abbey and St Margarets church, a sedan chair passes, a cripple begs, fruit sellers and a porter ply their trade, a boy bowls his hoop

Edward I Crowned
Edward I is crowned at Westminster, some 21 months after he was proclaimed successor to his father Henry III

LCC-LFB Westminster fire station, SW London
Opened in 1906, Westminster fire station was a London Fire Brigade station (the name had changed from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1904)

Astleys Amphitheatre
Philip Astleys amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, London : loved by Dickens, this was also the scene of clowns such as Grimaldi, and popular melodrama

Covent Garden Porters
Covent Garden was formerly the convent garden of the abbey of Westminster : it was for many years Londons major fruit and vegetable market. Date: 1924

New Year fireworks and Big Ben, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead
Fame hovers over a makeshift grave on the former Western Front choosing an unknown soldier to be buried in Westminster Abbey in the tomb of the unknown warrior

Westminster Bridge 1920S
Westminster Bridge and St Thomass Hospital

Westminster Abbey / 1904
The north transept

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament by the River Thames at dusk, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Edward IV Crowned
Edward IV is crowned at Westminster

Westminster & London C16
London and Westminster in 1584

Greycoat School, London
Greycoat Place, Westminster : A charity school founded for the education of poor boys and girls

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Discover the rich history and iconic landmarks of Westminster, London. From the infamous Gin Lane depicted by William Hogarth in 1751 to the breathtaking Rose Window at Westminster Abbey, this vibrant district is a treasure trove of cultural wonders. Take a stroll across Westminster Bridge and catch a glimpse of St Thomas Hospital, standing as a testament to centuries of healing. Marvel at the majestic statue of Boadicea (Boudicca), symbolizing strength and resilience in the heart of London. Hop on board a classic Routemaster Bus and feel like you've stepped back in time as you explore this bustling cityscape. Witness the bravery and heroism embodied by LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw, forever etched into Westminster's maritime history. Look up to see the London air ambulance soaring above, ready to provide life-saving assistance when needed. Step into political greatness as you imagine William Pitt the Younger addressing Parliament with eloquence and conviction. Admire the grandeur Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall amidst modernity. Relive moments of royal splendor during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation day at Buckingham Palace in 1953 or witness Fergie gracefully curtseying to Her Majesty during her wedding in 1986. And who can forget Big Ben? Peer inside its clock face from years gone by, capturing timeless beauty within Palace walls. Whether it's art, architecture, or historical events that pique your interest – Westminister has it all. Immerse yourself in this captivating district where every corner tells a story.