Westminster London England Collection (#7)

The Opening of Selfridge s, 1909, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Selfridge s, 1909, (1933). View of Selfridges department store in Oxford Street, London. The shop, founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge and designed by Daniel Burnham of Chicago

Territorials from Summer Camp - Terriers marching easy over Westminster Bridge, 1914-1918, (1933). British soldiers from the Territorial Army marching through the streets of London

Queen Victoria entering Westminster Palace, February 5, 1867, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria entering Westminster Palace, February 5, 1867, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Houses of Parliament in London

Queen Victorias Last Opening of Parliament; The Procession in the Mall, January 21, 1886, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) travelling by state coach to the Houses of Parliament in London

The Procession to Westminster, January 31, 1856, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Procession to Westminster, January 31, 1856, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) travelling by state coach to the Houses of Parliament in London

The Thames Embankment and London Bridge, London, 1909. Creator: Unknown
The Thames Embankment and London Bridge, London, 1909. Two circular views: steamships on the River Thames with Cleopatras Needle, and horse-drawn traffic over London Bridge. Postcard

St Clement Danes, Strand, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
St Clement Danes, Strand, London, c1910. The church of St Clement Danes in the City of Westminster was completed in 1682 by Sir Christopher Wren

The Houses of Parliament, London, 1906. Creator: Unknown
The Houses of Parliament, London, 1906. View across the River Thames, with barges in the foreground. St Stephens Tower, containing Big Ben, is covered in scaffolding. Postcard

Charing Cross and the Strand, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Charing Cross and the Strand, London, c1910. Charing Cross Station and Hotel looking north-east down the Strand. In the courtyard is the Eleanor Cross, with a bureau de change on the right

The Houses of Parliament, London, 1925. Creator: Unknown
The Houses of Parliament, London, 1925. View across the River Thames, with barges in the foreground. Postcard

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, c1920. Creator: Unknown
The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London, c1920. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

The Strand, London, 1929. Creator: Unknown
The Strand, London, 1929. Open-topped omnibuses on one of Londons main streets which runs from Trafalgar Square to join Fleet Street

Westminster Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Bridge, London, c1910. View of Westminster Bridge over the River Thames, with the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower housing Big Ben on the right. Postcard. [Valentines Series]

The Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1907. Creator: Unknown
The Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1907. View across the River Thames, with a steamship in the foreground. Postcard

Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, London, c1910. View of the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower housing Big Ben, with traffic on the bridge and a steamboat on the River Thames

Admiralty Arch, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Admiralty Arch, London, c1915. Arch marking the entrance to The Mall from Trafalgar Square, commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria, and designed by Aston Webb

Wesleyan Central Church, Westminster, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Wesleyan Central Church, Westminster, London, c1915. The Methodist Central Hall was commissioned as a monument to mark the centenary of the death of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley

Clubland, Piccadilly, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Clubland, Piccadilly, London, c1910. Piccadilly, one of the main streets in Westminster, has been home to gentlemens clubs since the 18th century. Postcard

House of Commons, 1846: Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles
The House of Commons in 1846: Sir Robert Peel announcing his Conversion to Free Trade Principles during the Corn Law Debate, January 22, (1901)

Proclamation of Queen Victoria at St. Jamess Palace, June 31, 1837, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of Queen Victoria at St. Jamess Palace, June 31, 1837, (1901). Heralds announce Victorias succession to the throne at St Jamess Palace in London

Traffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Traffic and pedestrians in Trafalgar Square, London, 1935. The last word in traffic control: Belisha Beacons, traffic lights, pedestrian safety lanes, and now - the 30 mph limit in built-up areas

Regent Street, London, 1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Regent Street, London, 1912, (1935). Leisurely Days in Regent Street...long before traffic had become a problem. Although petrol-driven vehicles were fast ousting the horse-drawn types

Building work at Piccadilly Circus in London, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Building work at Piccadilly Circus in London, 1926, (1935). Worlds Busiest Roundabout - to simplify congestion of traffic in the main London thoroughfares

Milk churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike, London, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Milk churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike, London, 1926, (1935). Hyde Park was closed to the public, and used as a food depot

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1685, (1890). Titus Oates (1649-1705) English perjurer who fabricated the " Popish Plot", a Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II

Ganymede, March 1, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
Ganymede, March 1, 1771

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"Westminster London: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Westminster, London, where history comes alive through captivating images. Gustave Doré's "The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872" transports us back to a bygone era, revealing the gritty charm of this vibrant district. In 1962, Dexter Gordon graced the iconic Marquee Club stage in Westminster. Brian Foskett's photograph captures the essence of that magical night when jazz filled the air, forever etching its mark on this historic corner of England. Claude Monet's masterpiece "The Houses of Parliament, Sunset, 1903" showcases the timeless beauty that has made Westminster an enduring symbol of British democracy. The silhouette of Big Ben against a golden sky on Unknown's c1948 photograph reminds us why this landmark is beloved worldwide. Londoners have always been pioneers in transportation. Londons New All-Weather Bus from 1927 (1935) takes us on a journey through time when innovation met practicality in bustling streets. Meanwhile, Queen Victoria's crowning moment in June 1838 (right half) reveals how tradition and grandeur intertwine within these hallowed grounds. Brian Foskett once again captures a slice of musical history with Val Wiseman at NJA Benefit on Oxford Street in 2008. This snapshot embodies the spirit and diversity that make up modern-day Westminster. From Stan Getz at Marquee Club circa 1963 to Keir Hardie delivering his powerful speech at Trafalgar Square on August 2nd, 1914 (1933), these photographs remind us that Westminster has long been a platform for artistic expression and political activism alike. Hyde Park witnessed both moments of unity and conflict during Means Test protests in London during the early twentieth century. Unknown photographers freeze-frame marchers from Shoreditch as they voice their grievances, while another captures the intense clash between mounted police and protesters.