Westminster Collection (#4)

Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London
Thames Embankment by night - View toward the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London. Note the elctricity saving of only lighting every other light. Date: circa 1910s

Westminster Abbey at night, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Big Ben clock tower stands above the Houses of Parliament at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in snow, Parliament Square, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dorchester House, Park Lane, London - The official residence of the American Ambassador (The US Embassy) - built in 1853 by Robert Stayner Holford - demolished in 1929 - now the site of

Coronation 1937 - procession after ceremony
First sight of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth after they had left Westminster Abbey for the processional drive back to Buckingham Palace

Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey
Artists impression of the interior of Westminster Abbey, preferred venue for weddings of British royalty. Date: 1986

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Tatler front cover featuring Loelia, Duchess of Westminster
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster (1902 - 1993), born Loelia Mary Ponsonby

Big Ben with scaffolding, Palace of Westminster, London, and the musical notes of the chimes given below (in E Major). The scaffolding was erected in 1933 to enable renovation work to the clock

MONET: THAMES, 1871. Claude Monet: The Thames below Westminster. Oil on canvas, 1871

London landmarks at night. Three landmarks on the River Thames at Westminster, London, England. The Houses of Parliament (or Palace of Westminster) is at upper left, seen behind Westminster Bridge

Big Ben with Union flag, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1960 Austin Westminster A99

An architectural group in Westminster
A London vista, with a horse-drawn tram and carriages, and several buildings of note including Westminster Hospital, Big Ben, Parliament Square, St Margarets Church

The burial of Thomas Hardys heart among his own people: the vicar of Stinsford in Dorset ( Mellstock of Under the Greenwood Tree ) bearing the casket containing it

R. M. S. Queen Mary, Hindenburg and Big Ben, 1936
Illustration of R.M.S. Queen Mary, shown with the airship Hindenberg and the Westminster clock tower Big Ben, in order to give a clear idea of the grand scale of the Cunard White Star Liner

Indoor filming
Televising a Spanish scene at the Crystal Palace, filmed on cine-film at the studios of the Baird Television Company. On the 2nd February 1935 the Baird system transmitted indoor

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower
England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic " Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster)

Throne in Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Woolsack, House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of the clock of Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Hall, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England / Lenham
A corner of the old and picturesque Market Square at Lenham, Kent, England, with its quaint old shop fronts

Porch Light
A lamplight pattern from a porch light at St. Edwards House, Westminster, London

Shakespeare / Poet Corner
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. The memorial at Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London

Westminster / 1910 / Big Ben
Big Ben and Westminster Bridge

Westminster / Parl 1926
Westminster by night

Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637557 Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637533 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden)

Deans Yard, Westminster, looking north (engraving)
3636612 Deans Yard, Westminster, looking north (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deans Yard, Westminster, looking north)

Archbishop Herbert Vaughan
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Herbert Vaughan. 1896

Advert, William Suggs Patent Gas Burners
Advert, William Suggs Celebrated Patent Gas Burners, Vincent Works, Vincent Street, Westminster, London. 1880

Harley Street, Marylebone (b / w photo)
3637535 Harley Street, Marylebone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harley Street, Marylebone)

Guy Fawkess Cellar (engraving)
3636640 Guy Fawkess Cellar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkess Cellar)

A Windy Day on the Clock Tower at Westminster (litho)
1039273 A Windy Day on the Clock Tower at Westminster (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Windy Day on the Clock Tower at Westminster)

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Ralph Allen Gosset, Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, House of Commons, Vanity fair caricature
Vintage illustration of Ralph Allen Gosset, Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, House of Commons. Popular members

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

Chantry of Henry V
An elaborately carved chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey was built above between 1437 and 1450

Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, 1962

The Lair of the Law as Few Londoners Ever See It: The Temple and the Courts of Justice, c1935. Aerial view of the Aldwych area in Westminster, London

Street scene in Westminster, London, c1790. View showing the Adelphi Hotel and hatmakers shop window, and Nottingham manufacturers shop window

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. 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

Ormonde, 1883-1904, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Bridgewater House, Westminster, London, c1875 (1878). Artists: Unknown, Sir Charles Barry
Bridgewater House, Westminster, London, c1875 (1878). Bridgewater House was designed in Italian Palazzo style by Charles Barry for Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere

The New Law Courts, Westminster, London, c1878 (1878)
The New Law Courts, London, c1878 (1878). The Royal Courts of Justice house both the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

A band in Hyde Park, London, c1901 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

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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.