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Westminster Collection (#8)

Discover the rich history and iconic landmarks of Westminster, London

Background imageWestminster Collection: Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) was crowned by William Howley the Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey in London

Background imageWestminster Collection: Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: Unknown

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Background imageWestminster Collection: Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Flooding in London, 1928, (1935). The seriousness of the floods was not fully realised until the Embankment at Westminster gave way

Background imageWestminster Collection: Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). In July 1927, the London General Omnibus Company was granted permission to run their passenger services past Buckingham Palace

Background imageWestminster Collection: Chinatown, London, England, UK, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies

Chinatown, London, England, UK, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Chinatown, London, England, UK, 3/9/10. Signs advertising local services, Chinatown, London, W1, England, UK

Background imageWestminster Collection: Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris

Hyde Park Corner, c1838. Creator: J Harris
Hyde Park Corner, c1838. After Jas Pollard. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch

Background imageWestminster Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - Returning to the Palace - Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II - Returning to the Palace - Coronation, June 2nd 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageWestminster Collection: Westminster Colorado US City Street Map

Westminster Colorado US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Westminster, Colorado, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Background imageWestminster Collection: The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905

The Terrace, afternoon tea, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Promenade at Westminster crowded with its members. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith

Background imageWestminster Collection: An old routemaster bus and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower. Part of the Houses of Parliament

An old routemaster bus and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower. Part of the Houses of Parliament and a Unesco World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Background imageWestminster Collection: Nelson Mandela statue on Parliament square and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower

Nelson Mandela statue on Parliament square and Big Ben, also known as Elizabeth Tower. Part of the Houses of Parliament and a Unesco World Heritage site, London, England, UK

Background imageWestminster Collection: 18th century terraced house, Queen Annes Gate, London, England, UK

18th century terraced house, Queen Annes Gate, London, England, UK

Background imageWestminster Collection: UK, England, London, London Eye and Big Ben

UK, England, London, London Eye and Big Ben

Background imageWestminster Collection: Union Jack and Big Ben, London, England

Union Jack and Big Ben, London, England

Background imageWestminster Collection: London, UK, Double Decker red bus passing in front of the Big Ben illuminated at dusk

London, UK, Double Decker red bus passing in front of the Big Ben illuminated at dusk

Background imageWestminster Collection: A typical red telephone box and Big Ben in the background. London England

A typical red telephone box and Big Ben in the background. London England

Background imageWestminster Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageWestminster Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageWestminster Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned and crowned in Westminster Abbey, 12th May 1937. The King holds the Orb and Sovereigns Sceptre and wears the Imperial State Crown

Background imageWestminster Collection: London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster

London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster
3783803 London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster.; (add.info.: London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by M. Barrenger)

Background imageWestminster Collection: Silversmiths work (litho)

Silversmiths work (litho)
6013637 Silversmiths work (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silversmiths work)

Background imageWestminster Collection: A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown

A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown of England - December 25, 1066 Date: 1066

Background imageWestminster Collection: The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print)

The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print)
3780910 The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print) by Froissart, Jean (c.1337-1405) (after); (add.info.: The Coronation of Henry IV, 13 October 1399 at Westminster Abbey)

Background imageWestminster Collection: Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900

Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900
Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time

Background imageWestminster Collection: North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London

North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London
North or inside view of Traitors Gate, principal entrance to the Tower of London from the River Thames.Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageWestminster Collection: Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Background imageWestminster Collection: Cartoon, Houses of Parliament, London

Cartoon, Houses of Parliament, London. 1924

Background imageWestminster Collection: Interesting personalities of the racing world

Interesting personalities of the racing world
Page from The Tatler featuring various well-known personalities of the racing world. Clockwise from top left, jockey Danny Maher and Sir E

Background imageWestminster Collection: Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury

Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury
Cartoon, Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Nationalist, with Gladstone and Salisbury as puppets, and Randolph Churchill looking over the top of a wall - Does Mr Parnell hope that in the next parliament

Background imageWestminster Collection: William Caxton and his printing press

William Caxton and his printing press, Westminster, London. His visitors depicted here are probably King Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville. Date: circa 1477

Background imageWestminster Collection: George V inspecting Roman galley unearthed in London 1912

George V inspecting Roman galley unearthed in London 1912
George V and Queen Mary inspecting the only Roman boat to be found in Britain during a visit to the London Museum. The galley was unearthed in London on the site of the new County Hall

Background imageWestminster Collection: 1931 British General Election, women MPs

1931 British General Election, women MPs
1931 British General Election, twelve women MPs elected. From left to right: Mrs Helen Shaw, Lady Gwendolen Iveagh, Miss Irene Ward, Miss Thelma Cazalet, Mrs Mavis Tate, Mrs Ida Copeland

Background imageWestminster Collection: King Edward VII lying in state, Westminster Hall, London

King Edward VII lying in state, Westminster Hall, London. 1910

Background imageWestminster Collection: Roy Jenkins Born Nov. 11, 1920 a prolific career which includes Chancellor of

Roy Jenkins Born Nov. 11, 1920 a prolific career which includes Chancellor of the Exchequer (1967-70), Home secretary after Labours victory in1974 Formerly a Labourite

Background imageWestminster Collection: BARBARA BUSH AND DENNIS THATCHER KISSING HANDS, STEPS OF NO

BARBARA BUSH AND DENNIS THATCHER KISSING HANDS, STEPS OF NO.10 DOWNING STREET, LONDON - 02/06/1989

Background imageWestminster Collection: Neil Kinnock on the campaign trail in London. 2nd April 1992

Neil Kinnock on the campaign trail in London. 2nd April 1992

Background imageWestminster Collection: The wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey

The wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent and Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey. Guests Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles arrive. 24th April 1963

Background imageWestminster Collection: Piccadilly Circus, Central London. Circa 1971

Piccadilly Circus, Central London. Circa 1971

Background imageWestminster Collection: Summer flowers in front of Buckingham Palace in London, United Kingdom

Summer flowers in front of Buckingham Palace in London, United Kingdom

Background imageWestminster Collection: Dexter Gordon, Marquee Club, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

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

Background imageWestminster Collection: Prince Albert and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Marriage Certificate

Prince Albert and Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Marriage Certificate
The Marriage Certificate for the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) to Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth)

Background imageWestminster Collection: Raising the Great Bell for Westminster Clock-Tower 1858

Raising the Great Bell for Westminster Clock-Tower 1858
Officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, the huge bell fifteen tons in weight was on its side with not a spare inch either end

Background imageWestminster Collection: Coronation of King Edward II

Coronation of King Edward II
Edward II crowned King of England at Westminster Date: 25th February 1308

Background imageWestminster Collection: Victoria Street, Westminster, Londonwith the Victoria Palace Theatre on the left

Victoria Street, Westminster, Londonwith the Victoria Palace Theatre on the left. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWestminster Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100097

EyeUbiquitous_20100097
England, London, Westminster, London Eye framed with lamp post on Westminster Bridge

Background imageWestminster Collection: England, London, Palace of Westminster clock tower also known as Big Ben

England, London, Palace of Westminster clock tower also known as Big Ben

Background imageWestminster Collection: St Stephens Chapel

St Stephens Chapel was a chapel in the old Palace of Westminster which served as the chamber of the House of Commons of England and that of Great Britain from 1547 to 1834

Background imageWestminster Collection: Westminster WC2N 5 Map

Westminster WC2N 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster WC2N 5




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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.