White City Collection

Perm Machine
A model having her hair permed by a permanent wave machine at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928. (Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

David Cassidy in concert at White City Stadium, West London on Sunday 26th May 1974. At this concert, a young fan, 14 year old Bernadette Whelan was injured in the crush of fans, and later died

Ostuni, the white city. Europe, Italy, Puglia, Ostuni, Brindisi province.

Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920851 Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

White City, Louisville, Ky. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
White City, Louisville, Ky. between 1900 and 1910

Entrance to the White City, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the White City, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906

Audience scenes of hysteria at The David Cassidy in concert at White City Stadium, West London on Sunday 26th May 1974. A young fan is carried lifted from the crowd and carried to safety

Court of Honour, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Court of Honour, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Mughal style buildings. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Coronation Exhibition, Wood Lane entrance, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronation Exhibition, Wood Lane entrance, London, 1911. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London, was held to celebrate the coronation of King George V

Chuquisaca Governorship Palace, Palace Of Government, Plaza 25 de Mayo, Sucre, Bolivia, The White City, La Ciudad Blanca, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Santorini - greek white church and Aegean Sea in the background, Oia Town, Santorini Island, Greece

Model Hairstyles
A woman with a selection of model heads, which have been prepared for a display at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928

Court of Honour by night, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Court of Honour by night, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Mughal style buildings. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. Artist: R Welch
Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 celebrated the Entente Cordiale which had been signed by the United Kingdom

Ostuni, Itria Valley, Brindisi district, Apulia, Italy

Small street in the white village of Ostuni (province of Brindisi, Salento, Apulia)
Small street in the white village of Ostuni (province of Brindisi, Salento, Apulia, Italy)

Cathedral Clock Tower, Colonial Streets And Rooftops, Sucre, Bolivia

Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv. Historic Hotel Cinema on Diezengoff Square at dusk

South America, Colombia, Cauca, Popayan, view of the colonial city center of Popayan showing the cathedral and Caldas Park (Parque Caldas)

Waring's furnishings in the Royal Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920850 Waring's furnishings in the Royal Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bouquets being presented by red-cloaked Irish girls at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920852 Bouquets being presented by red-cloaked Irish girls at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The City of White Palaces illuminated at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2906530 The City of White Palaces illuminated at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition
2906529 Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

OIA
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino

White City, Chicago (chromolitho)
3656975 White City, Chicago (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White City, Chicago)

The White City, London, Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b / w photo)
3620766 The White City, London, Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White City, London, Franco-British Exhibition)

Great Danes at police dog show, White city, London
Great Danes at police dog show, White City, London, 1929

Entrance to the Court of Progress, Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London 1908 (photo)
5999849 Entrance to the Court of Progress, Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London 1908 (photo) by English Photographer

Fruit exhibit in the Canadian Pavillion at the Franco-British exhibition of 1908, White City, London (photo)
5999859 Fruit exhibit in the Canadian Pavillion at the Franco-British exhibition of 1908, White City, London (photo) by English Photographer

The flip-flap ride at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving)
2906531 The flip-flap ride at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schweppes Pavilion at the Franco-British exhibition of 1908, White City, London (b / w photo)
5999760 Schweppes Pavilion at the Franco-British exhibition of 1908, White City, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Round tower, Ballymaclinton, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908 (colour photo)
3627260 Round tower, Ballymaclinton, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round tower, Ballymaclinton)

The spiral railway at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving)
2906528 The spiral railway at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A night at the dogs, general views of the track and characters that work at the Greyhound Track, White City Stadium, London. 7th September 1946

MA Worcester Hopedale Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Worcester Mendon Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Hammersmith and Fulham W12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham W12 7

Bracknell Forest RG45 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bracknell Forest RG45 7

Chichester GU29 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chichester GU29 9

The picturesque old town of Ostuni in southern Italy, built on top of a hill and crowned by its Gothic Basilica or Cathedral at sunset

Italy, Puglia, Brindisi, Itria Valley, Ostuni. Tree growing on a sidewalk corner

Street leading to the Church of Carmine at dusk

Items for sale hanging on the door of a small storefront in old town Ostuni

Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Painters at work on the White City tote, West London, 1932, (1933). The largest tote in the world was erected in the White City stadium in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

The Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Footballers Battalion, London, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Enthusiasts of football formed a unit of their own during the opening stages of the War

Congress Hall, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Congress Hall, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Mughal style buildings. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Garden of the Floating Isle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Garden of the Floating Isle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Bostocks Jungle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Bostocks Jungle, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Frank Bostocks travelling menagerie, a collection of animals, exhibitions and circus acts

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Enchanting White City" Step back in time to the vibrant and captivating White City, a place that has witnessed countless iconic moments throughout history. From David Cassidy's electrifying concert at White City Stadium in 1974 to the grandeur of the Court of Honour at the Coronation Exhibition in London, this white city holds tales of excitement and wonder. In 1911, as London hosted the Coronation Exhibition, visitors were greeted by an awe-inspiring sight at Wood Lane entrance - a majestic structure whose creator remains unknown. The illuminated Court of Honour by night was nothing short of breathtaking, casting a magical glow over all who entered its gates. Transport yourself further into history with glimpses from the Franco-British Exhibition held in 1908. Marvel at Waring's exquisite furnishings adorning the Royal Pavilion or be captivated by red-cloaked Irish girls presenting bouquets amidst this enchanting white paradise. The Palace of French Arts stood proudly as royal and presidential carriages lined up outside during its grand opening. But it wasn't just exhibitions that made White City come alive; fashion also took center stage here. Witness hairstyles transformed by perm machines and models showcasing cutting-edge styles that set trends for generations to come. The allure extended beyond mere visuals; it stirred emotions like no other place could. Audience scenes captured hysteria during David Cassidy's concert, where fans' passion reached fever pitch within these hallowed grounds. As we explore these snapshots from different eras, one thing becomes clear - there is something truly special about this white city. Its timeless beauty continues to fascinate us even today, reminding us that behind every photograph lies a story waiting to be unveiled.