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Wigmore Street Collection

Wigmore Street, located in the heart of Marylebone, London, England, UK, is a bustling hub of history and commerce

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Tameside OL6 6 Map

Tameside OL6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tameside OL6 6

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, Brinsmead Pianos (engraving)

Advertisement, Brinsmead Pianos (engraving)
1037092 Advertisement, Brinsmead Pianos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Brinsmead Pianos)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)

Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)
1041692 Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: A Silks Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (b / w photo)

A Silks Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (b / w photo)
5990812 A Silks Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Silks Department)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Great Portland Street, looking north; Wigmore Street, looking east (b / w photo)

Great Portland Street, looking north; Wigmore Street, looking east (b / w photo)
5990644 Great Portland Street, looking north; Wigmore Street, looking east (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Portland Street)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advert for piano maker John Brinsmead and Sons, Wigmore Street, London (engraving)

Advert for piano maker John Brinsmead and Sons, Wigmore Street, London (engraving)
604216 Advert for piano maker John Brinsmead and Sons, Wigmore Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Festivities)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Debenham and Freebodys New Premises, Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London, West (colour litho)

Debenham and Freebodys New Premises, Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London, West (colour litho)
978296 Debenham and Freebodys New Premises, Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London, West (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement for Paris model teagowns from Debenham & Freebody, London (colour litho)

Advertisement for Paris model teagowns from Debenham & Freebody, London (colour litho)
6031031 Advertisement for Paris model teagowns from Debenham & Freebody, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Wigmore Street in 1820 (engraving)

Wigmore Street in 1820 (engraving)
654214 Wigmore Street in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wigmore Street in 1820)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving)

Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636792 Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wigmore Street in 1820)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)

Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)
1062198 Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)

Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)
1055468 Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: A Mantles and Costumes Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (photo)

A Mantles and Costumes Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (photo)
5990798 A Mantles and Costumes Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)

Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving)
1036252 Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Marylebone, from the site of the present Wigmore Street, from a print of 1750 (engraving)

Marylebone, from the site of the present Wigmore Street, from a print of 1750 (engraving)
3636794 Marylebone, from the site of the present Wigmore Street, from a print of 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marylebone)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving)

The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving)
1606370 The Development of the Pianoforte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of the Pianoforte)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Messrs Debenham And Freebodys New Premises (b / w photo)

Messrs Debenham And Freebodys New Premises (b / w photo)
3650436 Messrs Debenham And Freebodys New Premises (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Debenham And Freebodys New Premises)

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Westminster W1U 2 Map

Westminster W1U 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster W1U 2

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Hereford HR6 8 Map

Hereford HR6 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hereford HR6 8

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Wigmore Street, Westminster, London, 1820 (1878). Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Wigmore Street, Westminster, London, 1820 (1878). Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Wigmore Street, Westminster, London, 1820 (1878). From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos, Illustration for The Graphic, 4 July 1891

Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos, Illustration for The Graphic, 4 July 1891
XJF1072743 Advertisement, John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos, Illustration for The Graphic, 4 July 1891 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWigmore Street Collection: WIGMORE STREET IN 1820. London, UK, 19th century engraving

WIGMORE STREET IN 1820. London, UK, 19th century engraving



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Wigmore Street, located in the heart of Marylebone, London, England, UK, is a bustling hub of history and commerce. Steeped in tradition and charm, this iconic street has witnessed countless transformations over the years. One can't help but be captivated by the enchanting advertisements that adorned its walls. The Brinsmead Pianos engraving stands as a testament to the street's musical heritage. John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos also left their mark with their own captivating advertisement. As you stroll along Wigmore Street, you'll come across Debenham and Freebody's Silks Department. A black-and-white photo captures this elegant establishment in all its glory – a reminder of days gone by when fashion was truly an art form. A glimpse into the past reveals Great Portland Street looking north while Wigmore Street looks east. These monochromatic photos transport us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages ruled these cobblestone streets. The legacy of John Brinsmead continues with yet another striking engraving showcasing his pianos on Wigmore Street. It's clear that music played an integral role in shaping this vibrant locale. Debenham and Freebody's new premises on it can showcased in a vivid color lithograph. This image transports us to an era where luxury shopping experiences were born – where elegance met convenience at every turn. And let's not forget about fashion. An enticing color lithograph advertises Paris model teagowns from Debenham & Freebody – proof that style has always been synonymous with Wigmore Street. Traveling even further back in time takes us to 1820 when Shepherd captured the essence through his remarkable engravings. These historical snapshots allow us to witness firsthand how this street evolved throughout centuries. Whether it be music or fashion, history or modernity, it has always been at the forefront of London's cultural tapestry.