Woolwich Collection (#4)

Shipping material at Woolwich for the Souakim Railway (engraving)
608370 Shipping material at Woolwich for the Souakim Railway (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

East India companys ships leaving Woolwich (1623) (engraving)
662484 East India companys ships leaving Woolwich (1623) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East India companys ships leaving Woolwich (1623)

Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich (colour photo)
3093870 Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich)

The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (b / w photo)
3092143 The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich)

The Rotunda, Woolwich Common, southeast London
The Rotunda (pr Repository), Woolwich Common, southeast London. A former artillery museum which was established in 1820. The building was originally a very large bell tent erected in St

Departure of the Court for Scotland (engraving)
1617629 Departure of the Court for Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Court for Scotland)

Grand Artillery Review at Woolwich (engraving)
1617212 Grand Artillery Review at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Artillery Review at Woolwich)

Reinforcements for Canada, shipping Sledges on Board the Calcutta at Woolwich for Guns
1620077 Reinforcements for Canada, shipping Sledges on Board the Calcutta at Woolwich for Guns and Carriages of the H Battery 4th Battalion Royal Artillery (engraving) by English School

Embarkation at Woolwich, Yesterday Week, of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery on Board
1619990 Embarkation at Woolwich, Yesterday Week, of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery on Board the Melbourne for Canada (engraving) by English School

Official Inspection at Woolwich of the Mountain Battery for the Abyssinian Expedition (engraving)
1620594 Official Inspection at Woolwich of the Mountain Battery for the Abyssinian Expedition (engraving) by English School

A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich (engraving)
1616279 A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich)

Metal Check Receipt, Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, WW2
Metal Check Receipt, Royal Arsenal Co-Operative Society, Powis Street, Woolwich, SE London, for half year ended 6 January 1945. Date: 1945

REME Woolwich, Dinner Dance card
REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, British Army), Sports and Social Club, Central Workshops, Woolwich, SE London -- 1st Annual Dinner Dance at the Royal Repository on Saturday 25

Sketches of Woolwich (engraving)
1616931 Sketches of Woolwich (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Woolwich. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 March 1843)

Certificate to schoolchildren from Mayor of Woolwich, WW2
Certificate presented to the schoolchildren of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich by the Mayor, Edwin Thomas Lamerton, on the occasion of the Cease Fire in Europe (8 May 1945)

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626268 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain (litho)
1600950 The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persias Visit to Great Britain)

Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, the Three-Legged Race (engraving)
1099158 Athletic Games at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, the Three-Legged Race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dinner to Major-General Sir W F Williams, at the Royal Artillery Mess, Woolwich (engraving)
1097573 Dinner to Major-General Sir W F Williams, at the Royal Artillery Mess, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Thames & Channel Passenger Service, London Steamboat Company Limited, for steamboats calling at various points along the River Thames in London and places further afield in Essex

The Kirkham and the Assaye at Henleys Cable Factory
The Kirkham and the Assaye taking in telegraph cable at Henleys Cable Works at north Woolwich, 1863 Date: 1863

The Opening of the New Royal Albert Dock at Woolwich by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving)
1060094 The Opening of the New Royal Albert Dock at Woolwich by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amusing the "Tommies"and their Womenkind (litho)
1042196 Amusing the " Tommies" and their Womenkind (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing the " Tommies" and their Womenkind)

The Review before the Shah at Woolwich, the Royal Horse Artillery passing at a Gallop (litho)
1040934 The Review before the Shah at Woolwich, the Royal Horse Artillery passing at a Gallop (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Strange Visitor at a Suburban Station, moving a Great Gun by Train to Woolwich (engraving)
1038694 A Strange Visitor at a Suburban Station, moving a Great Gun by Train to Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Review of the Kent Volunteers, with Royal Artillery and Marines, at Woolwich (engraving)
1103404 Review of the Kent Volunteers, with Royal Artillery and Marines, at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Review of the Kent Volunteers)

The Emperor of Russia at Woolwich (engraving)
1105721 The Emperor of Russia at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor of Russia at Woolwich)

In Memoriam, the Late Prince Imperial (engraving)
1106756 In Memoriam, the Late Prince Imperial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memoriam, the Late Prince Imperial)

The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving)
1101295 The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich)

Trial of the 81-Ton Gun at Woolwich (engraving)
1049529 Trial of the 81-Ton Gun at Woolwich (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the 81-Ton Gun at Woolwich)

The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving)
1049131 The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

At the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, artillery horses are shipped to the Crimea Date: 1855

Childrens New Years Party given at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving)
1047032 Childrens New Years Party given at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Metropolitan Magistrates (engraving)
1047422 The Metropolitan Magistrates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Magistrates)

Marking Sledge-Hammers and Barrels at Woolwich (litho)
1043145 Marking Sledge-Hammers and Barrels at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marking Sledge-Hammers and Barrels at Woolwich)

The Late Major-General W H Noble, RA (b / w photo)
1056225 The Late Major-General W H Noble, RA (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Major-General W H Noble, RA)

Her Majestys Birthday (engraving)
1601819 Her Majestys Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Birthday. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 June 1853)

Fete to the Children of the Royal Artillery Regimental Schools, Woolwich (engraving)
1609700 Fete to the Children of the Royal Artillery Regimental Schools, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mode of Anchor Testing at Her Majestys Dockyard, Woolwich (engraving)
1609085 Mode of Anchor Testing at Her Majestys Dockyard, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mode of Anchor Testing at Her Majestys Dockyard)

Distribution of Prizes, in the Recreation-Hall at Woolwich, to the Children of the Royal Artillery
1610087 Distribution of Prizes, in the Recreation-Hall at Woolwich, to the Children of the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers Schools (engraving) by English School

Englands Preparations for Emergencies, forging Big Guns at Woolwich (engraving)
1605546 Englands Preparations for Emergencies, forging Big Guns at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Englands Preparations for Emergencies)

The New Royal Marine Barracks, Woolwich (engraving)
1606969 The New Royal Marine Barracks, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Royal Marine Barracks, Woolwich)

Embarkation of an Ambulance Train at Woolwich for the Seat of War (engraving)
2773893 Embarkation of an Ambulance Train at Woolwich for the Seat of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Artillery Steeplechase at Woolwich (engraving)
1588637 The Royal Artillery Steeplechase at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Artillery Steeplechase at Woolwich)

The Garrison Chapel at Woolwich (engraving)
1588183 The Garrison Chapel at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garrison Chapel at Woolwich)

LCC Open-air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, LCC Open-air School, Bostall Woods, Woolwich
3633332 LCC Open-air School, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, LCC Open-air School, Bostall Woods, Woolwich, the First Open-air School Established in England (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Woolwich from the Rotunda, London (engraving)
585996 Woolwich from the Rotunda, London (engraving) by Baynes, Thomas Mann (1794-1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolwich from the Rotunda)

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"Woolwich: A Historic Borough on the Banks of the Thames" Discover the rich history and diverse attractions of Woolwich, a captivating borough located near Greenwich in London, England. From iconic landmarks to significant historical sites, this area offers something for everyone. Immerse yourself in industrial heritage at the Tate & Lyle Refinery, where you can witness the fascinating process behind sugar production. Marvel at the engineering marvel that is The Thames Flood Barrier, standing tall against potential flooding and protecting London from its powerful tides. Step back in time with a visit to Woolwich Barracks, once home to brave soldiers who served their country with honor. Explore its storied past and gain insight into military life throughout centuries. Admire the intricate London arms and seals adorning various buildings around town, showcasing pride in local identity and tradition. Pay homage to firefighters' bravery at LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station or witness resilience amidst adversity at Hare Street's aftermath of a fire. Transport yourself further back as you explore historic photographs capturing Woolwich Barracks circa 1905. Delve into nostalgia as you discover images of early days from one of London's most renowned football clubs - Woolwich Arsenal Team - igniting passion among sports enthusiasts even then. Unleash your creativity by visiting an engineering workshop model that showcases innovation and craftsmanship. Or join football fanatics on a journey through time with Chelsea F. C. 's thrilling match against Woolwich Arsenal in 1907 – an event etched forever in sporting history. And finally, remember that even amidst all these remarkable sights lies room for humor – "Why the long face?" Perhaps it's just another day filled with excitement awaiting visitors like you. Intriguingly blending history, culture, sport, industry, and natural beauty along the banks of River Thames; come experience all that makes Woolwich truly special.