Aldersgate Street Collection

A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438448 A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

36-38 Aldersgate Street: Shaftesbury House, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786065 36-38 Aldersgate Street: Shaftesbury House, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Phillips and Co)

145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786064 145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

134-136 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786063 134-136 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Old Houses in Aldersgate Street (w / c on paper)
610929 Old Houses in Aldersgate Street (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Aldersgate Street)

London Business Premises, Aldersgate Street (engraving)
2774066 London Business Premises, Aldersgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Business Premises, Aldersgate Street)

The new station of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
603309 The new station of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new station of the Metropolitan Railway, Aldersgate Street)

Little Britain, Aldersgate Street (colour litho)
6022719 Little Britain, Aldersgate Street (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Britain, Aldersgate Street)

Aldersgate Street (litho)
6024914 Aldersgate Street (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldersgate Street)

London Street Architecture, Premises for Messers Maw and Thompson
2774128 London Street Architecture, Premises for Messers Maw and Thompson, Aldersgate Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Street Architecture)

Vanishing London (engraving)
1054103 Vanishing London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanishing London)

The Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-Street, London (engraving)
1099855 The Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate-Street, London)

The Reverend Mr Webbs Meeting in Hare Court, Aldersgate Street (engraving)
604341 The Reverend Mr Webbs Meeting in Hare Court, Aldersgate Street (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Mr Webbs Meeting in Hare Court)

The so-called Shakespeares House in Aldersgate Street (engraving)
583118 The so-called Shakespeares House in Aldersgate Street (engraving) by English School

5-7 Aldgate, London, 1883 (b / w photo)
1786066 5-7 Aldgate, London, 1883 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

The Bull & Mouth, Aldersgate Street, City, London (colour litho)
976297 The Bull & Mouth, Aldersgate Street, City, London (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull & Mouth, Aldersgate Street, City, London)

Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, from London and it
931546 Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

New Stations of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
1098951 New Stations of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Stations of the Metropolitan Railway)

City of London EC1A 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC1A 4

New Hall of the Ancient Company of Ironmongers in Aldersgate, c1935. Creator: Unknown
New Hall of the Ancient Company of Ironmongers in Aldersgate, c1935. Entrance to the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, one of the livery companies of the City of London

Shaftesbury House, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Shaftesbury House, (c1872). Shaftesbury House, in Aldersgate Street in the City of London, was built c1644 by Inigo Jones

The Gutter Hotel, Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1866. View of the Gutter Hotel, an outdoor coffee bar in Aldersgate Street, in 1866

Shops in Aldersgate Street, City of London, c1865. Exterior view of nos 134-6 Aldersgate Street including the premises of J Smith, newsagent, Giles & Co

Aldersgate Street, City of London, c1875. View of shops, nos 19-20 Aldersgate Street, including Ware, the baker s, with figures in doorways

Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1879. Artist: Henry Dixon
Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1879. View of houses and shop fronts including the Marco Pollin cafe and restaurant and the premises of CW Butler, tobacconist

Aldersgate Street, City of London, c1830. Artist: Nathaniel Whittock
Aldersgate Street, City of London, c1830

Interior elevation of Trinity Hall, City of London, 1700

View of Trinity Hall, Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1780. The hall of the Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity

Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1830. Artist
Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1830. View of Shaftesbury House, incorporating John Smith and Son Tea Dealers, the General Dispensary and the premises occupied by Spooner

Front view of London House, Aldersgate Street, City of London, 1839. The building is on the site of the former residence of the Bishops of London

North-east view of the Church of St Botolph Aldersgate, City of London, 1740. Artist
North-east view of the Church of St Botolph Aldersgate, City of London, 1740

Aldersgate Street, London, c1800(?). Artist: Mary Anne Hedger
Aldersgate Street, London, c1800(?). Plan of Aldersgate district with depictions of Lauderdale House, London House and Thanet House

Lauderdale House, Aldersgate Street, London, c1800(?). Artist: Mary Anne Hedger
Lauderdale House, Aldersgate Street, London, c1800(?). Front view of Lauderdale House, Aldersgate Street

Thanet House, Aldersgate Street, London, c1750

City of London Lying-in Hospital for Married Women, Aldersgate Street, London, c1750. Two views of the City of London Lying-in Hospital for married women at Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street

Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, London, 1811. Rear view of Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street

Aldersgate Street, London, c1820(?). Front view of buildings on Aldersgate Street, later known as the Half Moon Tavern

View of houses and shops in Aldersgate Street, 1879. Artist: Henry Dixon
View of houses and shops in Aldersgate Street, 1879. A busy street with domestic and commercial premises

Aldersgate Street, London, 1886. Artist: John Crowther
View of nos 167, 166, 165, 164 Aldersgate Street, London, as seen from Edmund Place, 1886. Also showing a shop sign for Harrisons pawnbrokers with an advertising poster opposite

Trinity Hall, London, 1808. Artist: William Capon
Trinity Hall, London, 1808. Interior view of Trinity Hall, Aldersgate Street, showing leaded lights with stained glass, wooden beams in the roof, and fireplace

Aldersgate Street, London, c1850. Artist: Frederick Napoleon Shepherd
View of shop front with figures on Aldersgate Street, London, c1850. The building was also known as the Half Moon Inn

Bell Inn, Aldersgate Street, London, 1857. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
View of the Bell Inn, Aldersgate Street, London, 1857; showing figures and barrels

Aldersgate Street, London, (1851?) Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
View of shop fronts with figures on Aldersgate Street, London, including the Half Moon Tavern

Plan of Aldersgate Street, London, c1839. With elevation of shops, houses and a Welsh chapel. It also incorporates view of Harts Temperence Hotel and a small plan of the surrounding area

Aldersgate Street, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Aldersgate Street, 1891. Aldersgate is a Ward of the City of London, named after a gate in the ancient London Wall around the City

Lord Shaftbury House, Aldersgate Street, 1908. The London house of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury

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Aldersgate Street, a historic thoroughfare in the heart of London, has witnessed centuries of change and transformation. From its humble beginnings as a bustling trade route in the 16th century to its present-day status as a vibrant commercial hub, this street holds countless stories within its cobblestone paths. Looking back at old maps and engravings, we catch glimpses of Aldersgate Street's evolution over time. In an engraving from 1746, we see Clerkenwell's map unfolding before our eyes, showcasing the street's central role in connecting different parts of the city. Fast forward to 1819 when Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie immortalized Shaftesbury House on Aldersgate Street with his artistic prowess. The grandeur and architectural beauty captured in this piece transport us back to that era. As we delve deeper into history through black-and-white photographs from 1879, specific addresses come alive with their own unique tales. Numbers like 36-38 Aldersgate Street or 145-148 Aldersgate Street reveal glimpses of daily life during that period - perhaps shops bustling with customers or families going about their routines within these walls. The enchanting watercolor painting titled "Old Houses in Aldersgate Street" adds another layer to our understanding of this iconic location. It depicts charming buildings standing proudly along the street; each brick seemingly whispering secrets from bygone eras. But it wasn't just residential dwellings that defined Aldersgate Street; it was also home to thriving businesses and important infrastructure projects. An engraving showcases London Business Premises on this very street while another highlights the new station of the Metropolitan Railway - both testaments to progress and modernization shaping this area. Little Britain is yet another fascinating aspect associated with Aldersgate Street - depicted vividly in a colorful lithograph capturing its charm and character.