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"Exploring the Depths

Background imageBasement Collection: picture book 1891 oil limewood 69. 8 x 86. 8 cm

picture book 1891 oil limewood 69. 8 x 86. 8 cm
The picture book, 1891, oil on limewood, 69.8 x 86.8 cm, signed lower left: ALBERT. BASEMENT, CELLAR. Albert von Keller, Gais/Appenzell 1844-1920 Munchen

Background imageBasement Collection: Fable fox goat fox stands basement staircase

Fable fox goat fox stands basement staircase
Fable of the fox and the goat, The fox stands above a basement staircase. The goat is in the basement. In the background a city

Background imageBasement Collection: Christ personified soul storage cellar Jesus

Christ personified soul storage cellar Jesus
Christ and the personified soul in a storage cellar Jesus and the Soul in a storage cellar, Christ and the Soul, basement, cellar, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1678 - 1687, paper, letterpress printing

Background imageBasement Collection: Tuscany Siena Asciano Casa Corboli Italy italian country

Tuscany Siena Asciano Casa Corboli Italy italian country
Tuscany Siena Asciano Casa Corboli, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Secular building dating from 13th-14th cent

Background imageBasement Collection: Richon le Zion wine cellars basement American Colony

Richon le Zion wine cellars basement American Colony
Richon le Zion wine cellars, basement. American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Israel, Rishon le-Tsiyon

Background imageBasement Collection: Profile middle capital columns Cornice basement

Profile middle capital columns Cornice basement
Profile on the middle of the capital of the columns; Cornice of the basement; Base of the basement, The ancient buildings of Rome, Desgodets, Antoine Babuty, 1653-1728, Marshall, George, Engraving

Background imageBasement Collection: Madura Basement Gopurum Small Pagoda Permaul Pagoda

Madura Basement Gopurum Small Pagoda Permaul Pagoda
Madura. Basement of Gopurum of a Small Pagoda Near to Permaul Pagoda; Capt. Linnaeus Tripe (English, 1822 - 1902); Madura, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

Background imageBasement Collection: Fire at Chinacraft store, Oxford Street, London

Fire at Chinacraft store, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in attendance at the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. A policeman keeps pedestrians and traffic moving past

Background imageBasement Collection: LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers raiding Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers raiding Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 25 April 1923

Background imageBasement Collection: The barrel cellar for aging the wines in oak casks - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion

The barrel cellar for aging the wines in oak casks - Chateau La Grave Figeac, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

Background imageBasement Collection: Bottles: Raki me Arra grappa type of spirit, Trebiano Trebbiano, E bardha e Beratit

Bottles: Raki me Arra grappa type of spirit, Trebiano Trebbiano, E bardha e Beratit, Kashmer, Shesh i Bardhe. Cobo winery, Poshnje, Berat. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageBasement Collection: The barrel aging cellar. Bodega Familia Schroeder Winery, also called Saurus, Neuquen

The barrel aging cellar. Bodega Familia Schroeder Winery, also called Saurus, Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Background imageBasement Collection: Breakdown lorry lifting car from basement area

Breakdown lorry lifting car from basement area
The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station being deployed to raise a car from the basement area after it crashed through the railings

Background imageBasement Collection: Homeless women in an East End doss house

Homeless women in an East End doss house
This is the basement of a doss house for women in Duval Street, in the East End. A bed costs sixpence a night and lodgers provide their own meals

Background imageBasement Collection: View of first basement, Our Boys Clothing Company, Holborn

View of first basement, Our Boys Clothing Company, Holborn
View of first basement (hat and cap department), 26, Holborn Viaduct. Date: c.1895

Background imageBasement Collection: Italy. Rome. The Basilica of Saint Clement. Mithraeum in the

Italy. Rome. The Basilica of Saint Clement. Mithraeum in the
Italy. Rome. The Basilica of Saint Clement (Basilica di San Clemente al laterano). Church dedicated to Pope Clement I (1st cenutry A.C.). Mithraeum in the basement, 2nd century

Background imageBasement Collection: Basement of Guell Palace. By Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926)

Basement of Guell Palace. By Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926)
Spain. Barcelona. Guell Palace. 1885-1889. Built by Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Basement

Background imageBasement Collection: Pre-Columbian Art. Aztec. Pyramid of Santa Cecilia Acatitlan

Pre-Columbian Art. Aztec. Pyramid of Santa Cecilia Acatitlan. Main staircase. Mexico

Background imageBasement Collection: Paris Apartments

Paris Apartments
This apartment house in Paris has an engine in the basement which provides power for electric light, doorbells, telephones and a lift. Date: 1885

Background imageBasement Collection: Bibliotheque Nationale

Bibliotheque Nationale
BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE, Paris Behind the scenes - the magasin central where the books are stacked : there are more books in the basement. Date: 1893

Background imageBasement Collection: Typical Georgian terrace in Dorset Square, London

Typical Georgian terrace in Dorset Square, London
Typical five-storey Georgian terrace in Dorset Square in London, with cars parked in the roadway. circa 1930s

Background imageBasement Collection: Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus outside the main entrance to the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. Date: 1958

Background imageBasement Collection: Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1

Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1, 23 January 1956. The basement windows had been bricked up, which caused delay in reaching the seat of the fire

Background imageBasement Collection: Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1

Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1
LFB Special Service attempting to lift a car from a basement in Claverton Street, London SW1, on 24 July 1958. It was a difficult exercise, as the car kept getting caught on masonry, etc

Background imageBasement Collection: Fire reported in Danbury Street, Islington, N1

Fire reported in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the front area of the basement involved in the fire. Date: 1958

Background imageBasement Collection: Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Background imageBasement Collection: Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements. Date: 1944

Background imageBasement Collection: Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2

Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2
Rescue following a flying bomb attack -- a man and a woman at basement window, calling for help. (1 of 4) Date: 1944

Background imageBasement Collection: Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2

Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Salvage operation, pumping out flooded basements in Petherton Road, North London, on 2 July 1944, during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Background imageBasement Collection: Car in basement, Belgrave Square, London

Car in basement, Belgrave Square, London
An Austin A70 car which has crashed through iron railings at street level and fallen into the basement area of a private house in Belgrave Square, London, on 20 May 1955

Background imageBasement Collection: What to do in the case of air or sea raids, WW1

What to do in the case of air or sea raids, WW1
What to do in the case of further air or sea raids during the First World War. Showing cross sections of buildings, and photographs of air raid damage to buildings in Kings Lynn

Background imageBasement Collection: Houghton Hall Norfolk Ground Floor Basement Plan

Houghton Hall Norfolk Ground Floor Basement Plan
Artokoloro

Background imageBasement Collection: North America, USA, Georgia; Savannah; Painted musical mural at entrance to a restaurant

North America, USA, Georgia; Savannah; Painted musical mural at entrance to a restaurant
USA, Georgia, Savannah, Painted musical mural at entrance to a restaurant

Background imageBasement Collection: POLICE: TARGET RANGE, 1940. Chief Frank J. Wilson (right) and Assistant Chief Joseph E

POLICE: TARGET RANGE, 1940. Chief Frank J. Wilson (right) and Assistant Chief Joseph E. Murphy (second from left) of the U.S

Background imageBasement Collection: POLICE: TARGET RANGE, 1940. Officers R

POLICE: TARGET RANGE, 1940. Officers R.P. Hallion, E.L. Warden, and J.J. Cash of the White House Police (left to right) practice shooting in a newly installed target range in the sub-basement of

Background imageBasement Collection: COLT FACTORY, 2005. Colt Firearm Company, view of basement in the east armory building

COLT FACTORY, 2005. Colt Firearm Company, view of basement in the east armory building, Hartford, Connecticut. Photograph by Jet Lowe, 2005

Background imageBasement Collection: LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid

LIQUOR RAID, 1923. Prohibition officers with beer and wine recovered during a raid of Carl Hammels restaurant in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 25 April 1923

Background imageBasement Collection: Wine tasting in the vaults

Wine tasting in the vaults
Antique illustration of a men in the bottle cellar

Background imageBasement Collection: DUGOUT INTERIOR, 1939. A farm wife seated in a one-room basement dugout in Dead Ox Flat

DUGOUT INTERIOR, 1939. A farm wife seated in a one-room basement dugout in Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

Background imageBasement Collection: Basement of Station on the Roman Wall

Basement of Station on the Roman Wall

Background imageBasement Collection: Arms Depot, 1667 (oil on canvas)

Arms Depot, 1667 (oil on canvas)
XIR488828 Arms Depot, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 50x65 cm; National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Giraudon; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageBasement Collection: The Artists Kitchen in Francis Street, 1846 (w / c on paper)

The Artists Kitchen in Francis Street, 1846 (w / c on paper)
XJF354265 The Artists Kitchen in Francis Street, 1846 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageBasement Collection: The Opening of Parliament: Yeomen of her Majestys Bodyguard Drinking the Queen s

The Opening of Parliament: Yeomen of her Majestys Bodyguard Drinking the Queen s
The Opening of Parliament: Yeomen of her Majestys Bodyguard Drinking the Queens Health after Searching the Basement of the Houses of Parliament, London, Uk, 1883

Background imageBasement Collection: Harrods Provision Department, c. 1901 (b / w photo)

Harrods Provision Department, c. 1901 (b / w photo)
XJF283151 Harrods Provision Department, c.1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: possible illustration to Living London by George R)

Background imageBasement Collection: Vignette with drawing and painting gear, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1782 - 1824

Vignette with drawing and painting gear, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1782 - 1824

Background imageBasement Collection: Allegory of the coronation of Joseph I King of Hungary, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1687

Allegory of the coronation of Joseph I King of Hungary, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1687



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"Exploring the Depths: Uncovering Tales of London's Basements" Hidden beneath the bustling streets of London lies a world filled with intriguing stories and forgotten treasures. In the basement of a petrol station on Old Brompton Road, whispers of an audacious jewel thief named Col. Blood still linger in the air. Journeying further east, we find ourselves amidst bottles of wine meticulously arranged inside an old wine cellar in Vrbice, Breclav District, Moravia. Each bottle holds within it a taste of history and tradition that has stood the test of time. But not all basements hold pleasant memories. The scars left by World War II are evident in bomb damage and craters that marred Petherton Road in London. Yet even amidst destruction, resilience shines through as salvage operations work tirelessly to rebuild what was lost. In 1959, Ronnie Scott's jazz club became synonymous with Gerrard Street's hidden gem - The Old Place basement. Here, legendary musicians created melodies that would echo through generations. Delving into history reveals glimpses into everyday life like Francis Nobles' circulating library trade card from Victorian-era London. A testament to intellectual curiosity and a desire for knowledge even during simpler times. Disaster strikes unexpectedly as fire engulfs Smithfield Poultry Market's basement – a reminder that no place is immune to nature's wrath or man-made accidents. Descending into Lower Ground Floor at Royal Automobile Club unveils opulence beyond imagination; where luxury meets automotive excellence under ornate ceilings and grandeur fit for royalty. The humble wash-house captures moments frozen in time; William Newenham Montague Orpen immortalizes this scene from 1905 when laundry day meant gathering around communal basins while sharing laughter and stories with neighbors. Louis and Auguste Lumière bring light to darkness with their pioneering film technology showcased on posters advertising LUMIERE productions - transforming basements into magical realms where imagination takes flight.