Bear Garden Collection

Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving)
XOS1448854 Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes (Claes) Jansz (1586-1652); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London from South bank with its Tudor theatres)

View of London, c1650, (19th century). Panoramic view of London from the South Bank showing the old St Pauls Cathedral before the Great Fire of London in 1666

The Bear Garden, London (coloured engraving)
976077 The Bear Garden, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden, London. From Hollar.); © Look and Learn

Bern Zoo, Bear Garden. Postcard sent on 19 June 1913
660380 Bern Zoo, Bear Garden. Postcard sent on 19 June 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Bear Garden, London (coloured engraving)
976078 The Bear Garden, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden, London.); © Look and Learn

View of London, published 1647 (engraving) (facsimile copy) (detail)
GHL210064 View of London, published 1647 (engraving) (facsimile copy) (detail) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; Czech

The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre (engraving)
670500 The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden and the Globe Theatre)

The Bear Garden adn the Globe, Bankside, London, from the Venetian Map (engraving)
583301 The Bear Garden adn the Globe, Bankside, London, from the Venetian Map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden adn the Globe, Bankside)

The Bear Garden, Bankside, Southwark, London (engraving)
584237 The Bear Garden, Bankside, Southwark, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden, Bankside, Southwark)

The Bear Garden and Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, London (coloured engraving)
584236 The Bear Garden and Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Garden and Globe Theatre)

Bern, Bear Garden (colour litho)
2798139 Bern, Bear Garden (colour litho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bern, Bear Garden. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bear Garden, Southwark (engraving)
670662 Bear Garden, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear Garden, Southwark)

The Globe, Bankside, London (engraving)
583300 The Globe, Bankside, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Globe, Bankside)

Plan of Bankside, Early in the Seventeenth Century, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Plan of Bankside, Early in the Seventeenth Century, (c1878). Map showing landmarks in the village of Southwark on the south bank of the River Thames ( Thamesis Fluvius )

View of the Elector of Saxonys Bear-Garden, at Dresden in Germany, c1673. From Moores Voyages & Travels

Plan of Bankside, Southwark, London, c1570. Showing the arenas for bull and bear baiting, the pike gardens and Winchester Park

The Bear Garden, Southwark, London, 1810. Artist
The Bear Garden, Southwark, London, 1810. The site of bear-baiting on Bankside, the Bear Garden stood near the Globe Theatre on the south bank of the Thames. With a description beneath

The Bear Garden, Southwark, London, c1600. The site of bear-baiting on Bankside, the Bear Garden stood near the Globe Theatre on the south bank of the Thames. Text below gives a description

Panoramic view of London, c1670. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Panoramic view of London, c1670. View of London from Southwark, looking west up the River Thames with the Globe Theatre and the Bear Garden in the centre

Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark (right) and the Bear Garden, c1597 (1825)
Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark (right) and the Bear Garden c1599 (1825). The Globe Theatre was opened in 1599 and is associated with performances of Shakespeares plays

Bear Garden, Southwark, London, after its third rebuilding, 1648. By this time plays and prize-fighting had been added to the original entertainment of bear baiting

Bear Garden, Southwark, London, 1574. Bear-baiting was a popular form of public entertainment. Woodcut based on a detail from Cornelis de Visschers print of London

Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark (right) and the Bear Garden, c1597 (1825)
Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark (right) and the Bear Garden c1599 (1825). The Globe Theatre was opened in 1599 and is associated with performances of Shakespeares plays

Bankside, Southwark, London, England, seen here in Shakespeares day, showing The Bear Garden, a place used for bear-baiting

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant history of London with a visit to the Bear Garden. This captivating panorama of London, engraved in 1616, offers a glimpse into the bustling cityscape of yesteryears. As you explore this enchanting view of London from around 1650, transported to us through a 19th-century lens, you can't help but marvel at the architectural wonders that have stood the test of time. One particular highlight is The Bear Garden itself, depicted in various coloured engravings throughout history. This iconic venue was known for its thrilling bear-baiting spectacles that drew crowds from far and wide. Imagine witnessing these exhilarating events firsthand as you gaze upon an intriguing postcard sent on June 19, 1913, showcasing Bern Zoo's own Bear Garden. Another fascinating insight into this historical landmark is found within Lord Brougham's Old Englands Worthies publication from the late 1800s. A lithograph transports us to The Paris Garden Theatre in Southwark—a testament to how The Bear Garden evolved over centuries while retaining its allure. Delve deeper into London's past with detailed engravings like those published in View of London (1647) or captured within facsimile copies. These intricate illustrations offer glimpses not only of The Bear Garden but also its close proximity to another renowned establishment—the Globe Theatre—where Shakespearean plays once enthralled audiences. From Venetian Map engravings to vividly coloured renditions, each portrayal showcases The Bear Garden's significance as it stands proudly amidst Bankside's vibrant landscape. It becomes clear why visitors flocked here—to witness daring feats and experience unforgettable moments steeped in entertainment and excitement. Even beyond England's borders lies yet another homage to bears: Bern Zoo’s very own Bear Garden depicted through a stunning colour lithograph—an international connection celebrating these magnificent creatures across cultures and continents.