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Chislehurst Collection

Chislehurst, a quaint town in Kent, is steeped in history and brimming with captivating sights

Background imageChislehurst Collection: White Horse Hill, Chislehurst View from pub window

White Horse Hill, Chislehurst View from pub window
White Horse Hill, Chislehurst. View from pub window. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Emperor Napoleon lying in state: crowds at Chislehurst

Emperor Napoleon lying in state: crowds at Chislehurst
The exiled Emperor Napoleon lying in state: the crowd at the gate of his home in Chislehurst, England. Date: January 1873

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Emperor Napoleon lying in state

The Emperor Napoleon lying in state
The late Emperor Napoleon III of France (1808-1873)lying in state at Camden Place, Chislehurst. January 1873

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Empress Eugenie and Prince Louis Napoleon receiving a Deputation at Chislehurst after

The Empress Eugenie and Prince Louis Napoleon receiving a Deputation at Chislehurst after the Death of Napoleon III
1059043 The Empress Eugenie and Prince Louis Napoleon receiving a Deputation at Chislehurst after the Death of Napoleon III, 16 January 1873 (engraving) by Durand

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The New Monumental Chapel and Mausoleum erected by the Empress Eugenie, at Farnborough

The New Monumental Chapel and Mausoleum erected by the Empress Eugenie, at Farnborough, Hants (engraving)
1050366 The New Monumental Chapel and Mausoleum erected by the Empress Eugenie, at Farnborough, Hants (engraving) by Brewer

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst, Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in

The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst, Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in the Garden of Camden Place
1048935 The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst, Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in the Garden of Camden Place (engraving) by Durand

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving)

Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving)
1058304 Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Coming of Age of Prince Louis Napoleon, Reception at Chislehurst, 16 March 1874 (engraving)

The Coming of Age of Prince Louis Napoleon, Reception at Chislehurst, 16 March 1874 (engraving)
1058966 The Coming of Age of Prince Louis Napoleon, Reception at Chislehurst, 16 March 1874 (engraving) by English School

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870 (engraving)

Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870 (engraving)
959076 Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camden Place, Chislehurst, September 1870)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Volunteers Sham Fight in Camden Park, Chislehurst, the Second Position of the Defending Force

The Volunteers Sham Fight in Camden Park, Chislehurst, the Second Position of the Defending Force (engraving)
2773048 The Volunteers Sham Fight in Camden Park, Chislehurst, the Second Position of the Defending Force (engraving) by Clayton, B

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Camden House, Chislehurst (b / w photo)

Camden House, Chislehurst (b / w photo)
3092147 Camden House, Chislehurst (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camden House, Chislehurst)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: A Country Church (engraving)

A Country Church (engraving)
1622568 A Country Church (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Church. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 May 1884)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter (engraving)

The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter (engraving)
1052745 The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Apartment of the Ex-Empress Eugenie at Camden Place, Chislehurst (engraving)

The Apartment of the Ex-Empress Eugenie at Camden Place, Chislehurst (engraving)
1052679 The Apartment of the Ex-Empress Eugenie at Camden Place, Chislehurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving)

The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving)
1052669 The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Late Prince Louis Napoleons Study at Chislehurst (engraving)

The Late Prince Louis Napoleons Study at Chislehurst (engraving)
1054055 The Late Prince Louis Napoleons Study at Chislehurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Prince Louis Napoleons Study at Chislehurst)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Camden Place, Chislehurst (Napoleon IIIs Home in England) (engraving)

Camden Place, Chislehurst (Napoleon IIIs Home in England) (engraving)
664189 Camden Place, Chislehurst (Napoleon IIIs Home in England) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camden Place)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Woodheath, Chislehurst (engraving)

Woodheath, Chislehurst (engraving)
6018885 Woodheath, Chislehurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodheath, Chislehurst)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Removal of the Remains of Napoleon III and the Prince Imperial from Chislehurst to the New

Removal of the Remains of Napoleon III and the Prince Imperial from Chislehurst to the New Mausoleum at Farnborough
1037863 Removal of the Remains of Napoleon III and the Prince Imperial from Chislehurst to the New Mausoleum at Farnborough, Hants (engraving) by English School

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Imperial Reception at Chislehurst, Prince Eugene Louis Napoleon reading his Address (engraving)

The Imperial Reception at Chislehurst, Prince Eugene Louis Napoleon reading his Address (engraving)
1058483 The Imperial Reception at Chislehurst, Prince Eugene Louis Napoleon reading his Address (engraving) by English School

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Exiles, Napoleon III and Prince Louis Napoleon at Chislehurst (engraving)

The Exiles, Napoleon III and Prince Louis Napoleon at Chislehurst (engraving)
1058962 The Exiles, Napoleon III and Prince Louis Napoleon at Chislehurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exiles)

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Bromley BR7 5 Map

Bromley BR7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR7 5

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Church of St Nicholas, Chislehurst, Kent, c1780

Church of St Nicholas, Chislehurst, Kent, c1780. Chislehurst is now in the London borough of Bromley

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Mose Allison, Bulls Head, Chislehirst, 1994. Artist: Brian O Connor

Mose Allison, Bulls Head, Chislehirst, 1994. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mose Allison, Bulls Head, Chislehirst, 1994

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Harry Sweets Edison, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, 1996. Artist: Brian O Connor

Harry Sweets Edison, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, 1996. Artist: Brian O Connor
Harry Sweets Edison, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, 1996

Background imageChislehurst Collection: George Van Eps, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, April, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor

George Van Eps, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, April, 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
George Van Eps, Bulls Head, Chislehurst, April, 1993

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Emperor Napoleon III of France in exile, Chislehurst, Kent, 1871-1873

Emperor Napoleon III of France in exile, Chislehurst, Kent, 1871-1873. The Emperor and his family were forced to flee into exile after the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War led to

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The French Imperial Family in exile, Chislehurst, Kent, 1871-1873

The French Imperial Family in exile, Chislehurst, Kent, 1871-1873. Emperor Napoleon III of France, Empress consort Eugenie de Montijo, and Louis Napoleon, Prince Imperial

Background imageChislehurst Collection: St Michaels Orphanage, Chislehurst, Kent

St Michaels Orphanage, Chislehurst, Kent
A view St Michaels Orphanage for Boys at Chislehurst. The home was opened in 1895. Date: Date unknown

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Chislehurst caves during WWII

Chislehurst caves during WWII
Chislehurst caves, Kent, during WWII. Mothers in bunks and babies in cots deep underground in their cave shelter. 1944

Background imageChislehurst Collection: White Horse Hotel, Chislehurst

White Horse Hotel, Chislehurst. View from window at the back of a man ploughing a field with three horses. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Background imageChislehurst Collection: St Michaels Home for Boys, Chislehurst, Kent

St Michaels Home for Boys, Chislehurst, Kent
St Michaels Home for boys at Chislehurst. A group of nursery children dressed in sailor suits and holding flags. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1900

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Dress Show, Sidcup & Chislehurst, London

Dress Show, Sidcup & Chislehurst, London
Dress Show, Sidcup & Chislehurst, near Bexley, County of London, England. Showing Clare Chislehurst Date: 1965

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Chislehurst chirch

Chislehurst chirch - Black and white lantern slide. Tall spired church set amid trees.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Suffragette on Bonfire West Chislehurst 1908

Suffragette on Bonfire West Chislehurst 1908. A group of of men with pitchforks place two suffragette figures on top of the bonfire at West Chislehurst, Kent

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Suffragette on Bonfire Chislehurst 1908

Suffragette on Bonfire Chislehurst 1908. Preparing the bonfire in Chislehurst, Kent for the celebrations on November 5th 1908

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Study of a group of soldiers, Chislehurst Landscape verso

Study of a group of soldiers, Chislehurst Landscape verso
Study of a group of soldiers, Chislehurst. Landscape verso. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent

Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Tent for picket post, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent

Tent for picket post, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent

Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Cyclist in Plus Fours

Cyclist in Plus Fours
A cyclist wearing plus fours, stops to read the inscription on the sundial monument to daylight saving campaigner William Willet, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Kent, England. Date: 1939

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Willett Sundial Memorial

Willett Sundial Memorial
WILLIAM WILLETT Willet, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Kent, England. His campaign for daylight saving led to the Summer Time Act of 1925. Date: 1856 - 1915

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Napoleon III in Exile

Napoleon III in Exile
LOUIS NAPOLEON III with his wife Eugenie and their son Louis, in exile at Chislehurst following the defeat of France by Prussia. Date: 1808 - 1873

Background imageChislehurst Collection: Napoleon III in Exile 2

Napoleon III in Exile 2
The last photograph taken of LOUIS NAPOLEON III : exiled to England, he stands, bowed and defeated, in the grounds at Chislehurst. Date: 1808 - 1873

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst: Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie

The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst: Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in the Garden of Camden Place, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter, Uk

The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter, Uk

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst: Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie

The Fete Napoleon at Chislehurst: Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in the Garden of Camden Place, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imageChislehurst Collection: The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter, Uk

The Study of Napoleon III at Chislehurst, the Last Letter, Uk



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Chislehurst, a quaint town in Kent, is steeped in history and brimming with captivating sights. Perched atop the majestic White Horse Hill, one can relish breathtaking views that stretch as far as the eye can see. Imagine gazing out from a cozy pub window, sipping on your favorite drink while being mesmerized by the enchanting panorama of Chislehurst. This charming town holds an intriguing secret within its boundaries – Emperor Napoleon himself once lay in state here. Crowds flocked to witness this historical event at Chislehurst, paying their respects to the fallen leader. The memory of his presence lingers still. St Michaels Orphanage stands tall amidst this picturesque landscape, serving as a testament to compassion and care for those less fortunate. Its noble purpose resonates through time. During World War II, Chislehurst caves served as shelter for countless souls seeking refuge from the ravages of war. These underground caverns hold stories untold and bear witness to resilience during trying times. The White Horse Hotel offers respite and hospitality to weary travelers who find solace within its walls. A place where warmth meets comfort, it has been a haven for wanderers throughout history. The Empress Eugenie and Prince Louis Napoleon found solace in Chislehurst after the death of Napoleon III. Their presence brought prestige and grandeur to this humble town; their legacy forever etched into its fabric. Engravings depict moments frozen in time - The New Monumental Chapel erected by Empress Eugenie at Farnborough speaks volumes about her enduring love for her late husband. The Empress bidding farewell to friends showcases her grace even amidst sorrowful circumstances. A grand celebration known as Fete Napoleon took place in Chislehurst's garden of Camden Place where visitors were received by Ex-Empress Eugenie herself – an occasion filled with joyous revelry befitting royalty.