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"Exploring the Vibrant History of Clapham: From Fires to Orphanages and Vintage Fire Engines" Clapham, a neighborhood in South London

Background imageClapham Collection: Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (New), London

Photograph of Duke Of York PH, Clapham (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageClapham Collection: New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603399 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Background imageClapham Collection: Presbyterian Chapel at Clapham (engraving)

Presbyterian Chapel at Clapham (engraving)
1588312 Presbyterian Chapel at Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presbyterian Chapel at Clapham)

Background imageClapham Collection: Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham

Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham
The Carter Home for Destitute Boys opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street, Clapham. Date: circa 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: Queue for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid at The Majestic, High Street, Clapham, in circa 1921 (photo)

Queue for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid at The Majestic, High Street, Clapham, in circa 1921 (photo)
607778 Queue for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid at The Majestic, High Street, Clapham, in circa 1921 (photo) by English Photographer

Background imageClapham Collection: Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851

Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851
Interior of Nathaniel Wards fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851. Inventor of the Wardian Case. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Background imageClapham Collection: Coronation of the Virgin, detail, 1851 (stained glass)

Coronation of the Virgin, detail, 1851 (stained glass)
3475284 Coronation of the Virgin, detail, 1851 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Our Immaculate Lady of Victories, Clapham, London

Background imageClapham Collection: Coronation of the Virgin, 1851 (stained glass)

Coronation of the Virgin, 1851 (stained glass)
3475283 Coronation of the Virgin, 1851 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Our Immaculate Lady of Victories, Clapham, London

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham, High Street, London (b / w photo)

Clapham, High Street, London (b / w photo)
3093268 Clapham, High Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clapham, High Street, London.); © Look and Learn

Background imageClapham Collection: Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London

Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London
Design by the architects Landsell and Harrison for the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home and Schools at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane, South London. Date: 1903

Background imageClapham Collection: St Stephens Church, Albert-Square, Clapham (engraving)

St Stephens Church, Albert-Square, Clapham (engraving)
1619845 St Stephens Church, Albert-Square, Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Stephens Church, Albert-Square, Clapham)

Background imageClapham Collection: British Orphan Asylum, Slough 1865

British Orphan Asylum, Slough 1865
Exterior of British Orphan Asylum, Slough. Date: 1865

Background imageClapham Collection: Members of the New London County Council (engraving)

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)

Background imageClapham Collection: Railway Orphanage Charity Collecting Dogs

Railway Orphanage Charity Collecting Dogs, December 1907. 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

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)

Background imageClapham Collection: Royal Masonic Institution for Girls (engraving)

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls (engraving)
1602959 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Masonic Institution for Girls)

Background imageClapham Collection: view of Clapham in 1790 (engraving)

view of Clapham in 1790 (engraving)
3637132 view of Clapham in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: view of Clapham in 1790)

Background imageClapham Collection: Marie Loftus, an ideal principal boy (photo)

Marie Loftus, an ideal principal boy (photo)
583419 Marie Loftus, an ideal principal boy (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Loftus)

Background imageClapham Collection: London Tramways, the Line from Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham (engraving)

London Tramways, the Line from Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham (engraving)
2772123 London Tramways, the Line from Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Tramways)

Background imageClapham Collection: A room in the house of A H Burkitt, Clapham, Surrey (engraving)

A room in the house of A H Burkitt, Clapham, Surrey (engraving)
607804 A room in the house of A H Burkitt, Clapham, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A room in the house of A H Burkitt, Clapham)

Background imageClapham Collection: Advert for Clapham and Brixton Baths, Ferndale Road, Shepherds Lane, Brixton

Advert for Clapham and Brixton Baths, Ferndale Road, Shepherds Lane, Brixton
585817 Advert for Clapham and Brixton Baths, Ferndale Road, Shepherds Lane, Brixton, London; featuring Captain Boyton (engraving) by English School

Background imageClapham Collection: The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving)

The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving)
1057935 The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return from the Derby, a Roadside Sketch at Clapham)

Background imageClapham Collection: Right Reverend Robert Bickersteth, DD (engraving)

Right Reverend Robert Bickersteth, DD (engraving)
1061580 Right Reverend Robert Bickersteth, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right Reverend Robert Bickersteth, DD, Bishop of Ripon)

Background imageClapham Collection: Mr Percy Melville Thornton, Clapham, 22 March 1900, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Mr Percy Melville Thornton, Clapham, 22 March 1900, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611773 Mr Percy Melville Thornton, Clapham, 22 March 1900, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Percy Melville Thornton)

Background imageClapham Collection: Thorntons House in Clapham (engraving)

Thorntons House in Clapham (engraving)
1614758 Thorntons House in Clapham (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorntons House in Clapham)

Background imageClapham Collection: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Background imageClapham Collection: View of Clapham from the Common (engraving)

View of Clapham from the Common (engraving)
3103873 View of Clapham from the Common (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Clapham from the Common)

Background imageClapham Collection: Clapham, Surrey (coloured engraving)

Clapham, Surrey (coloured engraving)
607803 Clapham, Surrey (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clapham, Surrey); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageClapham Collection: St Jamess Church, Clapham (coloured engraving)

St Jamess Church, Clapham (coloured engraving)
560307 St Jamess Church, Clapham (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Church)

Background imageClapham Collection: Selected Architecture (engraving)

Selected Architecture (engraving)
1613452 Selected Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected Architecture. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1864)

Background imageClapham Collection: Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving)

Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving)
3657211 Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excise Ticket)

Background imageClapham Collection: The Pavement, Clapham (b / w photo)

The Pavement, Clapham (b / w photo)
3093266 The Pavement, Clapham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavement, Clapham. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageClapham Collection: The New House of Commons (engraving)

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1041275 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons)

Background imageClapham Collection: Interior views of accommodation in Clapham, London. Pictured, views of the lounge

Interior views of accommodation in Clapham, London. Pictured, views of the lounge. 30th October 1986

Background imageClapham Collection: Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie

Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie at the 1973 Clapham Common rally:- Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13266 Built: 1928 Registration: VJ 1476 Cylinders

Background imageClapham Collection: Dave Holland, The Grand, Clapham, London, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett

Dave Holland, The Grand, Clapham, London, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
Dave Holland, The Grand, Clapham, London, 1995

Background imageClapham Collection: The Marble Skating Rink, Clapham 1876

The Marble Skating Rink, Clapham 1876
The new Marble Skating Rink in Clapham Road, London, near Kennington Gate. Consisting of inner covered and outer rinks and a raised balcony with wicker chairs spectators

Background imageClapham Collection: Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870

Kennington-Lane to Stockwell and Clapham tramway 1870
Metropolitan tramways were more complete on the south side of the Thames, this horse-drawn tram was from Kennington-Lane with a junction to Stockwell and Clapham at Kennington Church

Background imageClapham Collection: Free Library - Clapham Common, London S. W. Date: 1907

Free Library - Clapham Common, London S. W. Date: 1907
Free Library - Clapham Common, London S.W. Date: 1907

Background imageClapham Collection: Bedford MK41 6 Map

Bedford MK41 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK41 6

Background imageClapham Collection: Lancaster LA2 8 Map

Lancaster LA2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lancaster LA2 8

Background imageClapham Collection: Teignbridge EX6 7 Map

Teignbridge EX6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge EX6 7

Background imageClapham Collection: Worthing BN13 3 Map

Worthing BN13 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Worthing BN13 3

Background imageClapham Collection: Wessell Anderson, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett

Wessell Anderson, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wessell Anderson, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993

Background imageClapham Collection: Wynton Marsalis, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett

Wynton Marsalis, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wynton Marsalis, The Grand Clapham, London, June 4 1993

Background imageClapham Collection: Michelgrove House, early 19th century. Creator: Charles John Smith

Michelgrove House, early 19th century. Creator: Charles John Smith
Michelgrove House, early 19th century. View of Michelgrove House in West Sussex, built by Sir William Shelley c1540. Home of the Shelley family, the house was demolished in 19th century

Background imageClapham Collection: Lines of Rail at Clapham Junction, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

Lines of Rail at Clapham Junction, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Lines of Rail at Clapham Junction, (c1878). Map of railway lines at Clapham Junction Station, one of the busiest rail instersections in London

Background imageClapham Collection: The new U. P. W. Headquarters, Clapham, London

The new U. P. W. Headquarters, Clapham, London
The new U.P.W. (Union of Postal Workers) Headquarters, Clapham, London. The architect, L A Culliford designed the new headquarters for the Union of Post Office Workers roughly on the footprint of



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"Exploring the Vibrant History of Clapham: From Fires to Orphanages and Vintage Fire Engines" Clapham, a neighborhood in South London, holds a rich tapestry of history within its bounds. One notable landmark is Clapham Common, an expansive green space that has been enjoyed by locals for centuries. It serves as a hub for recreational activities and community gatherings. However, Clapham's history is not without its trials. The memory of a major fire in Wandsworth Road, SW8 still lingers in the minds of residents. This devastating incident showcased the bravery and resilience of the firefighters from LFDCA-LFB who battled tirelessly to control the flames. Speaking of fire stations, Clapham boasts its own station where one can find a vintage fire engine proudly displayed. This piece of firefighting history stands as a testament to the dedication and heroism exhibited by those who protect this vibrant community. Beyond fires and emergency response, another intriguing aspect lies hidden within Clapham's past – the London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage located in Woking. This institution provided care and support for children who had lost their parents working on railways during challenging times. Moving southward from Clapham Common leads us to discover fascinating advertisements that have graced this area throughout time. One such example was Freemans catalogue featuring none other than Lulu herself. These glimpses into popular culture offer insights into how fashion trends have evolved over generations. While fires may be unfortunate events etched into local memory they can also opportunities for communities to come together in solidarity. Another major fire erupted along Wandsworth Road once again reminding everyone about their resilience when facing adversity head-on. Education plays an essential role in shaping any community's future; thus, it comes as no surprise that North Surrey District School held significance here too. Located in Anerley near Upper Norwood in Surrey County, this educational institution nurtured young minds, preparing them for the challenges that lay ahead.