Farringdon Road Collection

Advertisement, Deacon, the Famous Australian Parrot (engraving)
1626270 Advertisement, Deacon, the Famous Australian Parrot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Deacon, the Famous Australian Parrot)

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1047322 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

Sketches in Islington, London (engraving)
1099007 Sketches in Islington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Islington, London)

The model lodging houses, Farringdon Road, London (engraving)
583764 The model lodging houses, Farringdon Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The model lodging houses, Farringdon Road)

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1597505 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

A Childrens Christmas Entertainment at the Italian Mission School, Onslow Street, Farringdon Road (engraving)
1037586 A Childrens Christmas Entertainment at the Italian Mission School, Onslow Street, Farringdon Road (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

Advertisement, Vogelers Curative Compound (engraving)
1605588 Advertisement, Vogelers Curative Compound (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Vogelers Curative Compound)

Costermongers in Farringdon Road, threatened with Removal by the Holborn Board of Works (engraving)
1603539 Costermongers in Farringdon Road, threatened with Removal by the Holborn Board of Works (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of the New Buildings in the Farringdon Road, for the Metropolitan Association for improving the Dwellings of
6022232 Plan of the New Buildings in the Farringdon Road, for the Metropolitan Association for improving the Dwellings of the Industrious Classes (engraving) by English School

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1596986 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1596703 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

At one of the bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market (b / w photo)
3637676 At one of the bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The new station of the Metropolitan and London, Chatham and Dover railway, Farringdon Road, London (engraving)
584021 The new station of the Metropolitan and London, Chatham and Dover railway, Farringdon Road, London (engraving) by English School

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1047245 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1047195 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

The scene fourteen hours after a V Bomb fell in Farringdon Road on the 8th March 1945. 9th March 1945

Traffic on Farringdon Road, pictured looking towards Ludgate Circus and the City. London Picture taken circa 1st January 1975

Warrington WA2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Warrington WA2 8

Hampshire PO9 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO9 2

North Tyneside NE30 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Tyneside NE30 3

Islington EC1R 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Islington EC1R 3

Islington EC1M 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Islington EC1M 6

At One of the Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
At One of the Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road Market, c1935. People browsing the bookstalls in Clerkenwell, central London

Farringdon Road and the Metropolitan Railway looking north, 1868 (engraving)
3038172 Farringdon Road and the Metropolitan Railway looking north, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); English, out of copyright

A Wedding in the Fleet, c1740s, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
A Wedding in the Fleet, c1740s, (c1872). Wedding taking place in the Fleet Market, Farringdon Street, London. The River Fleet was covered over in 1736

Field Lane about 1840, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Field Lane about 1840, (c1872). Street scene in Field Lane, (later known as Farringdon Road), Clerkenwell, London. From Old and New London, Vol

Fleet Market, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Fleet Market, (c1872). Fleet Market, Farringdon Street, London. The River Fleet was covered over in 1736 and Fleet Market was set up to the west of the Smithfield livestock market

Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving)
XJF3038378 Holborn Bridge, 1831 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking west from Snow Hill towards Farringdon Road and the tower of St)

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"Farringdon Road: A Journey Through Time" Step into the bustling streets of Farringdon Road, where history and diversity intertwine. This iconic London thoroughfare has witnessed countless tales unfold over the years, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories etched in engravings and photographs. As you stroll along, vintage advertisements catch your eye. The first one features Deacon, a renowned figure who once graced these streets with his charm and wit. Another showcases the famous Australian Parrot, captivating passersby with its vibrant plumage. Further down the road, an engraving depicts St Jacobs Oil - a remedy that promised relief from ailments long ago. Its presence serves as a reminder of bygone medical practices and the ever-evolving world of healthcare. Moving on to "Sketches in Islington, " another engraving transports you back to simpler times when artists captured everyday scenes in this vibrant neighborhood. The strokes reveal snippets of life that unfolded within Farringdon Road's embrace. The model lodging houses stand tall in yet another engraving – symbols of progress and social reform aimed at improving living conditions for the industrious classes. These buildings were built with hope and determination to uplift those struggling to find affordable housing. A Children's Christmas Entertainment at the Italian Mission School on Onslow Street comes alive through an enchanting engraving. Laughter echoes through time as young hearts are filled with joy during this festive celebration. Vogelers Curative Compound finds its place among these engravings too – promising remedies for ailments that plagued many during those days gone by. It reminds us how society sought solace in concoctions believed to heal both body and soul. Costermongers line Farringdon Road, their livelihoods threatened by impending removal ordered by Holborn Board of Works; their resilience shines through even amidst uncertainty about their future here on these very streets they call home.