Great Portland Street Collection

London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving)
7188740 London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euston Road and Marylebone Road)

Great Portland Street, looking north; Wigmore Street, looking east (b / w photo)
5990644 Great Portland Street, looking north; Wigmore Street, looking east (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Portland Street)

Great Portland Street pet shop (photo)
559967 Great Portland Street pet shop (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Portland Street pet shop)

The Marriage of Mr Leopold de Rothschild and Mademoiselle Marie Perugia in the Central Synagogue
1037597 The Marriage of Mr Leopold de Rothschild and Mademoiselle Marie Perugia in the Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street (engraving) by English School

National Orthopaedic Hospital (b / w photo)
3650452 National Orthopaedic Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Orthopaedic Hospital)

The Entrance of Great Portland Street, Marylebone, London (engraving)
558607 The Entrance of Great Portland Street, Marylebone, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance of Great Portland Street, Marylebone)

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Portland Street Elevation (b / w photo)
3650453 The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Portland Street Elevation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Orthopaedic Hospital)

Interior of the Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland Street (engraving)
3636799 Interior of the Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland Street)

National Hospital for the Deformed, Great Portland Street, and Bolsover Street (engraving)
606487 National Hospital for the Deformed, Great Portland Street, and Bolsover Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Jamess Hall, Great Portland Street, London (b / w photo)
5996816 St Jamess Hall, Great Portland Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Hall, Great Portland Street, London)

The Central Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland-Street (engraving)
1099540 The Central Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland-Street)

Westminster W1W 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster W1W 6

Camden NW1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Camden NW1 5

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Consecration of the New Central Synagogue in Great Portland Street, 1870

The Marriage of Mr. Leopold De Rothschild and Mdlle. Marie Perugia in the Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street, London, Uk, 1881

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"Great Portland Street: A Glimpse into London's Past" Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1888 London, where Euston Road and Marylebone Road intersected, connecting Kings Cross to Paddington. Engraved images transport us to a bygone era, capturing the essence of this vibrant city. One such image takes us down Great Portland Street, looking north towards a world filled with horse-drawn carriages and Victorian architecture. In another black and white photograph, Wigmore Street comes alive as we peer eastward, imagining the stories that unfolded on its historic pavement. Amongst these captivating scenes is a charming pet shop on Great Portland Street. The photo captures a moment frozen in time when locals would visit to find their beloved companions. The Central Synagogue stands proudly on Great Portland Street as it witnessed the joyous union between Mr Leopold de Rothschild and Mademoiselle Marie Perugia. An engraving immortalizes this significant event within its hallowed walls. Further along this storied street lies the National Orthopaedic Hospital. A monochrome photograph reveals its grandeur while hinting at the healing that took place within those walls. As we explore deeper into Great Portland Street's history through engravings and photographs, we encounter glimpses of daily life – from an enchanting entrance welcoming visitors to Marylebone, to an interior view of the Jewish Synagogue where prayers echoed through its sacred halls. Not far away stands the National Hospital for the Deformed at Bolsover Street – a testament to London's commitment to care for all members of society during that era. Its presence serves as a reminder of compassion amidst adversity. St James's Hall emerges from sepia-toned memories captured in yet another photograph; it was once an epicenter for music enthusiasts seeking solace or entertainment in melodies that filled every corner of Great Portland Street.