Grub Street Collection

South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000610 South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham

South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court
FLO5000712 South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court, near Grub Street, 1809. Built circa 1650

North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000607 North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham. Rebuilt 1805

North East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street (engraving)
560303 North East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whittingtons House, Grub Street, Smith, 1811, General Monks House, Bloomfields House, 1823, Remains of Aldgate
3636343 Whittingtons House, Grub Street, Smith, 1811, General Monks House, Bloomfields House, 1823, Remains of Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Malcolm, 1800 (engraving) by English School

South East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street (engraving)
560304 South East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of General Monks House in Grub Street (engraving)
583762 View of General Monks House in Grub Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of General Monk;s House in Grub Street; from Gentlemans Magazine)

Domestic architecture: south-east view of the porch of an old house in Hanover Court near Grub Street (engraving)
583760 Domestic architecture: south-east view of the porch of an old house in Hanover Court near Grub Street (engraving) by English School

Grub Street, London (litho)
5999383 Grub Street, London (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grub Street, London)

Portrait of Henry Welby (engraving)
606242 Portrait of Henry Welby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry Welby)

Charles Dickens (1812-70) submitting his stories (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHM137870 Charles Dickens (1812-70) submitting his stories (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Staffordshire ST20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST20 0

Norfolk NR12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR12 0

Tandridge RH8 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tandridge RH8 0

Norfolk NR15 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR15 1

House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1797
House of George Monck, Duke of Albermarle in Grub Street, now Milton Street, City of London, 1813

Milton Street, London, 1813. Artist: John Thomas Smith
South east view of the porch of a house in Hanover Court, London, 1813. It is very near Grub Street, which is now known as Milton Street

The Grub Street Hermit. From a picture published by Richardson, 1878. Artist: Walter Thornbury
The Grub Street Hermit. From a picture published by Richardson. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

North East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street
XJF1765619 North East View of an old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, 1791 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawn 1791)

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"Exploring the Historic Grub Street: A Glimpse into London's Literary Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Grub Street, a renowned hub for writers and intellectuals in 18th and 19th century London. This captivating collection of engravings takes us on a visual journey through this literary haven. The first engraving unveils a North East View of an old house standing proudly in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street. Its weathered facade tells tales of countless stories penned within its walls. Moving forward to Whittingtons House, we witness another piece of Grub Street's heritage preserved by Smith in 1811. General Monks House comes into view next, captured beautifully in an engraving from Bloomfields House dating back to 1823. The remnants of Aldgate and Bethnal Green transport us further into the past with Malcolm's striking depiction from 1800. Domestic architecture is showcased as we admire the south-east view of the porch of an old house near Hanover Court, nestled close to Grub Street. These engravings offer glimpses into everyday life during that era – a testament to how literature shaped society. Grub Street itself is brought to life through lithography, capturing its essence and vibrancy. It was here that esteemed figures like Henry Welby found inspiration for their works; his portrait immortalized forever through intricate engravings. And who can forget Charles Dickens? Engraved images depict him passionately submitting his stories – a reminder that even literary giants once walked these very streets. As our journey concludes, maps remind us that while physical locations may change over time, the spirit and legacy of places like Grub Street endure. Staffordshire ST20 0 Map, Norfolk NR12 0 Map, Tandridge RH8 0 Map, and Norfolk NR15-1 Map serve as reminders that history lives on, waiting to be discovered.