Hackney Collection

Ascent of Mrs. Graham and the Royal Victoria Balloon accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Adams and Miss Dean, Mermaid Tea Gardens, Hackney

Old Street Map of Bethnal Green and Hackney 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around Bethnal Green and Hackney. The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London and Suburbs 1908

Hackney Empire, Hackney, East London. Date: circa 1908

London Routemaster Bus
A no.6 Routemaster bus for Hackney Wick passing along Oxford Street. Date: Late 1960s

LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station, Hackney
Built in 1895, station B27, Shoreditch fire station, was located at 140 Tabernacle Street, near Old Street. The stations pump

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Grand Union Canal, Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

In the Stalls at the Empire Theatre, 1894
Engraving showing three theatre-goers heading for their seats, in the stalls, at the Empire Theatre, 1894. All these people are depicted wearing formal, evening attire for their trip to the theatre

S Dixon & Co seed catalogue
The colourful front cover of thes Dixon & Co seed catalogue, offering choice seeds for the flower and kitchen garden

LCC-MFB Hackney fire station, E9
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) for the MFB, Hackney fire station was located at 2-2A Bodney Road, East London

UK, England, London, Hackney, Shoreditch, corner of Redchurch Street and Turville Street

Blitz in London - Clarnico Factory, Hackney Wick, WW2
Scene of devastation at the Clarnico factory in Carpenters Road, Hackney Wick, East London, following a bombing raid on 24 September 1940

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a major school fire, Hackney
A major fire destroyed over 50% of the school roof and a quarter of the first floor classrooms at the Hackney Downs School in East London

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London

Hackney Homes Band and Soldiers at Budworth Hall, Ongar, Ess
Soldiers at Budworth Hall military hospital on Chipping Ongar High Street are joined by the boys band from the nearby Hackney Union cottage homes

Back view of the Church of St John at Hackney and a grammar school, London, c1835. Also showing figures walking through the graveyard

South-west view of the London Orphan Asylum in Lower Clapton, Hackney, London, c1830

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Giving away plants to the London poor at Victoria Park (engraving)
728696 Giving away plants to the London poor at Victoria Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving away plants to the London poor at Victoria Park)

New Church, Haggerston, Hackney, London, 1827. Artist: William Deeble
New Church, Haggerston, Hackney, London, 1827. St Marys Church, Haggerston, designed by John Nash and built in 1826-1827

Mr Greens 100th balloon ascent from the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, London. 14 May 1832

Hackney Coach / 1807
A Hackney coach stops at a liquor store for the horse team to receive refreshment

Photograph of Alexandra PH, South Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

An engraving depicting a Hackney cab. Dated19th century
5310760 An engraving depicting a Hackney cab. Dated19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Passengers boarding a room pot (hackney cab) near the Tuileries Garden, circa 1815
FLO4671721 Passengers boarding a room pot (hackney cab) near the Tuileries Garden, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners

Goldsmiths and Jewellwers' Asylum, Manor Eoad, Hackney, London (engraving)
8676584 Goldsmiths and Jewellwers' Asylum, Manor Eoad, Hackney, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths and Jewellwers' Asylum)

An engraving depicting a Hackney coach - a coach for hire, 19th century
5310706 An engraving depicting a Hackney coach - a coach for hire, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a fiacre, a form of a hackney coach, a horse-drawn four-wheeled carriage for hire in Paris
5310762 An engraving depicting a fiacre, a form of a hackney coach, a horse-drawn four-wheeled carriage for hire in Paris, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1827. Artist
Interior of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1827. View looking from the organ gallery across the congregation during the order of confirmation

London rush hour, people at a bus stop
Passengers wait to board London Transport buses during rush hour. Date: circa 1950s

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812629 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Upholsterers seen here at work at the Greaves and Thomas furniture makers at their Amherst Works in Northwold Road, Clapton. 17th March 1953

Women part time workers on the production lines at the Lesney toy factory, Hackney Wick, London, assembling Matchbox die cast metal toy cars. 5th June 1968

The Grocers School viewed from Hackney Downs - Downs Park Road Lower Clapton, North London. Renamed Hackney Downs School in 1906

Hackney N16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hackney N16 6

Hackney N1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hackney N1 5

Dalmatian / Snow Leopard
CHAMPION SNOW LEOPARD Born: 20 February 1927 Owned by Mrs D.K. Hackney of Brentwood, Essex. At the time of this photograph, the stud fee for this dog was 8.8.0. Date: 1929

Church of St John at Hackney, London, c1820. Artist: A Gordon
Church of St John at Hackney, London, c1820. View with a seated woman holding a baby in the foreground of the graveyard

North-west view of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1841. Artist: Charles Chabot
North-west view of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1841

Europe, UK, England, London, Hackney, Regents Canal, houseboats, trees with colourful Autumn leaves, reflection in still water

Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd. - West End Premises - Corner of Oxford Street and Great Chapel Street. Pioneers of cut-price furnishings. Building designed by Philip E Pilditch. Date: circa 1908

London at night, cabbies waiting for passengers, early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map Of Greater London Vintage
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Greater, London, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Richmond, Wimbledon, Lewisham, River, Thames, Barking, West, Ham, Hackney, Walthamstow, Kentish, Town, Isle, Dogs, Westminster

Roof Garden, German Hospital, Hackney, East London
Roof Garden for convalescent patients, the German Hospital, Hackney, East London Date: 1936

Little girl demonstrating for nursery places, Hackney
Little girl with a placard, demonstrating for more nursery places, Hackney, London, 22 May 1978. Date: 1978

Victoria Park, Water Fountain
The extremely ornate Victoria drinking fountain in Victoria Park, gifted by Angela Burdett Coutts and opened in the summer of 1862. Date: 1862

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Hackney" Step back in time with an old street map of Bethnal Green and Hackney from 1908, revealing the fascinating evolution of this vibrant London borough. Discover the resilience at the LCC-LFB Shoreditch fire station, a testament to its ability to overcome challenges throughout history. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets as you hop aboard a classic London Routemaster bus, witnessing firsthand how transportation has shaped this dynamic neighborhood. Uncover the secrets behind London's arms and seals, symbols that represent Hackney's unique identity within the larger tapestry of England's capital city. Take a leisurely stroll along Grand Union Canal, where picturesque views merge with urban life, showcasing Hackney's harmonious blend of natural beauty and metropolitan energy. Witness bravery at its finest at LCC-MFB Hackney fire station in E9, where dedicated firefighters have long served their community with unwavering commitment. Transport yourself to another era as you find yourself seated in the stalls at Empire Theatre in 1894, experiencing entertainment that captivated audiences for generations. Leaf through S Dixon & Co seed catalogue - a glimpse into Hackney's agricultural past when it was known for its green spaces and flourishing gardens. Marvel at Redchurch Street and Turville Street corner in Shoreditch - an intersection brimming with creativity and innovation that defines modern-day Hackney. Travel back to c1830 as you gaze upon the south-west view of London Orphan Asylum in Lower Clapton. Witness how compassion has always been woven into this neighborhood's fabric. Reflect on resilience during World War II as you stand amidst Clarnico Factory ruins in Hackney Wick after enduring devastating Blitz bombings - a reminder of strength rising from adversity. Bear witness to hope amid tragedy as we explore aftermath images following a major school fire; see how communities unite to rebuild and support one another in times of crisis.