Holywell Street Collection

Holywell Street, London (b / w photo)
7201696 Holywell Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holywell Street, London, before its demolition for the widening of the Strand)

Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015058 Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road improvements to the Strand, Westminster)

Wych Street, off The Strand, pub. C. 1840 (coloured engraving)
2958373 Wych Street, off The Strand, pub. C. 1840 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppard was apprenticed to a carpenter, Owen Wood)

The old Strand and Holywell Street, prior to demolition in 1900; The Strand, looking east
5990616 The old Strand and Holywell Street, prior to demolition in 1900; The Strand, looking east, showing Australia House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Oxford: Holywell Street (colour litho)
5995415 Oxford: Holywell Street (colour litho) by Carline, George (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holywell Street)

Vanished London - Holywell Street and Wych Street, from the Strand (colour litho)
733676 Vanished London - Holywell Street and Wych Street, from the Strand (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holywell Street, Strand, looking West, 1900 (colour litho)
2793972 Holywell Street, Strand, looking West, 1900 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holywell Street, Strand, looking West, 1900)

Holywell Street, Strand, looking East, 1900 (colour litho)
2794029 Holywell Street, Strand, looking East, 1900 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holywell Street, Strand, looking East, 1900)

Buckingham Palace, London (engraving)
5236337 Buckingham Palace, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, London)

Colosseum and View of London (engraving)
5236336 Colosseum and View of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colosseum and View of London)

The Chinese Temple (engraving)
5235251 The Chinese Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Temple. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Railway train (engraving)
5235250 Railway train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway train. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

Vanished London - Hollywell Street, Strand, Demolished 1902-3 (colour litho)
733672 Vanished London - Hollywell Street, Strand, Demolished 1902-3 (colour litho) by Payne, Arthur Charles (1856-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanished London - Hollywell Street, Strand)

Old Houses in Holywell Street (litho)
6020338 Old Houses in Holywell Street (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses in Holywell Street)

Railway train (engraving)
5235249 Railway train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway train. Paper novelty.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

Chesterfield S41 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chesterfield S41 7

Oxford OX1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oxford OX1 3

Glasgow G31 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G31 4

Flintshire CH6 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Flintshire CH6 5

Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1853. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1853. View showing the sign of the Indian Queen and Half Moon Street

Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1816. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1816. View with with a horse-drawn carriage coming around the corner

Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. Artist: John Crowther
Wych Street and Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1881. View showing the Rising Sun tavern, Wych Street. In front of the tavern is a cart of beer barrels

View of Hollywell Street looking west, Westminster, London, 1882. Artist: John Crowther
View of Hollywell Street looking west, Westminster, London, 1882

View of Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1851

Clements Stores at the junction of Holywell Street and Wych Street, Westminster, London, 1855

Probably a view of Holywell Street, Westminster, London, c1850

Holywell Street, Looking West, Westminster, London, 1882 (1926). Artist: John Crowther
Holywell Street, Looking West, Westminster, London, 1882 (1926). From Lost London described by E. Beresford Chancellor. [The Chiswick Press for Constable and Company Limited, London, 1926]

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"Exploring the Forgotten Charm of Holywell Street: A Glimpse into London's Rich History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating allure of Holywell Street, a hidden gem nestled within the bustling cityscape of London. Through a collection of evocative black and white photographs, we are transported to an era when road improvements were transforming the iconic Strand in Westminster during 1900. Delving further into history, a vivid colored engraving takes us down Wych Street, just off The Strand, capturing its vibrant atmosphere dating back to the mid-19th century. This enchanting image invites us to envision lively pubs and bustling streets filled with people from another time. The old Strand and Holywell Street stand side by side in another poignant black and white photograph before their eventual demolition in 1900. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn towards Australia House standing proudly amidst its surroundings - an enduring symbol of British colonial heritage. Moving away from The Strand but still within London's rich tapestry lies Oxford: Holywell Street. Here, a mesmerizing color lithograph showcases this picturesque street adorned with charming buildings that have stood witness to countless stories throughout centuries gone by. Venturing deeper into vanished London through yet another captivating color lithograph, we find ourselves immersed once more on Holywell Street as it intertwines with Wych Street. This vibrant depiction brings forth images of thriving shops and busy pedestrians going about their daily lives against the backdrop of Victorian architecture. Two more stunning color lithographs transport us directly onto Holywell Street itself during 1900. One view looks westward while the other gazes eastward along this historic thoroughfare. These images evoke nostalgia for a bygone era where horse-drawn carriages traversed cobbled streets lined with quaint shops and residences. As our journey through time continues, engravings offer glimpses beyond Holywell Street.