Hungerford Collection (page 2)

Hungerford railway and footbridge, River Thames, London
Hungerford railway and footbridge crossing the River Thames in Central London. Date: 1860

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England, London, London Eye at the Millennium Pier seen through the supports of Hungerford bridge

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England, London, London Eye at the Millennium Pier seen through the supports of Hungerford bridge

Metropolitan Meat Market
19th century engraving of the Metropolitan Meat Market. The market originally covered 30 acres of the site and grounds of Copenhagen House (previously a pleasure resort and tea garden)

Shropshire SY7 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY7 9

Eastleigh SO31 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Eastleigh SO31 8

Somerset TA23 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA23 0

Wokingham RG10 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wokingham RG10 0

Berkshire RG17 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Berkshire RG17 0

New Forest SP6 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of New Forest SP6 2

Sphinx - Thames Embankment - Base of Cleopatras Needle
Sphinx - River Thames Embankment - Base of Cleopatras Needle. Westminster and Hungerford Bridge can be seen in the background. Date: circa 1930s

Opening of New Hungerford Market, July 2nd, 1833, (1920)
Opening of New Hungerford Market, July 2nd, 1833, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Hungerford Station, c1930s
A view of Hungerford Station in Berkshire, c1930s. The tracks and platforms are completely empty. The station buildings were demolished in 1971 when Hungerford became an unstaffed halt

Sir Thomas (De) Hungerford Died 1397. First Person To Be Recorded In The Rolls Of The Parliament Of England As Holding The (Pre-Existing) Office Of Speaker Of The House Of Commons Of England

Millennium Wheel And Skyline At Sunset; London, England

Millenium Wheel With Big Ben; London, England

Thames Embankment - Old Scotland Yard and Boudicca Statue
Thames Embankment, London - Old Scotland Yard and Boudicca Statue - sculpted in 1850 by Thomas Thornycroft. Date: 1909

LCC-LFB fireboat Gamma II with monitor in use at drill
The counter-weighted monitor of a London Fire Brigade fireboat in use whilst the fireboat is moored near Hungerford Bridge on the River Thames

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Writer, socialite, and R. M. S. Titanic survivor Helen Churchill Hungerford Candee on horseback
SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Writer, socialite, and R.M.S. Titanic survivor Helen Churchill Hungerford Candee on horseback at the head of the womens suffrage parade at Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

A diagram of the proposed Charing Cross Bridge
Plans for a new double-decker bridge at Charing Cross, designed by Sir Owen Williams and at the time recently approved by a royal commission

New Embankment, Hungerford, Thames, London Morning
New Embankment, Hungerford, Thames, London (Morning) (1865). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1865

London at Night - Cleopatras Needle and Victoria Embankment. The red granite obelisk was brought to London from Egypt in 1878 - its base is flanked by two bronze statues of the sphinx. Date: 1932

Signal Box, Newbury West, Berkshire
Signal Box, Newbury West, near Hungerford, Berkshire, England. Great Western Railway Date: 1920s

Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing Cross
Blitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941. Date: 1941

Suggested site for London University
A suggested site for London University: how another fine building might be placed next to the new LCC Hall (later known as County Hall)

Hungerford Market
The Market looks grand enough from the river, but the buildings at Charing Cross are less than distinguished... Date: 1832

London Milestone
A tall stone milestone on the famous Bath Road (The A4), England : 1 mile to Hungerford, 8 miles to Newbury, 64 miles to London. Date: 1940s

Sir Edward Hungerford
SIR EDWARD HUNGERFORD statesman, creator of Hungerford Market, near Charing Cross, London. His monument and coat of arms. Date: 1632 - 1711

The Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges, London, England, United Kingdom

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Demolition of Hungerford Market: View Looking Towards the Strand, 1862

London Improvements: Hungerford Pier on the Thames Embankment, Uk, 1869

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Opening of the Hungerford Suspension Bridge, on Thursday Last, May 1

Cleopatras Needle and Whitehall Court, London. Date: circa 1920s

Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium; white umbellifer flowers beside a country path in summer

Field Bean, Vicia faba, crop in flower, West Berkshire, England, June

Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing Cross
Blitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941

Tombs and effigies of the Hungerford Family, inside the chapel of the 14th century Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Opening of New Hungerford Market, London
Crowds of people at the opening of New Hungerford Market, London, with Mr Graham ascending in his balloon. 2 July 1833

Opening of the New Hungerford Market
View during the opening of the New Hungerford Market, with boats on the River Thames, and a balloon in the sky, piloted by Mr Graham. 2 July 1833

A view of the New Hungerford market, taken from the terrace

Lieutenant Ernest Gidden receiving the George Cross, 1942
Lieutenant Ernest Gidden(1910 -1961)receiving the George Cross for making safe a mine which had fallen on Hungerford Bridge

Hocktide Kiss
Hocktide at Hungerford, Berkshire, England. A Tutti Man carrying a bouquet demands a kiss from every female, or a penny fine! Date: 1930s

Farleigh Castle

Farleigh Castle Gate
Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Somerset, England. Building began in the 1370s by Sir Thomas Hungerford and extended by his son, Walter, in the 15th century : Walls & gateway Date: 14th & 15th century

River Thames - 1953
View from Hungerford Bridge towards the City - Festival Hall Pier on right, Waterloo Bridge crossing the Thames and St. Pauls in background. Pleasure craft on water

Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London
General view of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, looking down the River Thames from Big Ben. From the right can be seen County Hall, the Dome of Discovery

Dairy farming, worker filtering milk in parlour, Prosperous Home Farm, Hungerford, Berkshire, England

Dairy farming, worker using machine for cream production, Prosperous Home Farm, Hungerford, Berkshire, England

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"Hungerford: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the enchanting town of Hungerford, where history weaves its intricate threads through time. Nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, this captivating place holds tales that will transport you to different eras. Dating back to the 19th century, the Union Workhouse in Wantage stands as a reminder of a bygone era when communal support was vital for survival. It serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who sought refuge within its walls. During World War II, Hungerford faced its own trials amidst the chaos engulfing London. The Blitz brought destruction, but it also revealed incredible bravery with bomb disposal operations at Charing Cross. These unsung heroes risked their lives daily to protect innocent civilians from harm's way. Delve further into history and witness an awe-inspiring sight - a majestic balloon floating gracefully over London in 1833. This breathtaking spectacle captured hearts and minds alike, showcasing human ingenuity reaching new heights. Crossing over Clifton Suspension Bridge is like stepping onto a masterpiece suspended above nature's beauty. Its architectural marvel leaves visitors spellbound while connecting communities on either side with grace and elegance. The tranquil waters of Kennet & Avon Canal reveal another facet of Hungerford's charm - canal boats gently gliding along this picturesque waterway. They paint a serene picture against lush greenery, inviting all who pass by to embrace tranquility away from bustling city life. Intrigue awaits as we unravel secrets hidden within aerial plans depicting the Festival of Britain site in London. This grand event showcased innovation and creativity on an unprecedented scale - leaving an indelible mark on British culture for generations to come. Pause your journey momentarily at Halfway House Toll; here lies evidence of times when travel required payment before continuing onwards towards new horizons – reminding us how far we've come since then.