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Londoners Collection (page 3)

Londoners are a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and resilience

Background imageLondoners Collection: A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J

A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J
660007 A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J

Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J
660004 Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J

Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J
659995 Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: Caney The Clown, from Street Life in London, by J

Caney The Clown, from Street Life in London, by J
659994 Caney The Clown, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J

The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J
659992 The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J

The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J
659990 The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: The London Boardmen, from Street Life in London, by J

The London Boardmen, from Street Life in London, by J
659985 The London Boardmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: Old Furniture, from Street Life in London, by J

Old Furniture, from Street Life in London, by J
659984 Old Furniture, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Lane)

Background imageLondoners Collection: London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, by J

London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, by J
659976 London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageLondoners Collection: Hop pickers (colour photo)

Hop pickers (colour photo)
3103948 Hop pickers (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hop pickers. Postcard)

Background imageLondoners Collection: London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype)

London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype)
SC28144 London Cabmen, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Coster-Girl (engraving)

The Coster-Girl (engraving)
6006165 The Coster-Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coster-Girl. Illustration for London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew)

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Jew Old-Clothes-Man (engraving)

The Jew Old-Clothes-Man (engraving)
6006194 The Jew Old-Clothes-Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jew Old-Clothes-Man)

Background imageLondoners Collection: Hindoo Tract-Seller (engraving)

Hindoo Tract-Seller (engraving)
6006171 Hindoo Tract-Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Tract-Seller)

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Irish Street-Seller (engraving)

The Irish Street-Seller (engraving)
6006170 The Irish Street-Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Street-Seller)

Background imageLondoners Collection: Londoners travelling to work amid wartime delays 1939

Londoners travelling to work amid wartime delays 1939
Londoners photographed as they travel after experiencing delays due to air raid warnings. The Sphere describes " three hours suburban traffic" but reports that " by 9.30 and 10 a.am

Background imageLondoners Collection: Rising of the London Apprentices on behalf of Charles, illustration from Cassell

Rising of the London Apprentices on behalf of Charles, illustration from Cassell
STC393228 Rising of the London Apprentices on behalf of Charles, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageLondoners Collection: John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889

John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889
STC385356 John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageLondoners Collection: West meets East: well to do visitors to a slum dwelling

West meets East: well to do visitors to a slum dwelling
STC385337 West meets East: well to do visitors to a slum dwelling, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Bacon

Background imageLondoners Collection: Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassell

Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassell
STC385297 Elizabeths public entry into London, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageLondoners Collection: Street Orderlies, illustration from London Labour and London Poor

Street Orderlies, illustration from London Labour and London Poor
STC421733 Street Orderlies, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862 (litho) by English School

Background imageLondoners Collection: N. W. View of the London Horse and Carriage Repository, Grays Inn Road

N. W. View of the London Horse and Carriage Repository, Grays Inn Road
931630 N.W. View of the London Horse and Carriage Repository, Grays Inn Road, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: New London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors Procession passing under the Unfinished

New London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors Procession passing under the Unfinished
931628 New London Bridge, with the Lord Mayors Procession passing under the Unfinished Arches, Nov 8-9 1827, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth
931625 Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, from London and it

Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, from London and it
931618 Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, from London and it

Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, from London and it
931616 Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: North East Side of Belgrave Square, Pimlico, from London and it

North East Side of Belgrave Square, Pimlico, from London and it
931607 North East Side of Belgrave Square, Pimlico, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: Highbury College, South West Front, from London and it

Highbury College, South West Front, from London and it
931601 Highbury College, South West Front, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Lord Grosevenors Gallery, Park Lane, from London and it

Lord Grosevenors Gallery, Park Lane, from London and it
931586 Lord Grosevenors Gallery, Park Lane, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: East Front of the Bank of England and New Tower of the Royal Exchange from St Bartholomew

East Front of the Bank of England and New Tower of the Royal Exchange from St Bartholomew
931574 East Front of the Bank of England and New Tower of the Royal Exchange from St Bartholomew Bank, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: North and West Front of the Bank of England from Lothbury

North and West Front of the Bank of England from Lothbury
931573 North and West Front of the Bank of England from Lothbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: Waterloo Place, and part of Regent Street, from London and it

Waterloo Place, and part of Regent Street, from London and it
931569 Waterloo Place, and part of Regent Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: St Katherine Docks, from the Basin, Tower, from London and it

St Katherine Docks, from the Basin, Tower, from London and it
931564 St Katherine Docks, from the Basin, Tower, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Lunatic Hospital, St Luke s, from London and it

Lunatic Hospital, St Luke s, from London and it
931556 Lunatic Hospital, St Luke s, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Duke of Yorks School, Chelsea, from London and it

The Duke of Yorks School, Chelsea, from London and it
931553 The Duke of Yorks School, Chelsea, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Sessions House, Clerkenwell Green, from London and it

Sessions House, Clerkenwell Green, from London and it
931550 Sessions House, Clerkenwell Green, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Fleet Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub

Fleet Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub
931549 Fleet Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Broad Street, Bloomsbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth

Broad Street, Bloomsbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth
931547 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Olympic Theatre, Wyck Street, from London and it

Olympic Theatre, Wyck Street, from London and it
931543 Olympic Theatre, Wyck Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Northumberland House, Strand, from London and it

Northumberland House, Strand, from London and it
931541 Northumberland House, Strand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Illustration from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub

Illustration from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub
931535 Illustration from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Kings Weigh-House, from London and it

The Kings Weigh-House, from London and it
931533 The Kings Weigh-House, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Pensioners Hall, Charter House, from London and it

Pensioners Hall, Charter House, from London and it
931532 Pensioners Hall, Charter House, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Middle Temple, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub

Middle Temple, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub
931530 Middle Temple, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: The Admiralty, Parliament Street, from London and it

The Admiralty, Parliament Street, from London and it
931524 The Admiralty, Parliament Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Hungerford Market, Strand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth

Hungerford Market, Strand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth
931520 Hungerford Market, Strand, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLondoners Collection: Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and it

Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and it
931515 Cornill and Lombard Steet, from the Poultry, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

Background imageLondoners Collection: Church of St Dionis, Backchurch, from London and it

Church of St Dionis, Backchurch, from London and it
931511 Church of St Dionis, Backchurch, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd



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Londoners are a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and resilience. From the Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath to the Costermonger Pearly Kings and Queens in Southwark, their unique traditions bring color to the city's streets. The Frost Fair on the Thames, beautifully depicted by Pauline Baynes, showcases Londoners' ability to adapt and find joy even in freezing temperatures. In G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop at 27 St. James Street, they have always had a sharp wit and an eye for satire. The famous phrase "Honi Soi Qui Mal Y Pense" perfectly captures their spirit - never afraid to speak up against injustice or hypocrisy. Family ties run deep among Londoners as seen with the Pearly King, Pearly Queen, and their daughter from North London. Their dedication to preserving tradition is admirable and reflects the strong sense of community that exists throughout the city. While many associate London with its bustling urban landscape, it is important not to forget its connection with nature. Hop picking in Cranbrook, Kent highlights how some Londoners would venture outside the city for seasonal work while still maintaining ties to their beloved capital. Monuments like Nelson Statue stand tall as reminders of heroic figures who shaped both British history and London's identity. Meanwhile, entrances like Limehouse's Regents Canal bridge symbolize connections between different parts of this sprawling metropolis. Sports have always played a significant role in shaping Londoner's identities; boxing matches were popular events that brought people together during Victorian times as shown in images from 1870s. Literature has also left an indelible mark on this city; H. G Wells' "The War of Worlds" captivated readers worldwide but held particular significance for those living amidst iconic landmarks mentioned within its pages. Preserving artifacts at museums like the London Museum allows future generations to appreciate the rich heritage that defines being a true Londoner.