Londons Collection

Claridges Hotel 1940S
The front entrance of Claridges, one of Londons premier hotels

Festival of Britain View
Aerial view of the exhibition site of the 1951 Festival of Britain on Londons South Bank showing the Dome of Discovery, The Skylon and other pavilions

METROLAND MAP
A map of Metro-Land, the residential area in Londons northwest hinterland, served by Londons Underground though in these parts most of it runs over ground. Date: 1926

Post Office Tower
Post Office (British Telecom) Tower, one of Londons most famous landmarks, building started in 1961 and the tower was completed in July 1964. View from Percy Street, W1. Date: built 1961 - 1964

LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey SE1
Opened in 1928, Dockhead fire station was also the fictional fire station Blackwall in the highly acclaimed London Weekend Television series Londons Burning (1998-2002)

Street Accordionists
Selected from the ranks of Londons street artists, these musicians perform on the kerb for a BBC broadcast

Dandies / Beau Brummel
BEAU BRUMMELL In Londons Bond Street Brummell, after being ignored by the Prince Regent (George IV) asks Lord Moira, Whos your fat friend ?

Hanworth Park, Londons Country Flying Club
Illustration showing Londons Country Flying Club, a mansion set in the middle of Hanworth Park

5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of the Chester Terrace, Regents Park, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson

Londons new amusement: Up and down the escalator
Illustration from 1911 of the first escalators ever installed on the underground, between the District and the Piccadilly line platforms at Earls Court station

Selfridges Exterior 30S
An exterior view of Selfridges department store on Londons Oxford Street

Festival of Britain
Night scene showing the illuminated exhibition site of the 1951 Festival Britain on Londons South Bank with the Skylon glowing in the dark and the Dome of Discovery visible

The Royal College of Art, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of The Royal College of Art, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson during

Londons Masonic Lodges
London Masons meet in front of a board representing the many Lodges of Great Britain

Telephone Exchange 1929
Londons new Automatic Telephone Exchange, showing an engineer testing the new revolutionary system, whereby subscribers were connected without an operator

Electric Tram London
A tram running from Bloomsbury in the west to Whitechapel and Poplar in the east, by way of Londons famous Spitalfields Market

Dance at the Dorchester
Dancing at the Dorchester Hotel, fashionably located in Park Lane, Mayfair, Londons smartest district. Evening dress is of course de rigueur

London Tram 1952
The last week in service for the poor old Route 36 tram, from Abbey Wood to Embankment via the Old Kent Road and Blackfriars. Londons very last tram ran on 7 July 1952

Underground Straphangers
STRAP-HANGERS : So popular is Londons underground that often there are not enough seats : for the convenience of those standing, straps are thoughtfully provided

LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey
Dockhead fire station, Bermondsey, SE London, built in 1928. This fire station was the location for the early seasons of the ITV series Londons Burning

Tower Bridge / Carts 1930S
Two horse-drawn carts, one from the Metropolitan Cartage Co. wait while Londons Tower Bridge opens

Clifton Bridge Photo
Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon, linking Gloucester- shire and Somerset, opened 1864, is largely constructed from the materials of Londons former Hungerford Bridge

London Transport tram ticket 1952
Selection of original tram tickets for London Transport on the last tram week, showing the fronts and backs. Date: March to July 1952

Caterham Asylum, Surrey
Charity collectors at the gates of Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Behind are the barred windows of a ward block. Like its twin at Leavesden

Caterham Asylum. Surrey - Disabled Childrens Ward
A disabled childrens ward at Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental conditions

Caterham Asylum, Surrey - Childrens Training Centre
The childrens training centre at Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental

Caterham Asylum, Surrey - Carpentry Class
A carpentry class for inmates of Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Like its twin at Leavesden, the asylum was established in 1870 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for Londons sick poor with mental

Fulham Palace
View of the Bishop of Londons Seat at Fulham in Middlesex

Hampton Court Palace, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of Hampton Court Palace, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson during

Londons new telephone-post kiosk
A new telephone kiosk in use in a London street, showing a caller inside, postage stamps being bought from the machine outside, and a postman collecting mail from the letterbox

Windmill Girls on TV
The Windmill Girls - showgirls from Londons Windmill Theatre - feature in an early BBC transmission from Alexandra Palace

Social - Claridges Lunch
Luncheon at Claridges Hotel, a convenient eatery if you are shopping in Londons Mayfair Date: 1912

Victoria Park, London
A charming view of the boating lake at Victoria Park, London, the largest open space in Londons East End. Date: 1950s

Aluminium Tram 1932
Trams with aluminium bodies are introduced on Londons tramways : this one is on the Borough and LOndon Bridge route. Date: 1932

Programme cover for Grosvenor Gaieties at the Grosvenor House, London, 1934 1934

Peabody and John Bull
GEORGE PEABODY the American philanthropist shames John Bull into digging into his own pocket to help Londons homeless. Date: 1860S

The Terrace, Windsor Castle, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of the Terrace, Windsor Castle, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson

MILK BELOW
In Londons Cavendish Square the milk-woman cries Milk below ! to the servants in the basements of the houses

Aux Elegantes Poster
Poster advertising Aux Elegantes in Londons Old Brompton Road

First Underground Train
The first public train on Londons underground Metropolitan Railway takes passengers from Paddington to Farringdon Street

Billingsgate Fishwife
A fishwife of Billingsgate, Londons fish market

Whitechapel Market, East London
Aerial view of Whitechapel Market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1960s

Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900
Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time

The Grapes, Limehouse
An illustration of The Grapes, a public house on the north bank of the Thames, in London's Limehouse area. The original pub was built in 1583 much

King Edward VII and French President Fallieres, London
King Edward VII and French President Fallieres visit the Franco-British Exhibition at London's White City Date: 1908

Map of London's Leading Cinemas and Music Halls Date: 1931

Darkest London's Brightest Lights Date: 1916

Rose Bertin Advertisement
Advertisement for Rose Bertin, London's smartest hat shop'. Picture shows a very well dressed lady wearing a hat created in 1782 by Rose Bertin herself, who was Milliner to Marie Antoinette

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Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Londons. From the luxurious Claridges Hotel in the 1940s to the breathtaking view of Festival of Britain, this city has always been a hub of elegance and innovation. Take a journey through Metroland Map and discover hidden gems like 5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson. Immerse yourself in the lively streets filled with talented street accordionists, adding a touch of melody to your London experience. Witness bravery at LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey SE1 as firefighters battle against raging flames. Escape from the bustling city center to Hanworth Park, home to Londons Country Flying Club where aviation enthusiasts soar through the skies. Experience excitement like never before with London's new amusement: Up and down the escalator - an invention that revolutionized transportation. Marvel at Selfridges Exterior from the 30s, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall amidst changing times. Get inspired by dandies and Beau Brummel who set fashion trends with their impeccable style. Join underground straphangers on their daily commute, witnessing diversity and unity within this cosmopolitan metropolis. Appreciate artistry at The Royal College of Art designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson himself - a testament to creativity flourishing within these historic walls. Londons is not just a place; it's an amalgamation of stories waiting to be discovered. Step into its rich past and let it guide you towards an unforgettable adventure through time itself.