Maida Collection

Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with the Shirland Hotel (pub, now the Truscott Arms) on the left. Date: circa 1910

Morshead Mansions, Morshead Road, Maida Vale, London. Date: circa 1910

Mother and daughters at a London bus stop
A mother and her two daughters waiting for a No.6 bus at Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London W9. They are all smartly dressed, but the houses in the background are showing postwar shabbiness

Warrington Lodge (Colonnade Hotel), Maida Vale, London
Warrington Lodge (Colonnade Hotel), Maida Vale, West London. Date: circa 1905

Colonnade Hotel by night, Maida Vale, London. circa 1930

Maida Hill Tunnel, Regents Canal, Little Venice 1885
Maida Hill Tunnel on the Regents Canal in 1885, Little Venice area of London Date: 1885

Policeman & Young Crowd
A policeman keeps his eye on a crowd of young sightseers, keeping them on the pavement and well out of the path of the No. 8 Routemaster bus to Maida Vale, London

View of Maida towards Soveria, 1860
1577574 View of Maida towards Soveria, 1860; (add.info.: View of Maida towards Soveria by an artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The British attacking French Lines with Bayonets in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816
The British attacking the French Line with the Bayonet in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816. John Stuart led British expeditionary forces against French soldiers under Jean Reynier at the Battle of

The Battle of Maida, San Pietro di Maida, Calabria, southern Italy, 4 July 1806, part of the War of the Third Coalition (1803-1806)

Photograph of Pembroke PH, Maida Vale, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Garibaldis March through Calabria (engraving)
1612453 Garibaldis March through Calabria (engraving) by Vizetelly, Frank (1830-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldis March through Calabria)

BATTLE OF MAIDA (Portugal) The bayonet charge by the British expeditionary force routs the French Date: 4 July 1806

They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
They Broke and Fled in the Direction of Maida, 1902. The Battle of Maida in Italy ( 4 July 1806), during the Napoleonic Wars. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Road accident involving a bus, Elgin Avenue, London
Road accident involving a bus which has fallen down a large hole in Elgin Avenue, West London, on 5 May 1946. The advert on the side of the bus says: Look Your Best in Windsmoor. Date: 1946

Road accident involving a bus, Elgin Avenue, London
Road accident involving a bus which has fallen down a large hole in Elgin Avenue, West London, on 5 May 1946. The advert on the side of the bus says: Look Your Best in Windsmoor

Queen Victoria Orphanage, Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London
Children lined up outside the Queen Victoria Orphanage, Shirland Road, Maida Vale. The home was run by the Church Extension Association. Date: Date unknown

Morgan Bros grocers shop, Maida Vale, London
Morgan Bros grocers shop, 176 Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with a woman standing in the doorway. circa 1916

LCC (LFB) Stores and Clothing Depot, Elgin Avenue, W9
London firefighters from the Kensington sub-station (12W) Lonsdale Road School, attending the London County Councils stores and clothing depot in Elgin Avenue, W9, to be kitted out with uniforms

Sir John Stuart, engraved by Anthony Cardon, 1806 (engraving)
XJF477767 Sir John Stuart, engraved by Anthony Cardon, 1806 (engraving) by Wood, William (1768-1809) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Stuart)

Garibaldis March through Calabria: View from Maida Toward Soveria, Italy, 1860 Engraving

Garibaldis March through Calabria: View from Maida Toward Soveria, Italy, 1860 Engraving

LCC-LFB Kilburn fire station, NW London
The elegant frontage of Kilburn fire station, at 138 Maida Vale, Kilburn. This was one of the first fire stations opened for the renamed London Fire Brigade, formerly the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

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"Maida: A Tapestry of History and Culture in London" Step into the vibrant neighborhood Vale, located along Shirland Road in London. This enchanting area is steeped in history and offers a diverse range of experiences for locals and visitors alike. As you stroll through Morshead Mansions on Morshead Road, you can't help but be captivated by its timeless charm. The elegant architecture stands as a testament to the rich heritage that permeates this neighborhood. At a bustling bus stop, you may catch a heartwarming scene - a mother sharing laughter with her daughters. It's moments like these that remind us of the simple joys found amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Warrington Lodge, also known as Colonnade Hotel, is an iconic landmark that graces Maida Vale. Whether it's bathed in sunlight or illuminated by moonlight, this majestic building never fails to leave an impression. Take a journey back in time to 1885 when the Maida Hill Tunnel was constructed along Regents Canal in Little Venice. This engineering marvel played a significant role in connecting communities and facilitating trade during that era. Unfortunately, not all stories are filled with joyous memories. Elgin Avenue witnessed a road accident involving a bus—a stark reminder of the challenges faced on our streets every day. Policemen bravely stepped forward to manage the situation while comforting those affected by this unfortunate incident. Across continents lies another tale from Van Diemen's Land—Tasmania today—where indigenous people once thrived before being tragically exterminated by colonists. Grou Aagara adorned his chest with scarification marks while Arra-Maida carried her child on her back using kangaroo papoose—an image etched forever into history. In contrast to these somber events, we find courage displayed on battlefields too.