Martins Le Grand Collection

Courtaulds Fabrics Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting their dress and lingerie fabrics of gaiety, modernity, distinction and simple charm

Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement
An advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting Courgette, a very dainty crepe fabric with full surface weave. Image shows a stylish woman at a formal gathering with the quotation Joan dear

Courtaulds Courtine Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds, promoting Courtine linings, for men's formal wear. Maintaining appearances! Image shows a slick, well suited man. Date: circa 1930

Courtaulds Delysia Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds Fabric promoting women's fashionable clothing under the name Delysia. Image shows a group of women donning their delightful Delysia attire. Date: circa 1930

Courtaulds Luvisca Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds, promoting Luvisca shirts, pyjamas and soft collars. Real comfort wear for men. Date: circa 1930

Courtine Linings Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtine Linings. Promoting the sale of well fitted dress clothes and suits woven by Courtaulds. Image shows a very well dressed Lady and Gentleman coming from a car

Advertisement for Courtaulds Fabrics
An advertisement for Courtaulds dress and lingerie fabrics. Shows an illustration of a woman on the telephone, wearing an extravagant dress. Fabrics for every purpose. Fabrics for every purse

Exterior of the General Post Office in St. Martin's-le-Grand. Date: 1899

The yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, in St Martins-le-Grand, London. Date: circa 1820

Exterior new Post Office, savings Bank, St Martin's-Le-Grand, London

Exterior of the new General Post Office, St Martin's-Le-Grand, London

General Post Office, St. Martin's Le Grand, London, England
6317582 General Post Office, St. Martin's Le Grand, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: General Post Office, St. Martin's Le Grand, London, England, 19th century)

The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge
6340373 The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge)

The Age, Brighton Coach at the Bull and Mouth, Regent Circus, Piccadilly, engraved by G. V
CWA93325 The Age, Brighton Coach at the Bull and Mouth, Regent Circus, Piccadilly, engraved by G.V.C. Hunt, 1829 (engraving) by Lambert, E. F

Bull & Mouth Inn
The yard of the Bull and mouth inn in St Martins-le-Grand. It was one of 20 inns in the City, that used to 51 coaches and a 700 underground horse stables and was demolished in 1888

The new Post Office
The new general Post Office in St Martins-le-Grand opened in 1874

General Post Office, St. Martins Le Grand, London, England, 19th century. From The History of London: Illustrated by Views in London and Westminster, published c.1838

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Discover the rich history of St. Martin's-le-Grand, a vibrant London neighborhood that has witnessed the rise of iconic brands and served as a hub for communication and commerce. From the bustling yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn in the early 19th century to the grand exterior of the General Post Office in 1899, this area has always been at the heart of innovation. One such trailblazer is Courtaulds Fabrics, known for their exquisite textiles that captivated fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Their advertisements, like those for Courtaulds Courgette, Courtine Linings, Luvisca fabrics, and Delysia designs showcased their commitment to quality and style. As you stroll through St. Martin's-le-Grand today, you can still admire remnants of its past glory. The exterior of the new General Post Office stands tall as a testament to progress while preserving its historical charm. Nearby stands another architectural marvel -the new Post Office Savings Bank building- symbolizing financial security for generations. Step back in time and imagine yourself amidst an era when these advertisements adorned shop windows along these lively streets. Let your imagination wander as you explore this enchanting neighborhood where tradition meets modernity.