Myddleton Collection

Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters clearing debris at what was their sub-fire station in Hugh Myddleton Primary School, Finsbury, EC1. The building took a direct hit from a high explosive bomb

New River Head
In 1609 a scheme to bring much needed water into London from wells in Hertfordshire was designed by a Mr Hugh Myddleton. His plan was to end his New River just below the summit of Islington Hill

Famous Londoners (engraving)
727086 Famous Londoners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous Londoners. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

Mrs Middleton (engraving)
961496 Mrs Middleton (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Middleton. Also known as Jane Needham (1646-92)

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five oclock

Sr. H. Myddleton, (1560-1631), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. H. Myddleton, (1560-1631), 1830. Sir Hugh Myddelton (1560-1631) Welsh clothmaker, entrepreneur, mine-owner, goldsmith, banker and self-taught engineer, appointed Royal Jeweller by King James I

Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Artist: Peter Lely
Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Portrait of Jane Needham, later Jane Myddleton or Middleton (1645-1692), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II

Hugh Mydleton Monument
HUGH MIDDLETON (MYDDLETON) - Moument to Sir Hugh Middleton (Myddelton or Mydelton), who financed the cutting of the New River in 1613 to supply London with its drinking water

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Myddleton: A Historical Journey through Finsbury's Past Step back in time to the bustling heart of Finsbury, where the Blitz in London left indelible marks on its landscape. Once home to a sub-fire station, this area witnessed the courageous efforts of firefighters during World War II. Nearby, the iconic New River Head, a 17th-century waterworks, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the past. As you wander through the streets of Finsbury, keep an eye out for engravings of Famous Londoners. One such figure is Mrs. Middleton, depicted in an 1830 engraving, who lived during the time of the Great Fire of London. Her image stands in stark contrast to the chaos of the city during that period. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the connection between Myddleton and the world of art. Sir H. Myddleton, a prominent figure from the 16th century, is immortalized in an engraving created in 1830. Meanwhile, Peter Lely's painting of Jane Needham as Mrs. Myddleton, from 1666, is a must-see masterpiece. The statues on Holborn Viaduct, a City of London landmark from 1869, add to the rich tapestry of history in Myddleton. And let us not forget the grandeur of the Hugh Myddleton Monument, a symbol of the area's illustrious past. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the hidden gems and fascinating stories that make up the history of Myddleton.