St Martins Lane Collection

Panto Rehearsals
12th November 1936: Dancers waiting in the wings during rehearsals for the pantomime Cinderella, to be performed at The Coliseum, St Martins Lane, London. (Photo by A)

Publication of a War "Gazette" Extraordinary, at the office, St. Martin's Lane, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Publication of a War "Gazette" Extraordinary, at the office, St. Martin's Lane, 1854. London crowds wait for news of the Battle of Inkerman

Exterior view of the Duke of Yorks theatre in St Martins Lane, London Circa 1971

St Martins Lane, London, 1825 (pencil on paper)
610954 St Martins Lane, London, 1825 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Martins Lane, London, 1825)

The Eastern Corner of St Martins Lane, London, 1825 (pencil on paper)
610948 The Eastern Corner of St Martins Lane, London, 1825 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Corner of St Martins Lane, London, 1825)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

The Old Academy in St Martins Lane (engraving)
604559 The Old Academy in St Martins Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Academy, in St Martins Lane)

The Old Church Yard, St Martins Lane, North of the Church (pencil on paper)
610952 The Old Church Yard, St Martins Lane, North of the Church (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Church Yard, St Martins Lane)

Brewers Court, Bedfordbury, St Martins Lane, London (pencil on paper)
610946 Brewers Court, Bedfordbury, St Martins Lane, London (pencil on paper) by Emslie, John Phillipp (1839-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brewers Court, Bedfordbury, St Martins Lane, London)

St Martins Church, St Martins Lane, London (engraving)
3649084 St Martins Church, St Martins Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Martins Church, St Martins Lane, London)

Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane (engraving)
1624456 Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Aldridges Horse Repository, St Martin s-Lane)

St Martins Lane, 1820 (engraving)
3636507 St Martins Lane, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Martins Lane, 1820)

Aldridges Horse Repository, west side of St Martins Lane, near Long Acre (engraving)
583276 Aldridges Horse Repository, west side of St Martins Lane, near Long Acre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldridges Horse Repository)

Publication of a War Gazette Extraordinary, at the office, St Martins Lane (engraving)
583007 Publication of a War Gazette Extraordinary, at the office, St Martins Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane (b / w photo)
6026873 London: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane)

Trafalgar Square Theatre, St Martins Lane, London (litho)
6014160 Trafalgar Square Theatre, St Martins Lane, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trafalgar Square Theatre, St Martins Lane, London)

Demolition of Eastern Corner, St Martins Lane, London (pencil on paper)
610947 Demolition of Eastern Corner, St Martins Lane, London (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demolition of Eastern Corner, St Martins Lane)

The Riot in Trafalgar Square: Fight in St Martins Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green
583545 The Riot in Trafalgar Square: Fight in St Martins Lane between the police and the contingent from Clerkenwell Green (engraving) by English School

Publication of a War "Gazette"Extraordinary, at the Office, St Martin s-Lane (engraving)
1607914 Publication of a War " Gazette" Extraordinary, at the Office, St Martin s-Lane (engraving) by English School

Westminster County Court (b / w photo)
3650489 Westminster County Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster County Court)

The Riot in Trafalgar Square (engraving)
1046287 The Riot in Trafalgar Square (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riot in Trafalgar Square)

Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745

The Duke of Yorks theatre in the West End, central London. 18th July 1960

York YO1 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of York YO1 6

Westminster WC2N 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster WC2N 4

Wiltshire SN14 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN14 8

Halton WA7 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Halton WA7 6

North Dorset SP7 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Dorset SP7 8

Staffordshire ST3 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST3 1

Norfolk NR3 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR3 3

West Lindsey LN1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lindsey LN1 3

Breckland IP24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Breckland IP24 2

Mid Devon EX17 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Devon EX17 2

Arun BN17 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Arun BN17 6

Lewes BN7 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lewes BN7 1

BR Bromley, BR3 3
BR3 3

Purbeck BH20 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Purbeck BH20 4

St Martins Lane, Westminster, London, c1865. Artist
St Martins Lane, Westminster, London, c1865. View of St Martins Lane, Westminster, with the Barn Tavern to the right and a sign for the Panorama of Edinburgh on a building to the left; also with

Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate III. Artist: Bernard Baron
Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate III. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved ineffective in

Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved

Wet weather in Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Paterson
Wet weather in Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. The lights of the London Coliseum in St Martins Lane, reflected in the wet road

2604324; out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich History of St Martins Lane, London" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of St Martins Lane, a bustling street that has witnessed centuries of change and growth. From its early days captured in pencil sketches to its vibrant presence as depicted in engravings, this iconic London thoroughfare holds many secrets waiting to be discovered. In 1825, an artist's delicate strokes on paper transport us to a bygone era with two remarkable drawings. The first showcases the Duke of Yorks theatre standing proudly along St Martins Lane, offering a glimpse into the entertainment scene circa 1971. The second sketch captures the eastern corner of this historic lane, revealing quaint buildings that once lined its path. Traveling further back through time, an enchanting engraving from 1560 unveils London's past glory. It paints a vivid picture of life during those times when St Martins Lane was already making its mark on the cityscape. Delving deeper into this captivating street's narrative brings us to Aldridge's Horse Repository - a place where equine beauty reigned supreme. An exquisite watercolor and soft pencil artwork from around 1914 immortalizes Paces at Aldridge s; it is here that one can almost hear hooves echoing through time. The Old Academy stands tall in another engraving capturing moments gone by. Its grandeur adds yet another layer to St Martin's Lane rich tapestry. Venturing beyond mere illustrations, we find ourselves strolling through The Old Church Yard located north of St Martin's Church - an oasis amidst urban chaos where tranquility prevailed even then. Brewers Court beckons our attention next with its intriguing charm showcased on paper through detailed pencil work. This hidden gem within St Martins Lane offers glimpses into daily life during earlier times. Speaking of churches, an enchanting engraving presents us with the majestic sight of St Martin's Church itself - a testament to the spiritual significance this lane held for its inhabitants.