Thames Embankment Collection

Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames
5308820 Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting John Thwaites)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley
3585559 Sir Henry Morton Stanley; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morton Stanley GCB (1841 - 1904) Welsh-American, journalist and explorer who was famous for his exploration of central Africa

Sir Henry Morton Stanley
3585558 Sir Henry Morton Stanley; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morton Stanley GCB (1841 - 1904) Welsh-American, journalist and explorer who was famous for his exploration of central Africa

The work on the Thames Embankment during the construction of the Metropolitan Line
5308309 The work on the Thames Embankment during the construction of the Metropolitan Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the work on the Thames Embankment during the construction of)

Montagu-House, Whitehall, the residence of the Duke of Buccleuch, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Montagu-House, Whitehall, [London], the residence of the Duke of Buccleuch, 1864. 'We give a View of the river front of this noble mansion, the exterior of which is now almost complete

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Mr John Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, performed the office

The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, [London], 1864. '...when the embankment is finished, running as it will from Pimlico to Blackfriars-bridge, and beyond it

Commencement of the Thames Embankment works near Westminster Bridge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Commencement of the Thames Embankment works near Westminster Bridge, 1864. View of '...piles being driven in, and scaffolding of an extensive character being erected to support

Commencement of the Thames Embankment: driving the first pile... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Commencement of the Thames Embankment: driving the first pile in front of the Duke of Buccleuch's mansion, [London], 1862

Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. 'The commissioners...recommend that an embanked roadway of about two miles should be formed between Westminster-bridge and Battersea Park

Houses of Parliament, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Houses of Parliament, c1935. The Royal Air Force Memorial at Whitehall Steps in London was erected in 1923 as a memorial to all ranks of the Royal Navy Air Service, Royal Flying Corps

The Queens Visit to London, the Queen received by the Mayor and Corporation at Temple Stairs
1599392 The Queens Visit to London, the Queen received by the Mayor and Corporation at Temple Stairs, on the Thames Embankment (litho) by Begg

Victorian London - Victoria Embankment
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Showing the Victoria Embankment at night

Thames Embankment, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Thames Embankment, 1850-1900. [Steamships on the River Thames]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Statue of Robert Raikes on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
3651636 Statue of Robert Raikes on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Robert Raikes on the Thames Embankment)

LCC Tram Subway from Southampton Row to the Thames Embankment (b / w photo)
3657169 LCC Tram Subway from Southampton Row to the Thames Embankment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New National Opera House (engraving)
1053644 The New National Opera House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New National Opera House, to be erected on the Thames Embankment)

Statue of Sir James Outram, Thames Embankment (engraving)
1626065 Statue of Sir James Outram, Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Sir James Outram, Thames Embankment)

Guildhall School of Music (engraving)
1624801 Guildhall School of Music (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildhall School of Music)

Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell, RSA, erected on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1622711 Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell, RSA, erected on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell)

Electric Lighting in the City (engraving)
1037683 Electric Lighting in the City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Lighting in the City)

Progress of the Thames Embankment at Chelsea (engraving)
1105390 Progress of the Thames Embankment at Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Thames Embankment at Chelsea)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Plan of the Projected Street from Charing-Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1098897 Plan of the Projected Street from Charing-Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho)
1090718 Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luncheon hour on the Thames Embankment)

Thames Embankment (coloured engraving)
816434 Thames Embankment (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Embankment, London.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria (photo)
582994 Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria)

Arrival of Cleopatras Needle at Gravesend (engraving)
582983 Arrival of Cleopatras Needle at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Cleopatras Needle at Gravesend)

Cleopatras Needle Waltz (colour litho)
582981 Cleopatras Needle Waltz (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle Waltz)

Cleopatras Needle, on the Victoria Thames Embankment (engraving)
582976 Cleopatras Needle, on the Victoria Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, on the Victoria Thames Embankment)

Cleopatras Needle with part of Alexandria, taken from the North (engraving)
582975 Cleopatras Needle with part of Alexandria, taken from the North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle with part of Alexandria)

Cleopatras Needle, or Settling the Point (colour litho)
582973 Cleopatras Needle, or Settling the Point (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, or Settling the Point)

Cleopatras Needle, Thames Embankment, London (photo)
582553 Cleopatras Needle, Thames Embankment, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, Thames Embankment)

Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London (engraving)
586253 Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London; from The Illustrated London News)

Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London (engraving)
586252 Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamp on the Thames Embankment, London; from The Illustrated London News)

Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
607825 Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Section of the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1611173 Section of the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the Thames Embankment, showing (1) The Subway

Progress of the Thames Embankment, View from Westminster Bridge (engraving)
1610264 Progress of the Thames Embankment, View from Westminster Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Thames Embankment)

Commencement of the Thames Embankment, driving the First Pile in front of the Duke of Buccleuchs Mansion (engraving)
1587794 Commencement of the Thames Embankment, driving the First Pile in front of the Duke of Buccleuchs Mansion (engraving) by English School

Statue of Sir Bartle Frere, on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1595346 Statue of Sir Bartle Frere, on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Sir Bartle Frere, on the Thames Embankment)

Lamp Standard and Lamp, Thames Embankment (engraving)
5204523 Lamp Standard and Lamp, Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamp Standard and Lamp, Thames Embankment, Designed by Mr Bazalgette)

Melting the metal for the bronze Sphinx to be placed on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
607819 Melting the metal for the bronze Sphinx to be placed on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria (photo)
582993 Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle leaving Alexandria)

Cleopatras Needle, launch of the obelisk at Alexandria (engraving)
582979 Cleopatras Needle, launch of the obelisk at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, launch of the obelisk at Alexandria)

Artists impression of the new national Opera House (engraving)
614712 Artists impression of the new national Opera House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artists impression of the new national Opera House)

London improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the new street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving)
584200 London improvements: Demolitions in the Poultry for the new street leading from the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School

The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
2772223 The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Embankment, from Blackfriars Bridge)

The Thames Embankment, the City of London School (b / w photo)
3102251 The Thames Embankment, the City of London School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Embankment, the City of London School)

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The Thames Embankment has been a witness to countless historical moments and iconic landmarks throughout the years. In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses of its rich history. One image takes us back to c1935, where the Houses of Parliament stand proudly along the riverbank. The grandeur and majesty of these iconic buildings are truly awe-inspiring. Another snapshot captures a momentous occasion - The Queen's Visit to London. Here, she is warmly received by the Mayor and Corporation at Temple Stairs on the Thames Embankment. The excitement in the air is palpable as crowds gather to catch a glimpse of their beloved monarch. Moving further back in time, we find ourselves amidst Victorian London on Victoria Embankment. This bustling scene showcases the vibrant energy that once permeated these streets, with people going about their daily lives against a backdrop of stunning architecture. A striking engraving introduces us to Robert Raikes' statue standing proudly on the Thames Embankment. A tribute to his significant contributions towards education reform during his time, it serves as a reminder of progress and enlightenment. Intriguingly, an old black-and-white photograph reveals LCC Tram Subway from Southampton Row leading towards the Thames Embankment. It transports us back in time when trams were an integral part of city life, connecting different neighborhoods seamlessly. An enchanting engraving unveils The New National Opera House gracing this historic riverside location. Its grand facade hints at unforgettable performances that have captivated audiences for generations. Further along our journey through history stands Sir James Outram's statue adorning the embankment with pride. A symbol of bravery and heroism, it pays homage to those who have served their country valiantly. Guildhall School of Music comes into view through another intricate engraving - a testament to artistic excellence nurtured within its walls over centuries past.