Upper Thames Street Collection

Old Watch House, Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922
Old Watch House, 89 Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922

London in 1888: The Thames, from the Tower to Westminster (engraving)
7188747 London in 1888: The Thames, from the Tower to Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames, from the Tower to Westminster)

Part of a mill in Rutland Wharf, off Upper Thames Street (b / w photo)
3637451 Part of a mill in Rutland Wharf, off Upper Thames Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a mill in Rutland Wharf)

Advertisement, Ronuk (engraving)
1597675 Advertisement, Ronuk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ronuk. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 July 1897)

The Fire at the City Flour-Mills in Upper Thames-Street (engraving)
1589013 The Fire at the City Flour-Mills in Upper Thames-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at the City Flour-Mills in Upper Thames-Street)

Brooks Yard, Upper Thames Street (litho)
2780285 Brooks Yard, Upper Thames Street (litho) by Stapleton, Alan (active 1920-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brooks Yard, Upper Thames Street)

Fishmongers Hall, Upper Thames Street, London (coloured engraving)
606961 Fishmongers Hall, Upper Thames Street, London (coloured engraving) by Stockdale, Frederick Wilton Litchfield (fl.1803-48) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishmongers Hall)

A Warehouse in Upper Thames Street, London, Mr W Burges, Architect (engraving)
2812293 A Warehouse in Upper Thames Street, London, Mr W Burges, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Warehouse in Upper Thames Street, London)

Interior of Church of All Hallows, Upper Thames Street, 1894 (colour litho)
2794003 Interior of Church of All Hallows, Upper Thames Street, 1894 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Church of All Hallows)

View of the Watermans Hall (engraving)
606955 View of the Watermans Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Watermans Hall, Cold Harbour, Upper Thames Street)

Steelyard, 1811 (w / c on paper)
GHL10447 Steelyard, 1811 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, George (c.1765-1831); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: London trading centre of merchants of the Hanseatic League)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
3092728 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Testing fire escapes at Lambeth Hill, Upper Thames Street (engraving)
608772 Testing fire escapes at Lambeth Hill, Upper Thames Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing fire escapes at Lambeth Hill)

Upper Thames Street (litho)
6024860 Upper Thames Street (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upper Thames Street. Illustration for London City by W J Loftie)

Testing Fire-Escapes at Lambeth-Hill, Upper Thames-Street (engraving)
1613603 Testing Fire-Escapes at Lambeth-Hill, Upper Thames-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing Fire-Escapes at Lambeth-Hill)

The American Fresh Meat Trade of Glasgow and London (engraving)
1106206 The American Fresh Meat Trade of Glasgow and London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Fresh Meat Trade of Glasgow and London)

City of London EC4V 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC4V 3

The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). The church of All-Hallows-the-Great in the City of London was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren in 1684 after the previous church was

The Parish Church of Alhallows the Great in Thames Street. c1772. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Parish Church of Alhallows the Great in Thames Street. c1772. All-Hallows-the-Great stood on what is now Upper Thames Street in London

Barges and goods in front of Fishmongers Hall, seen from London Bridge, 1912. Barrels and a crane sit on the quay in front or the hall, with barges moored on the Thames

Church of St Mary Somerset, City of London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson
Church of St Mary Somerset, City of London, c1815

Interior of the Church of All Hallows the Great, City of London, 1884. Artist
Interior of the Church of All Hallows the Great, City of London, 1884. Interior view looking east, showing pews and the choir screen

Interior of the Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, London, 1888. Artist
Interior of the Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, London, 1888. View showing the livery hall, looking towards the entrance

Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 1812

View of Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 1830

Three Cranes Lane Chapel, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 1818. Plan, flanked by building details, surmounted by an interior view of the chapel with two women cleaning it

Footing for Southwark Bridge by the Union Warehouse, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 1818

Church of St Mary Somerset, City of London, 1812. Artist: Joseph Skelton
Church of St Mary Somerset, City of London, 1812

Church of All Hallows the Great, Upper Thames Street, London, 1813

View of Steelyard Wharf, London, 1811. Artist: George Shepherd
View of Steelyard Wharf, London, 1811. With figures and scales for weighing the steel poles, which are leant against the buildings behind

The Hour Glass Brewery on Upper Thames Street, London, 1821. Artist: J Bromley
The Hour Glass Brewery on Upper Thames Street, London, 1821. The brewery belonged to Felix Calvert and Co. Horses loaded with barrels and hops, figures, dogs and a goat can also be seen

St James Garlickhythe, Upper Thames Street, London, 1882. Artist: John Crowther
View of St James Garlickhythe and the Caledonian Coffee Rooms at 190 Upper Thames Street, London, 1882

The Hour Glass Brewery, London, 1821. Artist: J Bromley
The Hour Glass Brewery, London, 1821. The courtyard of the Hour Glass Brewery in Upper Thames Street, belonging to Felix Calvert and Co

Upper Thames Street, London, 1856. View of Steelyards front on Upper Thames Street, with figures, horse and cart

Steps down to the river, Dowgate Dock, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 1939. Men stand on some steps leading down to the river at Dowgate Dock with warehouses on either side

All Hallows the Great, London, c1829. Artist: J Hinchcliff
View of All Hallows the Great, Upper Thames Street, London, 1829; with street scene, horse and cart and carriage

Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, print made by R. Acon, c. 1829-31 (engraving)
XJF488946 Vintners Hall, Upper Thames Street, print made by R. Acon, c.1829-31 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detruction of Brookss Wharf, Upper Thames Street, by Fire, London, Engraving 1876
DETRUCTION OF BROOKSs WHARF, UPPER THAMES STREET, BY FIRE, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

A Thames Brewery
9th July 1924: The 300 year old Hour Glass Brewery beside the river in Upper Thames Street, London. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Detruction of Brookss Wharf, Upper Thames Street, by Fire, London, Engraving 1876
DETRUCTION OF BROOKSs WHARF, UPPER THAMES STREET, BY FIRE, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Vibrant History of Upper Thames Street" Step back in time to 1888, where London's iconic River Thames flowed gracefully from the Tower to Westminster. Engraved depictions transport us to a bustling era, capturing the essence of Upper Thames Street. Rutland Wharf emerges as a prominent landmark, with a captivating black and white photograph showcasing a part of its mill. The advertisement for Ronuk adds an intriguing touch, hinting at the commercial vibrancy that once thrived along this historic street. However, not all moments were filled with prosperity. The devastating fire at City Flour-Mills reminds us of the challenges faced by businesses on Upper Thames Street. Yet resilience prevailed as depicted in Brooks Yard lithograph - testament to the enduring spirit of this vibrant locale. Fishmongers Hall stands tall and proud in another coloured engraving, symbolizing both grandeur and trade that defined this area. A warehouse designed by Mr W Burges showcases architectural brilliance amidst the hustle and bustle. The Church of All Hallows offers solace amidst urban chaos; its interior captured beautifully in a lithograph from 1894. Watermans Hall enchants viewers with its timeless charm while Steelyard transports us further back into history with an exquisite watercolor painting from 1811. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium immerses us deeper into Upper Thames Street's rich tapestry – revealing intricate details about its structures and design elements. Meanwhile, fire escape testing at Lambeth Hill serves as a reminder of safety measures implemented during those times. Upper Thames Street has witnessed centuries unfold before our eyes - each image offering glimpses into different aspects of life along this storied thoroughfare. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel tales etched within these engravings and photographs.