Ratcliffe Collection

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Miss Estelle Ratcliffe
A portrait painting of a young woman, Miss Estelle Ratcliffe, wearing a fashionable hat with feather decorations, and a dress with furry collar. Date: circa 1916

Dorothy Una Ratcliffe
Water-colour drawing of Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, F.R.A.S. F.R.G.S. (Mrs. Charles Ratcliffe). Clutching a dog. Date: circa 1929

Henrietta Emma Ratcliffe Rae, 1859 - 1928. Prominent English painter of the later Victorian era
878554 Henrietta Emma Ratcliffe Rae, 1859 - 1928. Prominent English painter of the later Victorian era. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Paul Ratcliffe Olympic Canoeing K1 Mens K1 Final Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Jason Ratcliffe Surrey CCC 28 May 2000 Date: 28 May 2000

Noel Ratcliffe Australia Benson & Hedges International The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, England 08 May 2003 Date: 08 May 2003

Miners and Masters: Coal-dispute Protagonists - representatives from both sides, both capital and labour. Included are: Enoch Edwards MP, Mr D A Thomas, Mr Thomas Ashton, Mr Frde Hall MP

Albert E. Jamrach, London dealer in exotic wildlife
Albert E. Jamrach (?-1917) - he continued the family business started by his Father Charles, an exotic pet store on the Ratcliffe Highway in east London at the time the largest such shop in

Charles Jamrach, London dealer in wildlife, birds and shells
Charles Jamrach (1815-1891) - a leading dealer in wildlife, birds and shells in 19th-century London. He owned an exotic pet store on the Ratcliffe Highway in east London at the time the largest such

Pietro Mascagni (chromolitho)
666935 Pietro Mascagni (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietro Mascagni. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Mr Beres House, miraculously saved from the fire at Ratcliffe, 23 July 1794 (engraving)
608814 Mr Beres House, miraculously saved from the fire at Ratcliffe, 23 July 1794 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Beres House)

Ratcliffe Power Station
Tim Allen

Henrietta Emma Ratcliffe Rae, 1859

Captain Evans Observing With The Theodolite Used By Captain Scott To Fix Position Of The South Pole. Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1St Baron Mountevans, 1881 To 1957 Aka Teddy Evans

Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1St Baron Mountevans, 1881 To 1957 Aka Teddy Evans. British Naval Officer And Antarctic Explorer

Inside a Power Station
The Control Room of Ratcliffe- on-Soar Power Station, Nottinghamshire, England

Singing saloon in the East End of London
The crowded singing saloon (pub) in Ratcliffe Highway, in the Limehouse area of the East End of London

Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire with two Edwardian ladies
A fine example of what the prosperous Edwardian lady would wear for a walk in the coutry - on the left is Kate Nash, daughter of an industrialist from London

Ratcliffe power station. The cooling towers of the Racliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station behind the Midland main line railway track. Photographed in Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Commander E. R. G. R. Evans of HMS Broke
Commander E.R.G.R. Evans of HMS Broke

Thomas Earl Sussex
THOMAS RATCLIFFE, earl of SUSSEX statesman, rival to Robert earl of Leicester with his autograph

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"Ratcliffe: A Rich Tapestry of History and Characters" Step into the world of Ratcliffe, a neighborhood in London with a fascinating past. From its origins as the site of the London Fire Engine Establishment to its present-day fire stations, it has always been closely tied to firefighting. But it's not just about fires and engines - there are intriguing individuals who have left their mark on Ratcliffe throughout history. Miss Estelle Ratcliffe, Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, and Henrietta Emma Ratcliffe Rae are just a few notable names associated with this area. Henrietta was even a prominent English painter during the later Victorian era. Delve deeper into the annals of time, and you'll come across captivating stories like the "Escape of John Turner, " which is part of the infamous tale known as the Ratcliff Highway Murders from 1811. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find modern-day residents such as Paul Ratcliffe, Jason Ratcliffe, and Noel Ratcliffe contributing to the vibrant community spirit that defines this neighborhood. Ratcliffe isn't all about people though; it also boasts connections to exotic wildlife through figures like Albert E. Jamrach and Charles Jamrach - both renowned dealers in unique fauna. And let's not forget Pietro Mascagni, whose presence is immortalized in a chromolitho artwork. As you explore every corner of this historical enclave called Ratcliffe, you'll uncover layers upon layers of rich heritage intertwined with tales spanning artistry, crime mysteries, firefighting bravery, and even coal disputes involving miners and masters. So step back in time or embrace contemporary life - either way, Ratcliff offers an enchanting journey through history where each chapter reveals new surprises waiting around every corner.