Bastin Collection

London scenes. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Early 1900s

London street scene. Busy horse - drawn traffic at Ludgate Hill, looking towards St. Pauls Cathedral, St Brides Church and the railway bridge. Early 1900s

Edwardian London. An open topped, horsedrawn omnibus goes past the Temple Bar Dragon outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet Street, London. Early 1900s

A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English north east coast, just south of its larger neighbour, Redcar. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co. Furniture Store
London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co.Furniture Store, Tottenham Court Road, London. Early 1900s

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Ben Bastin, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ben Bastin, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

The Evolution of a Caterpillar, c1910, (1911). Artist: Alfred Harold Bastin
The Evolution of a Caterpillar, c1910, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Clifford Bastin, Arsenal and English football international, 1935
Clifford Bastin (1912-1991), Arsenal and English football international. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Artist: Keystone
En route for Wolverhampton for the England v Wales football match, 1936. Left to right: Secretary of the Football Association Stanley Rous (1895-1986)

Torquay, Devon, 19th century. Artist: J Bastin
Torquay, Devon, 19th century. Torquays name originates in it being the quay of the ancient village of Torre

A busy London street scene. Early 1900s

London. Street scene with market in London. 1900

Saltburn by the Sea is a seaside resort with a dark, deep maritime past that still permeates the air. Formerly an upmarket resort for Victorians, this small town can be found on the North East coast

People out fishing from a Coble ( a locally made fishing boat ) at low tide, near the fishing town of Staithes, on the north east coast of England. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

The clock tower entrance to the Royal residence of Kensington Palace, complete with its own sentry from the regiment of Guards. Early 1900s

London scene. The Thames Embankment, central London with rows of Hansom Cabs ( horse drawn taxis ) parked at the side of the road. Cleopatras Needle can be seen through the trees. Early 1900s

London. St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London. 1900

London street scene. A busy Whitechapel High Street, sometime between 1900 and 1910, with St Marys Church and the Buck And Hickman Store ( Tools and Ironmongery ) in the back ground

Edwardian school. Young girls, in the classroom, being supervised by their teacher during a cooking lesson. Early 1900s

Fishermans tumbledown cottage on the north east coast of England. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the side of the railway line next to the steam engine. Early 1900s

London street scene. From a busy Regent Street, looking towards Piccadilly Circus, and the statue of Eros, Londons West End. Early 1900s

Cliffords Inn, off Fleet Street, London, England. The first Inn of Chancery, an insitute of legal education. Founded in 1344, it was dissolved in 1903 and demolished 1934. Early 1900s

The gateway to Cliffords Inn, off Fleet Street, London, England. The first Inn of Chancery, an insitute of legal education. Founded in 1344, it was dissolved in 1903 and demolished 1934. Early 1900s

London street scene. The edge of St. Pauls Cathedral looking down Queen Victoria Street and Cannon Street, London. The entrance to Mansion House Underground station can be seen on the left

London. The neoclassical facade of Somerset House seen from Waterloo Bridge, London Early 1900s

Edwardian London. Looking down a busy Regent Street, towards the Duke of Yorks Column, with all the horsedrawn traffic. Early 1900 s

A view over Greenwich Park, London, looking towards the buildings of the Royal Naval College. Early 1900s

Scaffolding around the tower of St Brides Church, in the City of London, for restoration works. 1910

London street scene. Looking down the busy Strand to St Mary - le - Strand church, London. Early 1900s

London street scene Pedestrians and horse drawn traffic making their way across London Bridge with the view of St Magnus the Martyr Church

London. St Pauls cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. 1900

London streetscene. The back view of St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London, Early 1900s

Edwardian London. The entrance to Madame Tussauds waxwork museum on the Marylebone Road, London. Early 1900s

London. A gateway to Syon Park, the London residence of the Dukes of Northumberland. The Percy Lion stands on top of the stone arch. Early 1900s

Cliffords Inn, Fleet Street, London, England, with the for sale notice on the railings.l 1903

London. The tomb of Rahere, who founded the priory and hospital of St. Bartholomew - the - Great. He was also a courtier to King Henry I. Rahere died in 1143, but the tomb dates from 1405

A view from the south side of the RiverThames showing the dome of St Pauls Cathedral and the Inns of Court on the opposite bank. Moored barges sit in the middle of the river. 1910

London street scene. View of St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London. Early 1900s

Edwardian London. The White Tower in the Tower of London, seen from Tower Bridge. Early 1900s

The entrance to Cliffords Inn, off Fleet Street, London, England. The first Inn of Chancery, an insitute of legal education. Here it is up for sale 1903

London street scene. The Norman Shaw Buildings seen from Parliament Street into Derby Gate, Westminster, London. Originally the location of New Scotland Yard

London. River Thames with barges, boats and crane with the Tower Bridge in the back ground it is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, . 1900

London. Old Holborn, Staple Inn in 1900 1900

London street scene. Staple Inn, ( an old Inn of Chancery ) Holborn, London Early 1900s

London scene. The Thames embankement with the neo - classical facade of Somerset House on the left and the Dome of St Pauls Cathedral in the distance. 1910

Edwardian London. Horsedrawn traffic crossing Tower Bridge. Early 1900s

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"Bastin: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of Bastin, where history unfolds before your eyes. From the bustling streets of London to the serene coastal town of Saltburn by the Sea, this captivating caption takes you on a remarkable journey. Transport yourself back to early 1900s London as horse-drawn carriages navigate through Ludgate Hill, revealing a vibrant cityscape with St Paul's Cathedral standing tall in the distance. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel emerges as a symbol of medical progress and care during that era. Witness Edwardian elegance as an open-topped omnibus gracefully passes through Temple Bar, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Meanwhile, fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea proudly display their catch, showcasing their deep connection to England's rich maritime heritage. The busy streets outside Maples and Co. Furniture Store come alive with activity; shoppers bustling about while admiring exquisite pieces that adorn its windows. Film producer Anthony Asquith pauses for instruction at Twickenham, leaving us intrigued about what cinematic masterpiece he is crafting. In Dorking's Watermill Jazz Club, Ben Bastin mesmerizes audiences with his soulful melodies - an artist who effortlessly captivates hearts through music. Brian O'Connor immortalizes this moment in his artwork, allowing us to relive it time and again. Alfred Harold Bastin unveils "The Evolution of a Caterpillar, " inviting us into nature's transformative journey captured beautifully on canvas. Clifford Bastin shines bright as an Arsenal football legend and English international player in 1935 - forever etching his name in sporting history. As we embark on our way to Wolverhampton for an exhilarating England v Wales football match in 1936, Keystone artists capture our anticipation-filled faces brimming with excitement along every mile traveled. Journey further south towards Torquay in Devon during the 19th century, where J.