Borough High Street Collection

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving)
XJF397625 Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: fair held for 2 weeks in September, it was abolished in 1762; ); English, out of copyright

Southwark Fair, 1733, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451142 Southwark Fair, 1733, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Southwark SE1 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 9

Blackman Street, London, 1885. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
Blackman Street, London, 1885. From a private collection

Engraving depicting the Tabard, a historic inn that stood on the east side of Borough High Street in Southwark
5309072 Engraving depicting the Tabard, a historic inn that stood on the east side of Borough High Street in Southwark, first established in 1307

London in 1888: From London Bridge through the Borough, to Newington Butts and St Georges Fields (engraving)
7188746 London in 1888: From London Bridge through the Borough, to Newington Butts and St Georges Fields (engraving) by English School

Town Hall, Borough High Street, from London and it
931491 Town Hall, Borough High Street, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The old Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London (engraving)
602784 The old Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark)

The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London (litho)
5910512 The Tabard Inn, Southwark, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard was a historic inn that stood on the east side of Borough High Street)

Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving)
GHL205225 Southwark Fair, 1733 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info)

Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London (coloured engraving)
602782 Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark)

The home of Little Dorrit (engraving)
614673 The home of Little Dorrit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of Little Dorrit - the old Marshalsea Prison, Southwark, London)

The Tabard Inn, Southwark (engraving)
582271 The Tabard Inn, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn, Southwark)

The Tabard Inn, Southwark (engraving)
582268 The Tabard Inn, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn, Southwark.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Interior of Palace Court of the Marshalsea Prison (engraving)
614636 Interior of Palace Court of the Marshalsea Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Palace Court of the Marshalsea Prison)

Southwark SE1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 1

City of London EC4R 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC4R 9

The George, Southwark, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Southwark, London, 1936. The George Inn, a medieval public house on Borough High Street, visited by Charles Dickens. Grade I listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W

Site of the Marshalsea Prison from the Churchyard of St. Georges, Southwark, c1935
Site of the Marshalsea Prison from the Churchyard of St. George s, Southwark, c1935. Marshalsea Prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, south London, was particularly known as a debtors prison

Southwark Fair. (After Hogarths Picture), (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Southwark Fair. (After Hogarths Picture), (c1878). After Southwark Fair, 1733, by William Hogarth. A rowdy crowd is enjoying the festivities in Borough High Street, near St George the Martyr, London

The Marshalsea Prison, in the Eighteenth Century, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Marshalsea Prison, in the Eighteenth Century, (c1878). Marshalsea Prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London. Marshalsea was particularly known as a debtors prison

The Borough, High Street, in 1825, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Borough, High Street, in 1825, (c1878). Street scene and shops in Borough High Street, Southwark, south London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places

View of Borough High Street and the corner of London Bridge, Southwark, London, 1828 Artist
View of Borough High Street and the corner of London Bridge, Southwark, London, 1828

London Bridge, Southwark, London, 1827. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
London Bridge, Southwark, London, 1827. View of the Southwark end of London Bridge, looking towards Borough High Street

The chapel in Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880

Interior view of Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880

Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880

Queens Head Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
Queens Head Yard, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. View showing the back of the Queens Head Inn

The Queens Head Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880

The George Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
The George Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. View of the famous galleried coaching inn, now owned by the National Trust, with a man with a horse in the street outside

Interior view of Marshalsea Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887

Interior of the room next to the White Lyon Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887. In the foreground is part of the partition, a pickaxe and a shovel

Interior view of White Lyon Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887

Kings Head Inn on the East Side of the High Street, Southwark, London, 1827. View of the inn on Borough High Street, with barrows and carts outside

View of houses and shop fronts in Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1881. Artist
View of houses and shop fronts in Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1881

North view of Marshalsea prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1804. Artist
North view of Marshalsea prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1804. From the Gentlemans Magazine

St Georges Church, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1815

Southwark Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1830. Artist: C Hill
Southwark Town Hall, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1830

Courtyard of the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1871. Artist
Courtyard of the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1871. View with a cart and a horse feeding from a bucket

View of the George Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1870

Courtyard of the White Hart Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1860. Artist
Courtyard of the White Hart Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1860. View with figures and a cart in the yard

Departure of the Canterbury Pilgrims, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1787. An 18th century illustration of Chaucers Canterbury Tales

Borough High Street, London, 1830. Artist: G Yates
View of Paine and Simpons comb makers shop, an alley way to the Ship Inn Yard and a fancy goods shop on Borough High Street, London, 1830

View of Marshalsea Prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1832. Artist
View of Marshalsea Prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1832

Southwark Town Hall, London, c1845. View of Southwark Town Hall, situated in Borough High Street at the corner of Compter Street

Southwark Cathedral, London, 1830. Artist: George Scharf
View of Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1830; with Southwark Cathedral in the background and construction work being undertaken in the foreground

Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1830. Artist: George Scharf
View of Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1830; with a busy street scene and construction work being undertaken in the foreground

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"Borough High Street: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Borough High Street, London. In 1904, horse-drawn vehicles and barrows filled the thoroughfare, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. The echoes of Southwark Fair from 1733 resonate through engravings and illustrations, capturing the vibrant energy that once permeated this historic street. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds as you explore Blackman Street in 1885, brought to life by artist John Atkinson Grimshaw. His meticulous brushstrokes transport you to an enchanting world where gas lamps flicker against the night sky. Follow the path towards Newington Butts and St Georges Fields in 1888, as depicted in an exquisite engraving. Marvel at London Bridge's grandeur while traversing through Borough's heart – a testament to its significance throughout history. Behold the majestic Town Hall on Borough High Street; witness its transformation across time through captivating engravings and colored renditions. From its humble beginnings to its present-day splendor, it stands as a symbol of community and governance. Discover The Tabard Inn immortalized in litho form – a reminder of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales where pilgrims embarked on their journey from this very spot. Feel transported into literary realms as you envision tales unfolding within these walls. And finally, delve into Charles Dickens' masterpiece "Little Dorrit" with an evocative engraving showcasing her home nestled amidst Borough High Street's charm. Let your imagination wander alongside Little Dorrit's storylines that intertwine with this storied locale. Borough High Street is not merely bricks and mortar; it is a tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and human connection. It invites us to step back centuries ago while embracing the vibrancy that still pulses through its veins today.