Cheapside Collection

Farrows Bank Ltd. - The Peoples Bank - 1 Cheapside, London. In setting up the bank, Thomas Farrow wished not only that unsuspecting people in need of money to tide them over a period of temporary

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

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 - The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Watercolour by William Heath, unsigned, 1818 (c).Possibly the original design for Wellingtons Victories plate 29, drawn and etched by W Heath

London Birdseye 3
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill to St Pauls and Cheapside

London / Cheapside Cross
Erected by Edward I in memory of his queen Eleanor : depicted here on the occasion of Marie de Medicis visit to her daughter, queen Henrietta Maria, circa 1630

Advertisement for the London Glove Company of Cheapside and New Bond Street, showing a selection of womens gloves including long white evening gloves

Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print)
XJF1766044 Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print) by Agas, Ralph (c.1540-1621); Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as the Agas Map)

St Mary le Bow church, London, 18th century
6266218 St Mary le Bow church, London, 18th century; (add.info.: The church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside, London, England. After a mid-18th century print by Thomas Bowles)

Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815
FLO5000591 Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

William Shakespeare
1577380 William Shakespeare; (add.info.: Painting of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English poet, playwright and actor, admiring the horses in Cheapside, especially his favourite barb-steeds

View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753

View of the Church Saint Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the Church Saint Mary-le-Bow on Cheapside in London, 1745-1775

Landlord of the King William pub in Shildon, County Durham, puts a blackboard up. 1972

Start of the riot in Cheapside
Artistic impression of Evil May Day, the name of a riot which took place in 1517 as a protest against foreigners living in London. Apprentices attacked foreign residents

Wakefield WF1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF1 2

Barnsley S70 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barnsley S70 1

"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862....a scene which the text of the book shows to have been not infrequent

Walks of London - Fleet Street And Ludgate Hill ?
Walks of London - Fleet Street And Ludgate Hill To St Pauls and Cheapside

Walks of London - New Oxford Street And Holbourn ?
Walks of London - New Oxford Street And Holbourn, To Smithfield and Cheapside

The Mansion House and Cheapside, London - Boots Cash Chemists postcard c. 1910 Date: circa 1910

Cheapside London Victorian period Date: 19th century

Paving Cheapside, Lancaster, with wooden blocks, possibly to reduce traffic noise, early 1900s

Melton Mowbray Cheapside probably 1940s

Barnsley Cheapside early 1900s

Cheapside, Settle, early 1900's

Settle Cheapside probably 1930s

Mansion House and Cheapside, City of London - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Reeves & Sons Gouache Colour Advertisement
A photographic advertisement for Reeves & Sons Ltd, promoting gouache colour paint, for use by artists and studios across England. The picture shows an artist working on a poster. Date: circa 1939

Exterior of the Three Cranes, coffee tavern

Cheapside, London, England
6317592 Cheapside, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Cheapside, London, England, 19th century)

St Paul's, Cheapside, Paternoster Row, London (1871 engraving)
St Paul's Cathedral, the west end of Cheapside, Paternoster Row, Newgate Street and Fleet Street, with an old stone inscription once to be found in Panyer Alley, EC4

Chastising a Quaker at Pauls Cross, Cheapside, in the time of Oliver Cromwell (engraving)
1094565 Chastising a Quaker at Pauls Cross, Cheapside, in the time of Oliver Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Procession passing from St Pauls Cathedral into Cheapside (litho)
1597623 The Queens Diamond Jubilee Procession passing from St Pauls Cathedral into Cheapside (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Procession, Her Majestys Carriage passing along Cheapside (litho)
1597590 The Queens Diamond Jubilee Procession, Her Majestys Carriage passing along Cheapside (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coronation Procession of King Edward VI in 1547, 1785 (w / c on paper)
SOA2916 The Coronation Procession of King Edward VI in 1547, 1785 (w/c on paper) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94); 57.8x133.3 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Coronation Festivities. A. D. 1377 (colour litho)
670077 Coronation Festivities. A.D. 1377 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Festivities. A.D. 1377)

London Life - Driver of a Horse Omnibus. The last LGOC horse-bus ran in October 1911 between London Bridge and Moorgate Street

Mansion House, Cheapside, plate one from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

Cheapside, looking east to Bow Church, City of London, 1880 (b / w photo)
1786086 Cheapside, looking east to Bow Church, City of London, 1880 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Performance of early folk English games and mumming at the soiree of the Folklore Congress, Mercers Hall, Cheapside
5216762 Performance of early folk English games and mumming at the soiree of the Folklore Congress, Mercers Hall, Cheapside, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1815 (litho)
5226794 Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1815 (litho) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside)

Renaissance Architecture of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (engraving)
3650037 Renaissance Architecture of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beginning of the riot in Cheapside (engraving)
3636168 Beginning of the riot in Cheapside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beginning of the riot in Cheapside)

Street Architecture, Nos 48 and 49, Cheapside, London (engraving)
6022221 Street Architecture, Nos 48 and 49, Cheapside, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Architecture, Nos 48 and 49, Cheapside, London)

Bennetts Clock in Cheapside (litho)
6024948 Bennetts Clock in Cheapside (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bennetts Clock in Cheapside)

The Mutual Life Assurance Societys Offices, King-Street, Cheapside (engraving)
5213541 The Mutual Life Assurance Societys Offices, King-Street, Cheapside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutual Life Assurance Societys Offices)

Literary Illustrations (engraving)
1620064 Literary Illustrations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Literary Illustrations. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 January 1862)

Cheapside in the 16th Century (engraving)
670988 Cheapside in the 16th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheapside in the 16th Century)

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Cheapside: A Historic London Gem Step back in time and explore the rich history of Cheapside, a bustling street that has witnessed centuries of change. From its role as the home of the London Fire Engine Establishment to its depiction in ancient woodblock prints, Cheapside holds countless stories within its cobblestone streets. Intriguingly, Cheapside was once dotted with fire stations, serving as a lifeline during emergencies. The London Fire Engine Establishment stood tall here, ready to battle any blaze that threatened this vibrant neighborhood. Delve into the past through Civitas Londinium's detailed woodblock print capturing London Wall East of Smithfield. This intricate artwork offers a glimpse into what life was like along Cheapside centuries ago—a snapshot frozen in time. Even momentous events such as the Battle of Waterloo left their mark on Cheapside's history. As news spread across Europe about Napoleon's defeat in 1815, this iconic street would have buzzed with excitement and celebration. London Birdseye 3 provides an aerial view showcasing the grandeur and architectural diversity found along Cheapside. Marvel at the stunning skyline that stretches before you—an amalgamation of old-world charm and modern innovation. The famous London/Cheapside Cross stands proudly amidst it all—a symbol of faith and tradition for generations who have passed through these hallowed grounds. Advertisements from yesteryears offer glimpses into commerce on this historic street—the hustle and bustle surrounding businesses like the renowned London Glove Company—where quality craftsmanship met fashion-forward designs. Embark on captivating walks through Fleet Street And Ludgate Hill or New Oxford Street And Holborn—two routes that intersect with Cheapside—uncovering hidden gems tucked away within these labyrinthine streets. No exploration is complete without admiring The Mansion House and Cheapside itself—an architectural marvel nestled among shops and offices. Its imposing presence reflects both the grandeur and prosperity that Cheapside has long been associated with.