East End Collection

London County Council Minerva Estate Bethnal Green, East London. new flats built on a site of formerly occupied by slum properties, 28th April 1948

BFI Poster for Barney Platts-Mills Bronco Bullfrog (1969)
Bronco Bullfrog WALKER, Del GOODING, Anne SHEPHERD, Sam SHEPHERD, Chris HAYWOOD, Roy

The House they Left Behind Pub
The House They Left Behind pub in Ropemakers Fields, Tower Hamlets in the heart of the East End of London as it was in 1986. Since converted to a house. Date: 1986

Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside

Whitechapel High Street, London, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
XJF294012 Whitechapel High Street, London, c.1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905. Artist
The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905

A Chinese shop, Limehouse, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

View near Limehouse Bridge, London, looking down the River Thames, 1751

UK, England, London, Hackney, Shoreditch, corner of Redchurch Street and Turville Street

Joe Brown in What A Crazy World (1963)
Joe Brown walks on a London pavement with a guitar case in his hand in a scene from Michael Carreras What A Crazy World (1963)

Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney, London. When the picture of the three women

Bomb damage. The scene in a street in East Ham, East London, typical of so many after an air raid

Wall mural, Shoreditch High Street, London, England, UK

London Slums, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XJF294006 London Slums, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812535 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas)
2956891 Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 55.25x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene is Bankside, the London docks)

East End Gin Palace (litho)
582285 East End Gin Palace (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East End Gin Palace)

An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b / w photo)
3637491 An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse)

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London
1812532 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812539 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Palestine Place, Bethnal Green, London, c1840. Artist: F Jones
Palestine Place, Bethnal Green, London, c1840. Palestine Place was the centre of missionary operations of the London Society for promoting Christianity amongst the Jews

Miseries of London, 1812. A woman walking down Wapping Old Stairs being assailed by a group of watermen plying for trade. Two figures watch from a balcony

Gracechurch Street, London, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
XJF283158 Gracechurch Street, London, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the second anniversary of The Battle of Britain

A view of Pennyfields, Chinatown, London, 20th century. A Chinese community began to become established in Limehouse on the banks of the Thames in East London in the late 18th century

Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850
3478672 Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind guests arriving at St. Phillips Institute for afternoon tea)

A view from the East End of the Brewery
3330301 A view from the East End of the Brewery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a view from the East End of the Brewery. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A soup kitchen in the East End of London. 1869 (engraving)
5615934 A soup kitchen in the East End of London. 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Every day except Sunday, between 3000 and 4000 quart of nourishing soup was sold to the poor at one penny per quart)

Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869
3478870 Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East End of London)

Engraving depicting the two different worlds of the East End and West End of London
5308758 Engraving depicting the two different worlds of the East End and West End of London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the two different worlds of the East End and West End of London)

Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890
3478858 Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890; (add.info.: Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory; fainting from bad ventilation and undernourishment)

Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850
3478681 Blind guests arriving at St Phillips Institute for afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind guests arriving at St. Phillips Institute for afternoon tea)

A charabanc (early form of bus)in London, 19th century (engraving)
3735291 A charabanc (early form of bus)in London, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a charabanc, an early form of bus, used typically for pleasure trips)

The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to the East End: the Queen declaring the new wing of the London Hospital open, 1876. The Duke of Cambridge, president of the hospital, the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Triumphal Arch in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Triumphal Arch in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road

The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Trophy in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Trophy in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road

Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II visits Londoners during the Second World War

The People's Palace for East London, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The People's Palace for East London; The Foundation Stone of which is to be laid by the Prince and Princess of Wales on June 28th, 1886. From "The Graphic

The Kitchen of a common lodging-house, Spitalfields, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Kitchen of a common lodging-house, Spitalfields, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The new East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened last week, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The new East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened last week, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Interior of the London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the London Docks, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The Distress in the East End of London, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Distress in the East End of London, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Christmas Tree in the Childrens Ward at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Tree in the Childrens Ward at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The East End Greets The Princess - May, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
The East End Greets The Princess - May, 1946, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II visits Londoners a year after the end of the Second World War

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 12, 1891, 1891. Creator: Paul Charles Renouard
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 12, 1891, 1891. Whitechapel Way - Unseasonable Refreshment - a November Scene in the East End. From "The Graphic

Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) growing in shallow water on a coral reef. Wreck of the Glamis, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Football in the East End, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Donovan Bros paper bags shop in Spitalfields, London, England

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London's East End" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Whitechapel High Street, London, circa 1930. This black and white photo captures the essence of a bygone era, where horse-drawn carriages and market stalls lined the vibrant thoroughfare. Travel further east to Limehouse and witness history unfold at the entrance to Regents Canal Dock in 1828. Frederick James Havell's artistic rendering transports us to a time when this bustling dock was a hub of activity, with ships unloading their precious cargo. Fast forward to 1969, as depicted in a BFI poster for Barney Platts-Mills' film "Bronco Bullfrog. " This snapshot encapsulates the rebellious spirit that permeated through Shoreditch during this period – an area known for its creative energy and counterculture movements. Marvel at The Harbour Masters office on Narrow Street in Limehouse around 1905. The artist's depiction showcases the architectural beauty that once graced this waterfront location – a testament to its importance as a trading port along the River Thames. Journey even further back in time with an enchanting view near Limehouse Bridge from 1751. Gaze upon this historical painting and imagine yourself standing on its banks, watching ships sail downriver towards distant horizons. Venture into Hackney's vibrant streets, where Redchurch Street intersects Turville Street. This corner is steeped in history and has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries – from humble beginnings to becoming one of London's trendiest neighborhoods today. Discover Arnold Circus within Boundary Estate - an iconic public space captured beautifully in both black-and-white photographs from 1907. These images transport us back over a century ago when social housing initiatives were transforming urban landscapes for better living conditions. Immerse yourself in artistry with "Deserted - A Foundling, " an oil-on-canvas study that evokes a sense of abandonment and longing.