Evening Standard Collection

Shoe Lane
August 1919: The Daily Sketch, Evening Standard and Edward Hulton offices in Shoe Lane, off Fleet Street, home of Britains national press. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Late Stanley Lees Giffard, Esq. LL.D. 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Stanley Lees Giffard, Esq. LL.D. 1858. Portrait of a...distinguished political writer': founder and first editor of The Standard, a London newspaper. Dr

Newspaper sellers in Trafalgar Square, from Wonderful London
STC427926 Newspaper sellers in Trafalgar Square, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Newspaper sellers in Trafalgar Square (b / w photo)
3637647 Newspaper sellers in Trafalgar Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newspaper sellers in Trafalgar Square)

Lord Beaverbrook, 1926 (colour litho)
473331 Lord Beaverbrook, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Max" Aitken)

Actor David Jason outside ATV Thames, buying a newspaper. 6th February 1969

Marriage of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy, 24 April 1963. Front page of the Evening Standard newspaper

Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones, 6 May 1960. Front page of the Evening Standard newspaper

The Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Mrs Gamp. Never Mind, My Dear! You done yer werry best to win; which that Master Gladsting is such a huncommon strong boy

HALLEYs COMET, 1910. Cartoon from the front page of the New Bedford, Massachusetts, Evening Standard, 18 May 1910, the night that Halleys Comet was to wrap its tail around the earth

Highbury Quadrant Estate in London, 7th April 1970. (Photo by R. Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Paper Hoarding announcing more job losses infront of The Bank of England in London UK during the 2008 credit
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"Evening Standard: A Timeless Chronicle of London's Vibrant History" Step into the enchanting Shoe Lane, where the bustling streets echo with the whispers of captivating stories. From Trafalgar Square to every corner of this magnificent city, newspaper sellers proudly display their wares, offering a glimpse into London's vibrant past. In black and white, an iconic photograph captures the essence of Trafalgar Square's newspaper vendors. Their faces etched with determination and resilience, they embody the spirit that has fueled this metropolis for centuries. Lord Beaverbrook stands tall in a vivid lithograph from 1926, his influence shaping the very fabric of journalism. The marriage of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy on April 24th, 1963, graces our pages as a testament to love amidst royal grandeur. Princess Margaret's union with Antony Armstrong-Jones on May 6th, 1960 fills our headlines with romance and elegance. Yet not all tales are filled with joy; John Tenniel's poignant artwork depicting "The Fight at St. Stephens Academy" transports us back to a tumultuous era in history. On February 6th, 1969, actor David Jason steps outside ATV Thames to purchase his copy of Evening Standard—a snapshot capturing both celebrity allure and everyday routines intertwining seamlessly within our cityscape. But beyond these remarkable moments lies an even greater triumph—the indomitable human spirit reaching new heights. Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking journey into outer space reminds us that dreams can become reality when we dare to explore uncharted territories. For decades upon decades, it has chronicled London's ever-evolving narrative—its victories and defeats woven intricately together like threads in a tapestry. As we turn each page adorned by unforgettable images and compelling stories alike—we honor this timeless chronicle that continues to shape our beloved capital city.