Feb21 Collection

Advertisement for Verreys restaurant on Regent Street, a popular West End haunt since it opened in 1825 - sadly no more. Date: 1952

King George VI in USA, ILN cover
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 17th June 1939, featuring King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first king and queen of England to visit America

Front cover of a TSB Christmas Annual 1946, with a very modern Santa Claus choosing to deliver presents by car. Date: 1946

Young Edwardian woman and plant
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Krakatoa volanic eruption, 1883
Cover of The Illustrated London News, 8th September 1883 with three pictures about the volcanic eruption of the island of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait which began on the afternoon of Sunday

Colour photograph of a girl guide in uniform. Date: c. 1930
Colour photograph of a girl guide in uniform. Date: c.1930

Annotated illustration warning about the dangers of tight laced corsets on the female body. Date: 1906

Theatre programme front cover for the London Palladium in 1952, with glamorous theatre goers arriving for its autumn variety show, Wonderful Time, starring, among others

A group of working class men and boys, c. 1900. Date: c. 1900
A group of working class men and boys, c.1900. Date: c.1900

Two mature women with a younger man pose for a snap on a bench along the sea front at an unidentified British resort. Date: c.1950

Group of factory workers, c. 1910
Large group of working class men outside a factory

Art deco style illustration showing a lady wrapping a variety of colourful Christmas presents. Date: 1946

Dr. Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips (1921 - 1975), American archaeologist and oil magnate who led some of the first archaeological expeditions in the areas that are part of modern-day Yemen and Oman

View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell

Front cover of The Playgoer magazine, featuring an illustration of two female theatre goers by John Hassall. Date: 1902

Jewish traders in Petticoat Lane (Middlesex Street) in the East End of London. " Here ye are! Here ye are! Any price you like, I don t care!" Date: 1884

The labours of the XII months set out in new pictures and old proverbs. Illustration from the English Illustrated Magazine featuring a mummer arriving at a home on a cold December night while a

View of The Chop Room fireplace inside the atmospheric Old Cheshire Cheese pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

A cosy corner in the Old Cheshire Cheese, the famous old pub off Fleet Street in London. Date: 1884

The staircase inside the famous Old Cheshire Cheese pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

The Chop Room inside the Old Cheshire Cheese pub off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Entrance of the Old Cheshire Cheese, the famous old pub just off Londons Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Poem illustrated by Walter Crane. Date: 1884

Entrance to the historic pub, the Old Cheshire Cheese in Wine Office Court, just off Fleet Street. Date: 1884

Three children in fancy dress, one as Little Bo-Peep, another as a Native American.. Date: c.1925

O Susie, is you going for a bathe or to a fancy dress ball? A topical postcard commenting on the fashion for flamboyant beach pyjamas in the 1920s and 30s. Date: c.1930

Bonzo has a go at cocktail making. Date: c. 1930
Bonzo has a go at cocktail making. Date: c.1930

Members of the Guild of the Poor Brave Things established to help crippled and otherwise handicapped youngsters learn crafts and trades, seen in their workshop at the training school of the guild

Helen Gladstone (1849 - 1925), youngest daughter of British Prime Minister, William Gladstone; British educationist and vice-principal at Newnham College in Cambridge. Date: 1906

Three ladies posing for a studio photograph in a fake car. Date: c. 1900
Three ladies posing for a studio photograph in a fake car. Date: c.1900

A little boy beaming widely as he gets a push on a garden swing. Another boy, possibly his brother, waits his turn. Date: c.1950

A little boy being pushed on a swing. Date: c. 1950
A little boy being pushed on a swing. Date: c.1950

Back view of two ladies walking along an unidentified sea front arm in arm. Date: c.1948-1952

A family, three adults and a little girl, sitting in a rustic, trellis garden room outside. They re drinking wine so are likely to be French! Date: 1890s

Multiple studio photographs of a young woman, 1940s. Date: 1940s

A group of children lined up for a photograph in a terraced street. Date: 1930s

Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c. 1935
Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c.1935

Three children in a very impressive toy car. We can only hope the baby at the front isn t in charge of steering. Date: c.1910

A group of happy holidaymakers at the Rathcoole guest house, pose for a photograph outside the entrance. Date: c.1925

The worlds largest single oilfield: Kuwait and its fabulously rich ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to Kuwait

Gathering it in: the camera in the far south. Page from The Illustrated London News, 26th August 1922, with a photograph by Herbert Ponting of the Castle Iceberg lit by artificial light in the depths

Wreck of HMS Wasp, British gun-boat, at Tory Island, Donegal, north coast of Ireland, 1884

Proclamation against Sinn Fein in Dublin. A group outside its headquarters in Harcourt Street

Rev. W. Carlile found of the Church Army, lantern slide
William Carlile, founder of the Church Army, shown giving a lantern slide lecture

If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his

Mosaic pavement at Bucklersbury, London 1869
Discovery of a mosaic pavement in Bucklersbury. Date: 1869

Front cover of Illustrated magazine, special souvenir issue, featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1952

WW1 - war in Galician - Russian troops bivouacking
The Fighting for the Carpathian passes - Russian infantry bivouacking in a forest at sunrise

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"feb21: A Glimpse into London's Rich History and Cultural Delights" King George VI in USA, ILN cover: Reflecting on the historic visit of King George VI to the United States, capturing a moment of diplomatic significance. Advertisement for Verreys restaurant on Regent Street: Discovering Verreys, a beloved West End establishment since its inception, where culinary delights meet sophistication. Young Edwardian woman and plant: Unveiling the elegance and grace of an Edwardian era woman amidst nature's beauty, showcasing timeless charm. View of Wanstead House, the seat of Earl of Tilney (Tylney): Journey back to 1775 with Harrison's History of London as we admire Colen Campbell's architectural masterpiece nestled in Wanstead. Theatre programme front cover for the London Palladium in 1952: Relishing in the glitz and glamour that adorned one of London's iconic theaters during a vibrant era. Krakatoa volcanic eruption, 1883: Witnessing nature's fury through breathtaking visuals from one of history's most catastrophic volcanic events. Dr. Wendell Phillips: Celebrating the contributions and wisdom imparted by Dr. Wendell Phillips—an influential figure who left an indelible mark on society. Front cover of The Playgoer magazine featuring two female theatre illustrations: Immersing ourselves in the world of theater through captivating artwork that captures both imagination and talent. Jewish traders in Petticoat Lane (Middlesex Street) in East End London: Exploring cultural diversity within bustling markets as Jewish traders bring vibrancy to Petticoat Lane—a true reflection of cosmopolitan London life. The labours of XII months set out in new pictures and old proverbs: Embarking on a visual journey depicting ancient proverbs intertwined with vivid imagery representing each month’s unique essence.