Lothbury Collection

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860
3480042 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855
3480004 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860
3479989 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury
The very grand looking hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury

London City Churches: St Margaret, Lothbury (b / w photo)
6028121 London City Churches: St Margaret, Lothbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Margaret, Lothbury)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

North and West Front of the Bank of England from Lothbury
931573 North and West Front of the Bank of England from Lothbury, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

The Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury (engraving)
1606972 The Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury)

The New Railway Telegraph Office, Lothbury (engraving)
1594601 The New Railway Telegraph Office, Lothbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Railway Telegraph Office, Lothbury)

Exterior of the Central Telegraph Station, Founders-Court, Lothbury (engraving)
1606971 Exterior of the Central Telegraph Station, Founders-Court, Lothbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of the Central Telegraph Station)

The Lord Mayors Procession (engraving)
1590747 The Lord Mayors Procession (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Procession)

The Northern Assurance Companys Offices (b / w photo)
3650476 The Northern Assurance Companys Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northern Assurance Companys Offices)

The hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury (engraving)
608010 The hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, Lothbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station)

Lothbury, 1797 (litho)
5226996 Lothbury, 1797 (litho) by Malton, Thomas (1748-1804) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lothbury, 1797. Illustration for Engravings)

Metropolitan Improvements, Lothbury (engraving)
1101352 Metropolitan Improvements, Lothbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Improvements, Lothbury)

Exterior of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, founder s-court, Lothbury, London, at the rear of the Bank of England. Date: 1848

City of London EC2R 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC2R 7

A Glimpse of Lothbury at Noon on a Business Day, c1935. Creator: Walter Benington
A Glimpse of Lothbury at Noon on a Business Day, c1935. Top-hatted bankers on Lothbury, a street in the City of London. The doorway is that of the National Bank of Australasia

Bank in Lothbury
The premises of the London and Westminster Bank. Date: 1846

Bank of England
Lothbury Court, in the new buildings of the Bank. Date: circa 1820

Lothbury Street, London, 1845
Engraving showing the scene in Lothbury Street, London, 1845

London / Bank of England
Bank of England, from Lothbury

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Lothbury, a historic district in the heart of London, is steeped in rich history and architectural marvels. One notable landmark is the Hall of the Central Electric Telegraph Station, which stands as a testament to technological advancements that revolutionized communication. Another gem within Lothbury is St Margaret's Church, its timeless beauty captured in a captivating black and white photograph. As we delve deeper into the past, an engraving transports us back to London in 1560. The bustling streets come alive with people going about their daily lives amidst charming Tudor architecture. Lothbury has long been intertwined with finance and commerce, exemplified by the North and West Front of the Bank of England majestically rising from its surroundings. The advancement of telegraph technology becomes evident through engravings showcasing The Central Electric Telegraph Station and The New Railway Telegraph Office. These structures were at the forefront of connecting people across vast distances like never before. Founders-Court reveals yet another facet of Lothbury's telegraphic prominence with an exterior glimpse into the Central Telegraph Station. This hub served as a vital link for transmitting messages swiftly across great distances, not only witness to technological progress but also played host to grand events such as The Lord Mayor's Procession depicted vividly through an enchanting engraving. It showcases pomp and pageantry that have graced these historical streets for centuries. Amidst all this activity, businesses thrived within Lothbury's confines; one such example being The Northern Assurance Company's Offices captured beautifully in monochrome photography. A lithograph from 1797 offers a glimpse into how Lothbury appeared during that era – capturing its charm frozen in time for future generations to admire. Metropolitan Improvements further highlight how this district evolved over time while retaining its unique character. Lothbury stands today as both guardian and storyteller - preserving remnants of our collective heritage while embracing modernity.