Millbank Collection

Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Westminster, London, 1909
Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Baltic Wharf, Millbank, Westminster, London, March 1909. Entrance to the yard, with wooden figures salvaged from ships decorating the sign

Vauxhall Bridge
from Millbank, before the river was embanked

The London County Council Millbank Estate, Westminster, London

Ground plan of Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862

Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. Creator: William Parrott
Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. View of Millbank with the River Thames to the right, showing Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)
603126 Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge, London)

Prison / Millbank
A bird s-eye view

Millbank Penitentiary
MILLBANK PENITENTIARY with a carriers wagon passing on its way from Gloucester and Cirencester

Millbank Prison / Ackerman
Millbank prison was conceived by Jeremy Bentham whose goal was that prisoners would receive just punishment while developing an appreciation of labour. It was completed in 1821

Millbank, Tewkesbury by Terry Whitworth

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Europe, England, London, Westminster. Red phone box on Millbank Date: 04/08/2006

Autumn Morning, Millbank (colour litho)
6022678 Autumn Morning, Millbank (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn Morning, Millbank)

Housing of the working classes (b / w photo)
6013480 Housing of the working classes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housing of the working classes)

Prison Life in England, Part II (engraving)
1052734 Prison Life in England, Part II (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison Life in England, Part II, the Career of a Convict)

Vauxhall Bridge from Millbank, from London and it
931615 Vauxhall Bridge from Millbank, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens, Millbank, London, 1 June 1803 (engraving)
586304 Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens, Millbank, London, 1 June 1803 (engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to a ball at Ranelagh Gardens)

Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, from London and it
931616 Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

South View of Westminster from Millbank where the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer empties into the Thames (engraving)
611008 South View of Westminster from Millbank where the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer empties into the Thames (engraving) by English School

Millbank Estate, London, 1906 (b / w photo)
1812640 Millbank Estate, London, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info)

Lambeth Palace from Millbank 1860
A view of Lambeth Palace across the River Thames. Date: 1860

The Grafton Galleries (engraving)
1604064 The Grafton Galleries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grafton Galleries. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1893)

Religious Services in Gaol (engraving)
1049086 Religious Services in Gaol (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religious Services in Gaol)

Entrance to the new Crafton Galleries (engraving)
604547 Entrance to the new Crafton Galleries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the new Crafton Galleries, on Millbank, London)

The Gallery of British Art at Millbank (engraving)
604571 The Gallery of British Art at Millbank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gallery of British Art at Millbank, to be erected by Mr Henry Tate)

View up the River Thames from Millbank (engraving)
587804 View up the River Thames from Millbank (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View up the River Thames from Millbank, London)

Thames Craft (engraving)
587789 Thames Craft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames craft, a scene from Millbank, on the Thames, London)

Crowds waiting for access to Westminster Hall, during the lying in state of George V
STC444635 Crowds waiting for access to Westminster Hall, during the lying in state of George V, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

London: The Tate Gallery, Millbank (b / w photo)
6026841 London: The Tate Gallery, Millbank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tate Gallery, Millbank)

Doorways of other times that have survived the housebreakers (b / w photo)
3637678 Doorways of other times that have survived the housebreakers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)
652046 Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank, 1797 (pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Towne, Francis (1740-1816); 18.4x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Stairs, from Millbank)

The Penitentiary, Millbank, London, as it appeared from the river during the fire on the night of 7 October 1835
584882 The Penitentiary, Millbank, London, as it appeared from the river during the fire on the night of 7 October 1835 (coloured engraving) by English School

Grounds on the south of Westminster, including the Timber Yard on Millbank (engraving)
611007 Grounds on the south of Westminster, including the Timber Yard on Millbank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grounds on the south of Westminster)

Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire (engraving)
1608718 Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Vauxhall Railway Station by Fire)

Lambeth Palace, from Millbank, in 1860 (engraving)
3637173 Lambeth Palace, from Millbank, in 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Palace, from Millbank, in 1860)

View of Westminster taken from Millbank (engraving)
611010 View of Westminster taken from Millbank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Government help for the unemployed (engraving)
614591 Government help for the unemployed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government help for the unemployed: sketches in and out of Millbank Prison)

Millbank, about 1800 (engraving)
654282 Millbank, about 1800 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millbank, about 1800)

Millbank, Westminster (colour litho)
6022717 Millbank, Westminster (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millbank, Westminster)

Museums and Art Galleries in London used to house government departments during World War I (b / w photo)
6015412 Museums and Art Galleries in London used to house government departments during World War I (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Millbank Estate, London, 1909 (b / w photo)
1812641 Millbank Estate, London, 1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Millbank Estate, Hogarth Buildings)

Prison Life in England, Part III (engraving)
1052760 Prison Life in England, Part III (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison Life in England, Part III, the Career of a Convict)

The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London (colour photo)
3093759 The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London)

A view of the River Thames, London. October 1934

Millbank, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Millbank, 1861

PRISON / MAT-MAKING / 1873
A convict in his cell, making mats. Date: 1873

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England, London, Westminster, Pimlico, Exterior of Millbank Tower offices, formerly Vickers Tower often used by major political parties due to its proximity to the Houses of Parliament along

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Millbank, a historic district nestled in the heart of Westminster, London, holds an intriguing past that weaves together tales of art, industry, and incarceration. From the imposing ships' figureheads adorning Castles Shipbreaking Yard's gate in 1909 to the modern marvels like Millbank Tower under construction in SW1, this area has witnessed remarkable transformations. One cannot overlook the iconic London County Council Millbank Estate which stands as a testament to urban planning excellence. Its architectural beauty harmoniously blends with its surroundings while providing homes for countless residents over the years. Delving deeper into history reveals William Parrott's captivating depiction from 1840. This artwork transports us back to a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages traversed cobbled streets and gas lamps illuminated the way. However, not all aspects of Millbank's past are idyllic. The ground plan Prison reminds us of its dark legacy as a penitentiary where individuals were incarcerated for their transgressions against society. Ackerman's portrayal offers glimpses into this foreboding institution that once stood on these very grounds. Yet amidst somber reflections lies Vauxhall Bridge connecting both sides of the Thames River—a symbol of unity and progress within this vibrant neighborhood. It serves as a gateway between historical landmarks such as Tate Britain Staircase at one end and Imperial Chemical House at another—an embodiment of industrial prowess that shaped this area's identity. As we explore old maps like "A MAPP" from 1720 engraved with meticulous detail, it becomes evident how time has molded Millbank into what it is today—a captivating blend of heritage and contemporary allure. Tate Britain Staircase stands proudly nearby; its grandeur beckoning art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in masterpieces housed within its walls. Intriguingly diverse yet undeniably connected through time, Millbank continues to evolve—embracing its past while embracing the future.