Premises Collection

Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers
An advertisement for M Nairn & Co, floor cloth and linoleum manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with premises also in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Paris. circa 1883

Frederick Gorringes, London Department Store
The premises of Frederick Gorringes Ltd. - Buckingham Palace Road, London. A fine Department Store, opened in the early 1900s and closed sometime after 1960

A Flood at Staines
Flood water from the river Thames at Staines in Surrey, threatens the premises of Ws Biffen Boat Builder and the gasometer, one of the largest in the world

Cocktail Bar of the Bailie Nicol Jarvie Hotel, Aberfoyle, Scotland (b / w photo)
5990164 Cocktail Bar of the Bailie Nicol Jarvie Hotel, Aberfoyle, Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Biba move to Kensington Church Street
A highly publicised moving day for the Biba boutique of Barbara Hulanicki as around 60 models and well-known sixties personalities help to move the shop from its original Abingdon Road location to

Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Bridge Street, Ballater, near Milton of Tullich, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Showing Premises of MacKenzies Tobacconist Date: 1910s

Castle Hotel, Bakewell
Now called the Castle In, the premises is still in business over a century after this photo was taken. Ernest Battersby is standing in the doorway and the man sitting on the steps is named Ted Ellis

Lewisham Military Hospital, High Street, Lewisham
Lewisham Military Hospital operated during the First World War in the premises of the Lewisham Union workhouse. A large sign bearing the red cross symbol stands over the entrance. Date: Date unknown

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, showing a view along Henrietta Street from the corner of Bedford Street during the morning of 26 March 1959

London Leather Lane
The premises of a Dealer in old china are on the right

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

Mutoscope at Gravesend
New Road, Gravesend (Kent) - notice the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope (a forerunner of the cinema) - Admission Free !

Four boys in a street in the East End of London
Four boys walking along a street in the East End of London, passing the premises of the East End News. Two of them have bare feet. Two are wearing hoods, though it doesn t appear to be raining

Tobacconist - Treyer and Fribourg
The famous (and charming) 18th century tobacco, cigar and snuff shop Treyer and Fribourg at 34 Haymarket, London, SW1. The shop enjoyed the patronage of George III

The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. - New York
The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. - 199, 201 and 203 Cherry Street, New York, USA. The old windmill of 1776 and the modern mill of 1876. Date: circa 1890

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

Bleeding Heart Yard
Many small businesses, including a paper merchant, have their premises here

High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex
High Street, Burnham on Crouch, near Maldon, Essex, England. Showing Shop/Premises of J Watt Stationer and The Old Ship Hotel Date: 1910s

Shaftesbury Homes Fortescue House, Twickenham
Shaftesbury Homes School for Boys at Fortescue House, Hampton Road Twickenham, opened in 1937. It had previously been located in premises at London Road, Twickenham. Date: circa 1937

Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, Lancashire
The Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, opened in 1927 in premises of former Jubilee Cottage Hospital

Shops at Caledonian Road, North London. Date: circa 1905

The Parade, Parkgate, Cheshire
The Parade, Parkgate, Wirral, near Neston, Cheshire, England. Showing Premises of J Bushell - Fisherman Date: 1900s

Birmingham General Hospital
A view of Birmingham General Hospital, founded in 1779. The institution, which was also a teaching hospital, moved to the Steelhouse Lane premises shown here in 1897. Date: circa 1905

The London Salvage Corps HQ, 40-42 Watling Street
Built in 1907 and located in the City of London, the headquarters station of the London Salvage Corps until it moved to its new premises in 1960

High Street, Pembury, Kent
High Street, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Showing premises of G Parks - Saddler Date: 1900s

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Holborn Military Hospital, Mitcham
The Holborn Military Hospital operated during the latter part of the First World War in the premises of the Holborn Union workhouse at Mitcham

Notting Hill Gate and Coronet Theatre, West London
Notting Hill Gate (looking west) and Coronet Theatre, West London. Date: circa 1905

Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Gloucesterhire. From 1948, the premises served as St Josephs Approved School for Roman Catholic Girls

Skelton Street, Colne, Lancashire
Skelton Street, Colne, near Nelson, Lancashire, England. Showing Shop-front/Premises and Austin Delivery Van of Brown Bros - Confectioners Date: 1930s

Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse
The removal of inmates from the Fylde Unions old workhouse at Kirkham to its new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. Scenes include children, elderly inmates, staff, and beds in a dormitory. Date: 1907

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

MOROCCO. Rabat. The Gate of Ambassadors leading to the premises of Royal Palace

Grim Grimsby
A Humber storm breaking over the dock area at Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Note the rows of little back-to- back houses, interspersed with small industrial premises

Bradbury Jones, Leader Cycle Shop, Carmarthen, Wales
D Bradbury Jones & Co shop premises, The Leader Cycle & Motor Works, Carmarthen, Wales. circa 1901

Western Garage and Engineering Works, Newton Abbot, Devon, fitted with two Kinnear rolling metal shutters. circa 1930s

Shop-front - Premises of Luke Dent - Barber, Sheffield, York
Shop-front/Premises of Luke Dent - Barber, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Firefighters at scene of commercial premises fire
Firefighters working at the scene of a commercial premises fire, South Woodford, London

London Museum 1914
Starting life in 1911 in Kensington Palace, this Museum moves in 1914 to these premises at Lancaster House, St James, before going back to Kensington Palace after WW2

W D & H O Wills cigarette factory, Swindon, Wiltshire, showing an engine in a railway siding, and a Kinnear rolling metal shutter at the entrance to the factory

Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935
Looking up Lemon Street, a 20 ton girder arriving for the building of the Plaza Cinema with a large crowd of onlookers across the road. S

Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966
A view of Fore Street on a sunny day, looking up towards the junction with Queen Street. Signage on the buildings includes M. Ead, Liddicoat, Whiteway, Pascal s, Ivy Leaf Cafe and Lloyds Bank

Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking down Pike Street to Market Street, with the Guildhall and clock tower on the junction of Pike Street, Fore Street and Market Street

Market Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
A view of Market Street taken from the bottom of Castle Hill, looking along the length of Market Street to the junction of Pike Street and Fore Street

Skircoat Depot, Halifax Corporation Tramways, Halifax, West Yorkshire, fitted with a Kinnear patent steel rolling shutter. Date: circa 1930s

Sun Buildings, Spooners Corner, Plymouth, showing Farrows Bank Ltd and other premises. circa 1910s

Fatal fire at HMV record store, Oxford Street, London
Fatal fire at the HMV record store, Oxford Street, London, 27 December 1937, showing firefighters in action with hoses at night. Date: 1937

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Step into the world of premier premises: From linoleum manufacturers to department stores, discover the finest establishments across London and beyond. Explore Frederick Gorringes, a haven for luxury shopping in the heart of London. Take a stroll down Bridge Street in Ballater, Aberdeenshire and immerse yourself in its charming atmosphere. Experience the vibrant Leather Lane market in London, where hidden treasures await. Witness Biba's iconic move to Kensington Church Street, marking a new era of style and elegance. Uncover the historical significance of Lewisham Military Hospital on High Street - a testament to bravery and sacrifice. Navigate through traffic congestion at Covent Garden as you witness the bustling energy of city life unfold before your eyes. Step back in time with Mutoscope at Gravesend - an enchanting glimpse into early entertainment technology. Marvel at the power of nature during a flood at Staines - reminding us of our vulnerability amidst Mother Nature's force. Capture moments frozen in time as four boys roam the streets of East End London - their innocence echoing through generations past. Indulge your senses at Treyer and Fribourg Tobacconist, where exquisite aromas fill every corner. Finally, unwind at Aberfoyle's Bailie Nicol Jarvie Hotel Cocktail Bar - an oasis nestled amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscapes (b/w photo). These premier premises offer glimpses into different worlds; each one telling its own unique story.