Sloane Collection

The River Westbourne running through Sloane Square tube stat
A conduit containing the overflow from the Serpentine running above the platforms at Sloane Square underground station. Date: 1909

Sloane Square, London. Date: circa 1910s

Kings Road viewed from Sloane Square, Chelsea, London

Longwood, Napoleons Residence at St. Helena, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was exiled on the island of Saint Helena from 1815 until his death

Bonaparte Checking The French Retreat at Marengo, 1800, (1896). The Battle of Marengo was fought on 14 June 1800 between French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Advertisement for Daimler hire cars with chauffeur
Advertisement for Daimler hire cars, complete with chauffeur. Showing a Daimler landaulette in front of a large country house. Date: circa 1930s

Cordia sebestena, geiger tree
Engraving from Natural History of Jamaica Tab 164 by Sir Hans Sloane. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Peter Jones, London
MR. PETER JONES, GENERAL DRAPER, SILK MERCER, OUT FITTER AND FURNISHER. The Sloane Square shopping emporium in the late 19th century

Murat Leading The Cavalry at Jena, 14 October 1806, (1896). Joachim-Napoleon Murat (1767-1815) was a Marshal of France and Admiral of France under the reign of Napoleon

Sloane Street, London, SW

Sloane Street, Pimlico Borders, London

Sloane Square Station
A street scene outside Sloane Square Underground station in Chelsea, London, with frequent trains to the City on the District Railway

Hans Sloane / W Holl Eng
SIR HANS SLOANE British physician and naturalist

Destruction of Retreating Russians at Satschan Lake, 1805, (1896). Retreat by Russian forces that had been defeated by the French at the Battle of Austerlitz

Napoleon at St. Helena, c1815, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) during his exile on the island of Saint Helena. Typogravure after the painting made in 1894 by L Kratke

Defence of the Granary at Essling, 1809, (1896). Scene from the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 21-22 May 1809. Austrian grenadiers attempt to storm the fortified granary

Advertisement Photograph, Woman Smiling Outdoors
An advertisement photograph portraying a stylish young woman wearing a yellow top and gloves, smiling as she places her hands on her shoulders

Matilda Charlotte Wood, English actress and theatre manager
Matilda Charlotte Wood, English actress (known as Mrs John Wood). She managed the Court Theatre (Sloane Square, London) between 1883 and 1891, including several productions of Pinero's plays

Sloane Stephens Usa The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon, London, England 29 June 2012 THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 THE ALL ENGLAND TENNIS CLUB, WIMBLEDON

The Farmers Wife, The Devonshire Comedy by Eden Phillpotts, at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London Date: 20th century

Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, 1927
Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, based at 47 Sloane Street, London, SW1, 1927 Date: 1927

The West-End Railway District, London (engraving)
1610046 The West-End Railway District, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West-End Railway District, London)

Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920), writer and fencer, pictured posing in his study at his home in Sloane Gardens, London. Part of a long running series in The Tatler depicting literary figures in their

Sir Hans Sloane, 1st Baronet (1660-1753), a British physician, naturalist and collector noted for bequeathing his collection of 71, 000 items to the British nation

Underground railway, scenes from three stations, London -- Mansion House (District Line), Sloane Square (District Line), and the ticket office at Shepherds Bush (Central Line). Date: 1903

Elisabeth Welch at home in Cottage Walk, off Sloane Street, London. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933

Omnibus on the road 1905
Up-to-date, new omnibus being put to the road by the London General Omnibus Company. Date: 1905

Montague House, now the British Museum, 1813 (engraving)
STC190643 Montague House, now the British Museum, 1813 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chelsea War Memorial - Sloane Square, London Date: circa 1919

WALTER JONES SHOP
The exterior of Walter Jones, Sloane Street, London, a shop which sells hand bags, and other leather goods as well as photograph frames Date: circa 1912

G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. George Edwards (1694- 1773) English naturalist and ornithologist, he studied natural history

The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, c1876. Victorian facade of the Natural History Museum by Gibbs and Canning Limited

General Jean-Baptiste Kleber, c1800, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
General Jean-Baptiste Kleber, c1800, (1896). General Kleber (1753-1800), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars. Engraving after the painting by Jean-Baptiste-Paulin Guerin

The Example. - Kleber at the Assault of Acre, 1799, (1896). General Kleber (1753-1800), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars

Bonaparte, Kleber, Eugene De Beauharnais, Lasalle and Junot at the Tivoli Garden in Cairo, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in Cairo during his Egyptian campaign, 1798-1801

Bonaparte in Egypt, 1798-1801, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) during his Egyptian campaign. Typogravure after the painting made c1880s by Edouard Detaille

Bonapartes Termination of the Interview with the Austrian Envoy, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) gesticulates over smashed crockery

Bonaparte With The Savants in Egypt, c1801, (1896). Typogravure after the painting by Maurice Orange. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume II, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co

Bonaparte Before the Sphinx, 1886, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Bonaparte Before the Sphinx, 1886, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in Egypt c1798-1801. Engraving after the painting made in 1886, entitled L Oedipe, by JL Gerome

The French Before The Ducal Palace, Venice, 1797, (1896). On 15 May 1797 the Doge left the Ducal Palace and the Provisional Municipality established itself there

Eugenie Bernardine-Desiree Clary - Mme. Bernadotte; Queen of Sweden, 1811, (1896). Eugenie Bernardine Desiree Clary (1777-1860) was Queen of Sweden and Norway

Capture of the Pass of Tarvis, 1797, (1896). Artist: E. G. H. Del Orme
Capture of the Pass of Tarvis, 1797, (1896). The Battle of Tarvis (Tarvisio, northern Italy): Napoleon attacked several columns of the retreating Habsburg Austrian army led by Archduke Charles

The Battle of Quiberon, 1795, (1896). In July, 1795, six thousand French emigres were landed at Quiberon, in Brittany, under the protection of an English fleet

Lazare-Nicolas-Marguerite Carnot, c1800-1823, (1896). Artist: R. G. Tietze
Lazare-Nicolas-Marguerite Carnot, c1800-1823, (1896). War Minister of France 1793-95, popularly called The Organizer of Victory

Bonaparte Explaining His Plan for the Taking of Toulon, 1793, (1896). Typogravure after the painting by Andre Castaigne. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I, by William Milligan Sloane

The Conquest of Holland, 1795, (1896). Artist: JW Evans
The Conquest of Holland, 1795, (1896). The French, under Pichegru, taking advantage of the ice-bridges formed by the severe cold in the early party of 1795, overran Holland

The Supper of Beaucaire, 1793, (1896). Le souper de Beaucaire was a political pamphlet written by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in 1793

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Sloane: A Historical Gem in the Heart of London Step into Sloane Square tube station and you'll find yourself immersed in the rich history of this vibrant neighborhood. As you exit, take a moment to appreciate the picturesque River Westbourne flowing gracefully nearby, adding charm to this bustling area. Welcome to Sloane Square, located in Chelsea, London. This iconic square offers a splendid view of Kings Road, where elegant shops and boutiques line the streets. It's no wonder that Sloane Square has become synonymous with luxury and style. Did you know that Longwood was once Napoleon's residence at St. Helena? Transport yourself back to 1896 as you imagine Bonaparte checking on the French retreat at Marengo during his reign. The echoes of history are palpable here. Intriguingly, an advertisement for Daimler hire cars with chauffeurs captures the essence of sophistication that permeates through Sloane Square. Picture yourself cruising down its streets in one of these luxurious vehicles - a truly unforgettable experience. Nature lovers will be delighted by Cordia sebestena, also known as geiger tree, which adds bursts of vibrant color amidst the urban landscape. Its presence reminds us that even amidst city life, nature always finds a way to thrive. For those fascinated by military history, Murat leading the cavalry at Jena on October 14th, 1806 is an image worth exploring further from 1896 archives. These historical events bring depth and character to Sloane Street - another prominent location within this remarkable district. As we wander along Sloane Street towards Pimlico Borders in London’s southwest corner, we can't help but admire its architectural beauty blending seamlessly with modernity. The juxtaposition creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Finally arriving at Sloane Square Station feels like stepping into a time capsule honoring Hans Sloane himself – depicted beautifully by W Holl Eng – whose legacy lives on in this remarkable neighborhood.