Southwark Collection

LFDCA-LFB Lambeth HQ and Lambeth river station
A modernised Lambeth river fire station and the new fireboat London Phoenix, seen here from the north bank of the River Thames

Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Folly Ditch, Jacobs Island, (c1878). Jacobs Island, a notorious slum on the south bank of the River Thames in Bermondsey, London, was made famous in Charles Dickenss novel Oliver Twist

England, London, Southwark, Manze Pie and Mash Shop, Plate of Pie and Mash and Liquor

Pearly Kings & Queens
A procession of pearly Kings and Queens, Southwark, London

Agas Map of London, c1561. Sheet 10, showing part of Southwark, London Bridge, ships on the River Thames, part of the City of London and the Tower of London with its moat

Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving)
XOS1448854 Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes (Claes) Jansz (1586-1652); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London from South bank with its Tudor theatres)

London Life: Costermonger Pearly Kings and Queens, Southwark Date: circa 1940

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Southwark Fair / Hogarth
Southwark Fair Various performers compete to attract the publics attention

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Globe Theatre, Southwark, London, England

LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark
The London Fire Brigade encouraged, for very many years, a good public image by opening its doors to the public to special fire brigade displays

LCC-LFB Dennis motorised fire pump and crew
The introduction of the Dennis fire appliances would see the creation of dual-purpose fire engines capable of carrying either the 50 foot wheeled escape or, as here, adapted as a pump

LCC-MFB, HQ station, Southwark SE1
The new headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) opened in 1878 under its Chief Officer Captain Eyre Massey Shaw

Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark, south London
View of the entrance (right of centre) to the St Saviours Union workhouse on Mint Street, Southwark, south London. Passers-by include a man carrying a small child

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

A tug boat passes under Southwark Bridge, London
A tug boat passes under the newly re-opened Southwark Bridge on the Thames River in London, 1921. St Pauls Cathedral is seen silhouetted in the background. 1921

LCC-MFB horse-drawn steamer at Southwark
A horse-drawn steamer and crew at Southwark fire station, during the latter years of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (it was renamed the London Fire Brigade in 1904)

Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade
The headquarters of the London Fire Brigade on Southwark Bridge Road, with two horse-drawn fire engines passing in front, and passers by standing on both pavements

Southwark Military Hospital, Dulwich, South London
Ward blocks at Southwark Military Hospital which, during the First World War, was established in the St Saviours workhouse infirmary

Dockhead Folly, Bermondsey, London, 1820. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
Dockhead Folly, Bermondsey, London, 1820

Clink Street, London
Close to Southwark Cathedral, Clink Street was the site of the Clink Prison where, in the 16th century, heretics were held; the bridges are used for transportation of goods

Southwark Cathedral 1661
Southwark Cathedral: St Saviours (formerly St Mary Overy)

Pilgrims Depart / Chaucer
The Canterbury Pilgrims depart the Tabard Inn, Southwark and head away from London into Kent

England / London / General
The City of London, with Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, and Old St Pauls in the distance

LCC-MFB Headquarters station at Southwark SE1
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was created in 1866, having replaced the former London Fire Engine Establishment brigade. It moved from its former Watling Street HQ to the Southwark site due to

Southwark Military Hospital, Dulwich, South London
The entrance to Southwark Military Hospital which, during the First World War, was established in the St Saviours workhouse infirmary

Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange
Aftermath of a fire at the London Hop Exchange in Southwark Street on 20 October 1920. A board leaning up on the right lists the temporary addresses of the tenants

View of the (proposed) western archway of the Thames Tunnel, London, c1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark HQ
A self-propelled fire engine at LFB Southwark Headquarters, with firemen training

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill
Two firefighters taking part in a hose training drill

LFB Athletic Association Boxing Tournament programme
LFB Athletic Association Members Boxing Tournament programme for 19 November 1925

Queen Elizabeth II opening the new LFB Headquarters
Queen Elizabeth II with Commissioner Ronald James Dobson at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1

Uniform for School Team. Southwark Training Centre

City of London handcart with scrap bomb metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

Southwark SE1 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Southwark SE1 9

England, London, Southwark, Butlers Wharf and River Thames

The Great Hall, Dulwich College, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Dulwich College, (c1878). View of the boys public school in south-east London which was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, an Elizabethan actor

Newington Causeway
An early 20th century view of Newington Causeway, a road in Southwark, London, between the Elephant and Castle and Borough High Street. Date: 1908

The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, (1920)
The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, c1812, (1912). Holy Trinity Church, Clapham completed in 1775. From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

View of London, c1650, (19th century). Panoramic view of London from the South Bank showing the old St Pauls Cathedral before the Great Fire of London in 1666

Blackman Street, London, 1885. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
Blackman Street, London, 1885. From a private collection

The Home of Little Dorrit, the Old Marshalsea Prison, Southwark (engraving)
1050255 The Home of Little Dorrit, the Old Marshalsea Prison, Southwark (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of Little Dorrit)

UK, England, London, Southwark, The Shard from Millennium Bridge over River Thames

England, London, Bermondsey, Maltby Street Market, Street Stall Display of Scotch Eggs

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Southwark, a historic borough in London, is a treasure trove of captivating sights and intriguing tales. Step back in time to Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island, where the unknown creator's c1878 depiction transports you to an era long gone. Explore the streets on Agas Map of London from c1561, marveling at its evolution over centuries. Indulge your taste buds at Manze Pie and Mash Shop, savoring their famous Plate of Pie and Mash with Liquor—a true culinary delight that has stood the test of time. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture as you encounter Pearly Kings & Queens adorning their intricate outfits, paying homage to Southwark's rich heritage. Transport yourself even further into history with Panorama of London's 1616 engraving—let it transport you through time as you witness the cityscape unfold before your eyes. Discover the lively atmosphere Fair through Hogarth's masterful artistry—an event that once captivated locals and visitors alike. Witness bravery in action at LCC-LFB Fire display at Brigade HQ Southwark; feel admiration for those who risked their lives daily to protect this beloved borough. The list of fire stations provided by London Fire Engine Establishment showcases how safety was prioritized throughout history. Uncover more about Southwark's past through glimpses into everyday life—the bustling Costermonger markets teeming with activity or the grandeur depicted in London arms and seals. Witness progress as LCC-LFB Dennis motorized fire pump roars into action alongside its dedicated crew—a symbol of modernization shaping this ever-evolving borough. Finally, pay homage to LCC-MFB HQ station nestled within Southwark SE1—an emblematic landmark representing resilience amidst changing times. As you explore these hints scattered across different eras, let them guide your journey through enchanting Southwark, where history and modernity intertwine seamlessly.