Tenements Collection

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812535 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London
1812532 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, view of public gardens and flats, London, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812539 Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Poor children in an attic (engraving)
3101267 Poor children in an attic (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor children in an attic)

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Bellingham Estate: exterior of the Fellowship Inn public house, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812527 Bellingham Estate: exterior of the Fellowship Inn public house, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Merchiston, Edinburgh, 1951
Merchiston, Edinburgh, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND facing East. - 07/12/1951

Italian Family picks nuts in their apartment, NY, 1911 (b/w photo)
684864 Italian Family picks nuts in their apartment, NY, 1911 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mrs. Lucy Libertine and family: Johnnie, 4 years old; Mary, 6 years; Millie, 9 [)

East Hill Estate: exterior of Whitby Houses, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812601 East Hill Estate: exterior of Whitby Houses, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Demolition of houses in Rue de la pierre qui Rage, Marseille
Demolition of a street of old houses on Rue de la pierre qui Rage, set behind the Bourse in Marseille, France. The Palais de la Bourse is situated on the Canebiere

Lower East Side aerial view towards Brooklyn at twilight in New York, New York, USA

East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b / w photo)
1812604 East Hill Estate: exterior of Newlyn House, courtyard and flats, London, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Collingwood Estate: exterior of Bullen House, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812578 Collingwood Estate: exterior of Bullen House, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bethnal Green)

Kennington Park Estate: Lohmann House, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812627 Kennington Park Estate: Lohmann House, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lambeth)

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812629 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo)
684802 The Pallagi Family sewing trousers, 1912 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Pallagi family finishing pants, 17 Monroe St. N.Y. 2nd floor front)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914778 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, 3rd October 1913 (b / w photo)
5914777 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, 3rd October 1913 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914780 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914779 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

London slums, Seven Dials, c. 1872 (engraving)
3245501 London slums, Seven Dials, c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Macaulay Road, Macaulay Square, under construction, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812638 Macaulay Road, Macaulay Square, under construction, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Loughborough Road Estate: Chapel of Repose, London, 1935 (b / w photo)
1812636 Loughborough Road Estate: Chapel of Repose, London, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lambeth)

Holland Estate: exterior of Bernard House, London, 1929 (b / w photo)
1812623 Holland Estate: exterior of Bernard House, London, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812621 Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812614 East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812612 East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b / w photo)
1812603 East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with
1812599 East Hill Estate: construction work in progress, view of workers in a field with machinery, London, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Churchway Estate: Churchway Dwellings, London, 1905 (b / w photo)
1812576 Churchway Estate: Churchway Dwellings, London, 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Saint Pancras)

Browning Estate: exterior of Tennyson House, London, 1937 (b / w photo)
1812566 Browning Estate: exterior of Tennyson House, London, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Southwark)

Browning Estate: exterior of flats, London, 1935 (b / w photo)
1812565 Browning Estate: exterior of flats, London, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Southwark)

Among the Tenements in the Rear of Mulberry Street (litho)
6022005 Among the Tenements in the Rear of Mulberry Street (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Tenements in the Rear of Mulberry Street)

Their Only Safe Playground, in the Rear of the Tenements (b / w photo)
5215465 Their Only Safe Playground, in the Rear of the Tenements (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Only Safe Playground)

High Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870 s
6266122 High Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870s by Annan, Thomas (1829-87); (add.info.: Head of High Street, Glasgow, Scotland in the 1870 s)

Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870 s
6266121 Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 1870s by Annan, Thomas (1829-87); (add.info.: Bell Street from High Street, Glasgow, Scotland in the 1870 s)

Punch cartoon: Sanitary and Insanitary Matters (engraving)
6034652 Punch cartoon: Sanitary and Insanitary Matters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Punch, Volume 18)

London slums (photo)
609736 London slums (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London slums. Photograph.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Sutton Estate, Chelsea, Typical Three Room Tenements, Typical One Two and Three Room Tenements (litho)
3650863 Sutton Estate, Chelsea, Typical Three Room Tenements, Typical One Two and Three Room Tenements (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutton Estate)

Ragpickers Court, Mulberry Street, New York (engraving)
2812775 Ragpickers Court, Mulberry Street, New York (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragpickers Court, Mulberry Street, New York)

The occupant of the cellar (engraving)
3101269 The occupant of the cellar (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupant of the cellar)

Muswell Estate, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
1812645 Muswell Estate, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Muswell Estate: Murphy House, Borough Road)

Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812643 Millwall Estate, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Millwall Estate)

Loughborough Road Estate: Road, houses and trees, London, 1929 (b / w photo)
1812635 Loughborough Road Estate: Road, houses and trees, London, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b / w photo)
1812631 Kingsmead Estate: interior of flat, bed and fireplace, London, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Hackney)

Downham Estate: construction work in progress, London, 1925 (b / w photo)
1812591 Downham Estate: construction work in progress, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lewisham)

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"Capturing the Tenements: A Glimpse into Urban Life" Boundary Estate: Arnold Circus, 1907 (b/w photo) Step back in time to witness the humble beginnings of London's Boundary Estate at Arnold Circus, where a black and white photograph transports us to an era of tenement living. View of public gardens and flats, London Amidst the hustle and bustle of early 20th-century London, a serene oasis emerges at the Boundary Estate's public gardens - a testament to community spirit thriving amidst towering tenement buildings. Bellingham Estate: exterior of the Fellowship Inn public house, London, 1925 (b/w photo) Intriguingly captured in monochrome splendor is the Fellowship Inn on Bellingham Estate in 1925; this historic pub stands as a symbol of camaraderie within tightly-knit tenement communities. A Fish Auction in Columbia Market Journey through Columbia Market's vibrant atmosphere as fishmongers skillfully auction their catch amidst rows upon rows - an embodiment of urban livelihoods intertwining with daily life. Merchiston, Edinburgh, 1951 A snapshot from post-war Edinburgh reveals Merchiston's resilient spirit as its residents forge ahead amid challenging times – showcasing how even they are become havens for hope and perseverance. Demolition of houses in Rue de la pierre qui Rage, Marseille Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is the demolition process along Rue de la pierre qui Rage in Marseille – reminding us that while some tenements may fade away over time, their stories remain etched within city landscapes. Collingwood Estate: exterior of Bullen House, London, 1925 (b/w photo) Transport yourself back to Collingwood Estate circa 1925.