Villiers Street Collection

Corner of Villiers Street, Charing Cross, 1896. Artist: Joseph Pennell
Corner of Villiers Street, Charing Cross, 1896. Street scene near Charing Cross Station in London. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1896]

Villiers Street, Charing Cross
LLM458608 Villiers Street, Charing Cross by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villiers Street, Charing Cross)

Tameside OL6 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tameside OL6 6

The Charing-Cross Railway: covered way leading to the platform, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Charing-Cross Railway: covered way leading to the platform, 1864. In no part of London has a greater improvement been made than upon the spot where Hungerford Market once stood

The Charing-Cross Railway: temporary entrance to the station from Villiers-Street, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Charing-Cross Railway: temporary entrance to the station from Villiers-Street, [London], 1864. The temporary entrance to the station will hereafter serve only for empty cabs

Sunderland SR1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland SR1 1

East Hertfordshire SG13 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hertfordshire SG13 7

Neath Port Talbot SA13 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Neath Port Talbot SA13 1

Nuneaton & Bedworth CV11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Nuneaton & Bedworth CV11 5

Bury BL9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bury BL9 6

London at night: View from Villiers Street, Charing Cross (b / w photo)
6006231 London at night: View from Villiers Street, Charing Cross (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from Villiers Street, Charing Cross)

The Charing-Cross Railway (engraving)
1103101 The Charing-Cross Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charing-Cross Railway)

Charing Cross Station, London: The temporary entrance to the station from Villiers Street (engraving)
586510 Charing Cross Station, London: The temporary entrance to the station from Villiers Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charing Cross Station)

Wolverhampton WV13 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wolverhampton WV13 1

Westminster WC2N 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster WC2N 6

Swansea SA1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swansea SA1 2

Tameside SK14 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tameside SK14 2

Walsall WS1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Walsall WS1 4

Hartlepool TS24 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hartlepool TS24 7

Staffordshire ST3 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST3 4

Preston PR1 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Preston PR1 7

Neath Port Talbot SA11 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Neath Port Talbot SA11 2

Wrexham LL13 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL13 7

Wyre Forest DY10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY10 1

County Durham DL16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DL16 6

Warwick CV32 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Warwick CV32 5

Coventry CV2 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Coventry CV2 4

Burnley BB12 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Burnley BB12 8

Burnley BB11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Burnley BB11 5

Birmingham B18 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Birmingham B18 4

Villiers Street Section of the Victoria Garden and a View of the Cecil Hotel, c1935. The Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, London, with the Cecil Hotel (built 1886)

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Step back in time to the bustling corner of Villiers Street, Charing Cross in 1896, as captured by artist Joseph Pennell. This vibrant street was a hub of activity, connecting various towns and cities like Sunderland SR1 1, East Hertfordshire SG13 7, Neath Port Talbot SA13 1 and more through its strategic location. As night falls over London, the view from Villiers Street becomes even more enchanting. A black and white photograph captures the city's charm under the moonlight. The nearby Charing-Cross Railway engraving showcases the importance of this street as a vital transportation link. Charing Cross Station stands proudly at one end with its temporary entrance depicted in an engraving. It served as a gateway for travelers coming from Wolverhampton WV13 1, Westminster WC2N 6, Swansea SA1 2 and Tameside SK14 2 among other places. Villiers Street itself exudes character with its unique architecture and lively atmosphere. Passersby would have been greeted by shops, cafes, and perhaps even street performers entertaining crowds. Today, while much has changed since Pennell's depiction over a century ago, Villiers Street still retains its historical significance within London's landscape. Whether you're exploring charming corners or embarking on new adventures beyond its borders; this iconic street continues to be a symbol of connection between different parts of England.