West Smithfield Collection

A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438448 A Map of Clerkenwell, City of London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak
FLO5000669 View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak, chestnut and plaster. Man on a ladder lighting a gas lantern

Workmens Entrance of the London Printing and Publishing Companys Premises, West Smithfield (engraving)
3638113 Workmens Entrance of the London Printing and Publishing Companys Premises, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School

Church of St Bartholomew the Less, West Smithfield (engraving)
582740 Church of St Bartholomew the Less, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Bartholomew the Less, West Smithfield)

St Bartholomews Hospital (b / w photo)
3628498 St Bartholomews Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bartholomews Hospital)

Proposed dead meat and poultry market, West Smithfield (engraving)
585249 Proposed dead meat and poultry market, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Proposed dead meat and poultry market)

Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w / c on paper)
582676 Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Lane, West Smithfield)

King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in West Smithfield, London (engraving)
606297 King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in West Smithfield, London (engraving) by English School

New Receiving Room at St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield (engraving)
1620135 New Receiving Room at St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Receiving Room at St Bartholomews Hospital)

The New Premises of the London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, West Smithfield (engraving)
3638111 The New Premises of the London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School

St Bartholomews Gateway, West Smithfield (litho)
2780272 St Bartholomews Gateway, West Smithfield (litho) by Stapleton, Alan (active 1920-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bartholomews Gateway, West Smithfield)

Duke Street in West Smithfield (w / c on paper)
585244 Duke Street in West Smithfield (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a street scene on Duke Street, in Little Britain)

Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner
6340331 Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner)

The New Poultry Market, West Smithfield (engraving)
1049443 The New Poultry Market, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Poultry Market, West Smithfield)

An Ancient Good Friday Custom at St Bartholomews (Raheres Priory Church), West Smithfield (litho)
1055576 An Ancient Good Friday Custom at St Bartholomews (Raheres Priory Church), West Smithfield (litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904 (colour litho)
2794007 Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, looking West, 1904)

Pye Powder Court, Cloth Fair, West Smithfield (coloured engraving)
585227 Pye Powder Court, Cloth Fair, West Smithfield (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pye Powder Court, Cloth Fair, West Smithfield, London)

The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)
582739 The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chapel of St Bartolomew the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)
582715 Chapel of St Bartolomew the Great, West Smithfield (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel of St Bartolomew the Great, West Smithfield)

Duke Street, West Smithfield (engraving)
582712 Duke Street, West Smithfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke Street, West Smithfield)

Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew, West Smithfield (engraving)
1624937 Bits of Old London, the Old Priory Church and Precincts of St Bartholomew, West Smithfield (engraving) by Quinton

H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great
1038877 H R H the Prince of Wales at the re-opening of the North Transept of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, by the Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Brewer

Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving)
1054889 Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great, West Smithfield (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restoration of St Bartholomews the Great)

City of London EC1A 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC1A 9

Bartholomew Fair, 1824 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving)
495524 Bartholomew Fair, 1824 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unmounted fan leaf showing a view of Bartholomew Fair from 1721)

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1875. Artist
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1875. View of the poultry and provision market, part of Smithfield Market, showing the traders with their wares in the street and in horse-drawn carts

Smithfield Market, City of London, 1851. Artist: George Hawkins
Smithfield Market, City of London, 1851. Isometric view of the proposed improvements to the area around Smithfield Market

Smithfield Market, West Smithfield, City of London, c1825. View from the east showing cattle, traders and shoppers

Duke Street, West Smithfield, City of London, 1797. Artist
Duke Street, West Smithfield, City of London, 1797. View of buildings in Duke Street, with a man pushing a wheelbarrow

The last dying speech of Bartlemy Fair, 1855. Artist
The last dying speech of Bartlemy Fair, 1855. The cover design for this song sheet celebrates Bartholomew Fair held in West Smithfield which was suppressed in 1855

Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, City of London, 1813. Artist
Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, City of London, 1813

View of a house in West Smithfield facing the meat market, City of London, 1871. Artist
View of a house in West Smithfield facing the meat market, City of London, 1871

Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, London, c1825. The form of the print is semicircular because it was intended to be a decoration for a fan

West Smithfield, London, c1840. Artist: Shelley
View of West Smithfield, London, c1840; showing St Batholomews Hospital to the left and the tower of St Sepulchre in the distance. In the foreground figures walk and hay carts can be seen

George Inn, West Smithfield, London, c1830. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
View of the George Inn, West Smithfield, London, c1830

Bartholomew Fair, London, c1715. Artist: Louis du Guernier
Bartholomew Fair, London, c1715. In the middle distance a man stands behind another man and distracts him by tickling his ear, thereby allowing him to pick his pockets undetected

Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, London, c1830. Artist: J Graf
Bartholomew Fair, West Smithfield, London, c1830. In the foreground figures eat oysters from a stall and in the middle a boy and a man attempt to pick the pocket of a corpulent man

Eastern cloister of St Bartholomews Priory, West Smithfield, City of London, c1805 (1906). Artist: John Greig
Eastern cloister of St Bartholomews Priory, West Smithfield, City of London, c1805 (1906). The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great was originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123

Interior of the Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, City of London, 1906. The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great was originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123

Church of St Bartholomew the Great in West Smithfield, City of London, 1822 (1906). View of part of the choir, with the remains of the south transept

The gate of St Bartholomews Priory, West Smithfield, City of London, c1850 (1906).The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great was originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123

Plan of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great, London, 1906. A conjectural restoration of the buildings of the church as existing in Prior William Boltons time, c1530

The tomb of Rahere aka Raher or Raherius, (Anglo-Norman priest and monk), The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, aka Great St Bart s, West Smithfield, London, England

The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, aka Great St Bart s, West Smithfield, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

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"Exploring the Historic Charm of West Smithfield: A Glimpse into London's Past" Step back in time with a captivating journey through the enchanting streets of West Smithfield. This hidden gem, nestled within the heart of Clerkenwell and City of London, holds a rich tapestry of history that is waiting to be unraveled. As you navigate through this historic district, allow yourself to be transported to 1746 with an intricate map engraving showcasing the layout of Clerkenwell. Imagine bustling streets filled with life and energy as workers enter the London Printing and Publishing Company's premises through their dedicated entrance. Just around the corner lies St Bartholomew the Less Church, its elegant facade standing tall since ancient times. Take a moment to appreciate its architectural beauty before continuing your exploration towards St Bartholomew's Hospital. A black-and-white photograph captures this iconic institution, reminding us of its enduring presence throughout centuries. Venturing further into West Smithfield reveals plans for a proposed dead meat and poultry market—an ambitious endeavor that would shape the area's identity for years to come. The vibrant scene depicted in an engraving transports you to a time when trade thrived amidst these very streets. Wander along Long Lane in 1840 as watercolors on paper bring this bygone era vividly back to life. Picture horse-drawn carriages passing by Duke Street—a snapshot frozen in time that showcases both everyday life and grand monuments like The Monument and Pie Corner. Delve deeper into history as King Richard II appeases rebels following Wat Tyler's death in West Smithfield—depicted eloquently in an exquisite engraving. Witness pivotal moments etched forever onto these hallowed grounds. The New Receiving Room at St Bartholomew’s Hospital beckons you forth—a testament to progress while honoring tradition. Marvel at how healthcare has evolved over time within these walls steeped in legacy.