Whitechapel Collection

The Main Entrance - The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: 1913

Victorian London - A shady place
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A dark alley in Whitechapel circa 1870

Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire Station
Whitechapel Fire Station in Whitechapel Road having suffered heavy blast damage following a bombing raid on 8 September 1940

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station
Located at 27 Commercial Road, East London, Whitechapel fire station opened in 1874. It was also a superintendent station (district headquarters) and was known as Station No 27

Princess Beatrice Ward, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
The Princess Beatrice Ward (for Children), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: circa 1906

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Royal Procession passing the London Hospital, Whitechapel
Crowds cheering Queen Victoria as she drives in a carriage through Whitechapel during one of her Golden Jubilee progresses

Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843
530614 Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping
5307878 A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping)

Wentworth Street, 1850
3331116 Wentworth Street, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil
530612 Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil. Picture also shows construction of arched masonry lining using Roman cement behind

Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, the poor Jewish quarter of the city: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London
532237 Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, the poor Jewish quarter of the city: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872

The former Whitechapel Union workhouse on Southern Grove (formerly South Grove), Mile End, was designed by Richard Robert Long and erected in 1870-71. Date: 2002

Whitechapel Market, East London
Aerial view of Whitechapel Market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1960s

Fylde PR3 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde PR3 2

The Sidney Street siege, Whitechapel, London, 1911, (1935). Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, the left of the top-hatted figures

England, London, Whitechapel, Brick Lane Street Sign

Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street ?
Walks of London - Poultry To Bishopsgate Street To Whitechapel

Whitechapel Market, London, early 1900s

The War Shrine, Whitechapel
This watercolour painting depicts a religious gathering, involving the main priest, reading from his book, some choir boys and an organist, watched by members of the public, including a military man

Opening of Working Lads Institute, Whitechapel
The Princess of Wales receiving receiving purses after opening the new Working Lads Institute in Whitechapel, London. The building was opened for the betterment of lads

Holy Travellers
Tempera painting depicting two women on their knees, praying, with a man stood behind them. This painting was exhibited at The Whitechapel Gallery. Date: circa 1930

Fire at Whitechapel and Poplar School, Forest Gate
The Whitechapel and Poplar District School, Forest Gate, East London, following a serious fire. Date: 1890

View of the front entrance from the street. Date: early 19th century

Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XJF283179 Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

High Street, Whitechapel, London, England
6317586 High Street, Whitechapel, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: High Street, Whitechapel, London, England, 19th century)

Victorian London - Rag merchants home
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Rag merchants home Coulston Street, Whitechapel, circa 1870."

Hookey Alf (b / w photo)
3627464 Hookey Alf (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hookey Alf. Illustration for Fifty Years)

Mr Samuel Montagu (colour litho)
612132 Mr Samuel Montagu (colour litho) by Prosperi, Liborio (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Samuel Montagu, Whitechapel, 13 November 1886)

The Penny Gaff in Whitechapel (engraving)
611101 The Penny Gaff in Whitechapel (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penny Gaff in Whitechapel.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, "before"(engraving)
1047140 Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, " before" (engraving) by English School

Whitechapel in Wales (engraving)
1046458 Whitechapel in Wales (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel in Wales, how Five Medical Students took a Class of Poor Whitechapel Boys to Wales)

Whitechapel Road, London, England, 1885 (engraving)
1078124 Whitechapel Road, London, England, 1885 (engraving) by Murray, Frank (fl.1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Road, London, England in the 19th century)

The St Georges Brewery, Whitechapel (engraving)
1096279 The St Georges Brewery, Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Georges Brewery, Whitechapel)

Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, from London and it
931552 Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Whitechapel Mount (engraving)
585584 Whitechapel Mount (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Mount, London, from a drawing made in 1801)

Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel (engraving)
2771805 Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel)

Boxing at the "Wonderland, "Whitechapel (litho)
2780577 Boxing at the " Wonderland, " Whitechapel (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing at the " Wonderland, " Whitechapel)

Whitechapel (engraving)
2792779 Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Whitechapel Market, London
Aerial view of Whitechapel Market, Londons East End. Date: circa 1960s

Whitechapel Market stall, East London
Looking down on a fabrics trader in Whitechapel Market, East London. Date: circa 1960s

Vegetables on market stall, Whitechapel, London
Colourful vegetables on a stall in Whitechapel Market, with prices in shillings and pence. Date: circa 1960s

Tunnel under railway bridge, Whitechapel, London
Tunnel under railway bridge, Whitechapel, East London, with figures emerging into sunlight. Date: circa 1930s

Shopping in Whitechapel Market, East London
People shopping in Whitechapel Market, East London. Date: circa 1930s

Small children and pram, Whitechapel Market, London
Small children help with the shopping in Whitechapel Market, London. Date: circa 1950s

Londons Whitechapel Market
People out shopping in Whitechapel Market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1950s

A family shopping in Whitechapel Market
A family out shopping in Whitechapel Market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1930s

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"Exploring the Historic Whitechapel: A Glimpse into Victorian London's Shady Past" Step back in time as you enter through the main entrance of The Royal London Hospital, located in the heart of Whitechapel. This iconic landmark has witnessed centuries of medical advancements and continues to serve its community with dedication. Whitechapel, once a notorious district of Victorian London, was known for its shady reputation. Its dimly lit streets were home to countless tales of mystery and intrigue, captivating both locals and visitors alike. During the Blitz in London, Whitechapel Fire Station stood tall as a symbol of resilience amidst chaos. LCC-LFB engines and crews bravely fought fires that ravaged this historic neighborhood during World War II. Princess Beatrice Ward at Royal London Hospital held stories untold within its walls. It provided solace and care for those in need, leaving an indelible mark on the community it served. Station 28 at Whitechapel BA pumps crew exemplified courage and selflessness as they battled against raging infernos that threatened lives and properties throughout their service. The First London County Council engraving stands as a testament to progress and innovation brought about by local governance, shaping the landscape we see today. Witnessing a royal procession passing by The London Hospital showcases how even royalty recognized the significance this institution holds within Whitechapel's history. Embark on walks from Poultry To Bishopsgate Street to experience firsthand the vibrant atmosphere that once filled these bustling thoroughfares; where merchants traded goods while passersby soaked up every sight and sound around them. Immerse yourself in early 1900s' charm at Whitechapel Market - a hub teeming with life where vendors proudly displayed their wares while shoppers haggled for bargains amid lively chatter echoing through narrow lanes. The War Shrine serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice made by brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of their country.