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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

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Hookey Alf Whitechapel John Thomson Scottish

Hookey Alf Whitechapel John Thomson Scottish
Hookey Alf, of Whitechapel; John Thomson (Scottish, 1837 - 1921); London, England; November 1, 1877; Woodburytype; 11.2 x 8.4 cm (4 7, 16 x 3 5, 16 in.)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: The Sidney Street siege, Whitechapel, London, 1911, (1935)

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

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Blitz in London -- off Whitechapel Road, WW2

Blitz in London -- off Whitechapel Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- men at work inside a damaged building off Whitechapel Road, East London, where six people were killed, 4 September 1940. Date: 1940s

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: 2634700; out of copyright

2634700; out of copyright

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: DORE: LONDON, 1872. Whitechapel Refreshments. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Whitechapel Refreshments. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire Station

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

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: LCC-LFB Major fire, Nelson Street, Whitechapel

LCC-LFB Major fire, Nelson Street, Whitechapel
Firefighters using wheeled escape ladders and extension ladders to gain access to the adjoining commercial premises affected by a fire in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, East London

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Commencing work, Osborn Street, Whitechapel, London, c1903 (1903)

Commencing work, Osborn Street, Whitechapel, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken

The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1830. A variety of steam vehicles being driven around White Chapel Road, London, illustrating the artists predictions for the modern steam age

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Jews Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London, late 18th or early 19th century

Jews Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London, late 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Thomas Prattent
Jews Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London, late 18th or early 19th century

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Sunday market, Wentworth Street, East London, c1930s

Sunday market, Wentworth Street, East London, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume IV, The Fleetway House, c1930s

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, London, 1831. Artist: J Tingle

Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, London, 1831. Artist: J Tingle
Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, London, 1831

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Thomas Days house, 36 Wellclose Square, Whitechapel, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock

Thomas Days house, 36 Wellclose Square, Whitechapel, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
Thomas Days house, 36 Wellclose Square, Whitechapel, London, 1912. Author Thomas Day (1748-1789) was born in this house. Illustration from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: High Street, Whitechapel, London, 19th century. Artist: T Cox

High Street, Whitechapel, London, 19th century. Artist: T Cox
High Street, Whitechapel, London, 19th century

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London, 1872

Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London, 1872. A scene depicting life in the poor Jewish quarter of the city. From London: A Pilgrimage by Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Dore. (London, 1872)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: The Dispensary at the London Hospital, Whitechapel

The Dispensary at the London Hospital, Whitechapel
Patients with a variety of ailments being administered medicine at the Dispensary at the London Hospital in Whitechapel, East London in 1888. Date: 1888

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: New buildings at the London Hospital, Whitechapel

New buildings at the London Hospital, Whitechapel
New buildings of the London Hospital in Whitechapel, East London, opened in 1887 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Top left is the library of the medical college

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Goodmans Fields Theatre, Whitechapel, London

Goodmans Fields Theatre, Whitechapel, London
Goodmans Fields Theatre, Alie Street, Whitechapel, London. 1801

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Group photo, men of Whitechapel Fire Station

Group photo, men of Whitechapel Fire Station, Metropolitan (London) Fire Brigade, with their goat mascot. The man to the left of the goat is Charles Samuel Egerton (see also 10535448 and 10535449)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Down-and-out Whitechapel

Down-and-out Whitechapel Date: 1907

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Whitechapel Pub

Whitechapel Pub
Whitechapel, London - women outside a pub Date: 1907

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck

Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel, 16th September 1889. Date: 1889

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Whitechapel Art Gallery and Library

Whitechapel Art Gallery and Library - Whitechapel High Street, Tower Hamlets, East London. Date: 1908

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Photograph of Whitechapel

Photograph of Whitechapel, showing Whitechapel art gallery designed by Charles Harrison Townsend and built in 1901. London

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Robert Markham, Church

Robert Markham, Church
ROBERT MARKHAM English churchman, rector of Whitechapel and chaplain to the king. Date: 1727 - 1786

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Study for aBlind Manas Buffa by David Wilkie

Study for aBlind Manas Buffa by David Wilkie
Antique illustration of a Study for aBlind Manas Buffa by David Wilkie

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: whitechapel, london, u. k. 1887, royal procession, high street, east london, horses

whitechapel, london, u. k. 1887, royal procession, high street, east london, horses
Whitechapel, London, U.K. 1887, Royal procession in High street, East London, horses, people, flags, event

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: whitechapel, london, u. k. 1887, princess of wales, opened, new buildings, london

whitechapel, london, u. k. 1887, princess of wales, opened, new buildings, london
Whitechapel, London, U.K. 1887, Princess of Wales opened the new buildings of the London Hospital, Library of Medical College, Nursing home, Medical College

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Source Size = 3833 x 5010

Source Size = 3833 x 5010
Whitechapel Way, Unseasonable Refreshment: a November Scene in the East End, London

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Source Size = 5061 x 3379

Source Size = 5061 x 3379
Whitechapel Way: a Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace; a Bout with the Foils

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Source Size = 1830 x 2470

Source Size = 1830 x 2470
Pictures of London by a French Artist: Whitechapel

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Source Size = 3880 x 2729

Source Size = 3880 x 2729
The Peoples Market, Whitechapel, London, 1868

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Outcasts Sleeping in Sheds in Whitechapel, 1888 (engraving)

Outcasts Sleeping in Sheds in Whitechapel, 1888 (engraving)
XJF476232 Outcasts Sleeping in Sheds in Whitechapel, 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty in Victorian London.); English

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: A Salvation Army Womens Shelter, illustration from The Graphic, February 27 1892

A Salvation Army Womens Shelter, illustration from The Graphic, February 27 1892
XJF476228 A Salvation Army Womens Shelter, illustration from The Graphic, February 27 1892 (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: A Street in Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage by William Blanchard Jerrold

A Street in Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF441936 A Street in Whitechapel, from London, a Pilgrimage by William Blanchard Jerrold, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: The Rag Merchants Home - Coulston Street - Whitechapel, from London: A

The Rag Merchants Home - Coulston Street - Whitechapel, from London: A
XJF441224 The Rag Merchants Home - Coulston Street - Whitechapel, from London: A Pilgrimage by Blanchard Jerrold, published 1872 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: MR. WILLIAM URQUHART paddington, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain

MR. WILLIAM URQUHART paddington, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u. k. great britain
MR. T. M. FAIRCLOUGH St. George-in-the-East, LONDON, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Art in Whitechapel Loan Exhibition of Pictures in St

Art in Whitechapel Loan Exhibition of Pictures in St
ART IN WHITECHAPEL LOAN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES IN ST. JUDEs SCHOOL HOUSE, COMMERCIAL STREET, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1884, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, London

Free Dinners to Poor Children at the King Edwards Mission, Whitechapel, London, Engraving 1890

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: New Route to Brighton, Via the East London Railway, Sketches between Whitechapel

New Route to Brighton, Via the East London Railway, Sketches between Whitechapel
NEW ROUTE TO BRIGHTON, VIA THE EAST LONDON RAILWAY, SKETCHES BETWEEN WHITECHAPEL AND NEW CROSS, LONDON, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, Whitechapel, London, Uk, 1856

Remains of the Pavilion Theatre, after the Fire, Whitechapel, London, Uk, 1856

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Exterior of the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel, London, Uk, 1856

Exterior of the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel, London, Uk, 1856

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Back Street or Alley in Whitechapel, LONDON, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

Back Street or Alley in Whitechapel, LONDON, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Whitechapel in Wales, how Five Medical Students Took a Class of Poor Whitechapel

Whitechapel in Wales, how Five Medical Students Took a Class of Poor Whitechapel
WHITECHAPEL IN WALES, HOW FIVE MEDICAL STUDENTS TOOK A CLASS OF POOR WHITECHAPEL BOYS TO WALES, UK, 1889. 1. The House on the Noth-East Coast of Anglesey occupied by the boys. 2

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: 2604321; out of copyright

2604321; out of copyright

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Christmas Tree in the Childrens Ward at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, Uk, 1886

Christmas Tree in the Childrens Ward at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, Uk, 1886

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: East End Hospital

East End Hospital
circa 1900: Exterior of The Great General Hospital For East London (The London Hospital) in Whitechapel Road. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageWhitechapel Collection: Fish Market

Fish Market
September 1910: Traders on Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)



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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.