Whitefriars Collection

Firefighters with motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB
Firefighters with a motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB (Metropolitan Fire Brigade)

Vase, 1878-1910 (glass)
MAN430889 Vase, 1878-1910 (glass) by Powell, Harry James (1853-1922); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pattern No. 829, Whitefriars Glass Ltd;); © Manchester Art Gallery

Goblet (blue glass with gold foil)
MAN430884 Goblet (blue glass with gold foil) by Powell, Harry James (1853-1922); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pattern No. 1168, Whitefriars Glass Ltd;); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Dorset Gardens Theatre, Whitefriars (engraving)
3636109 The Dorset Gardens Theatre, Whitefriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dorset Gardens Theatre, Whitefriars)

Destructive Fire in Whitefriars (engraving)
2772158 Destructive Fire in Whitefriars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destructive Fire in Whitefriars)

The Garden of Plenty; Triumphal Arch erected in Fleet Street, near Whitefriars, London (engraving)
584589 The Garden of Plenty; Triumphal Arch erected in Fleet Street, near Whitefriars, London (engraving) by English School

The History of "Punch"(litho)
1056713 The History of " Punch" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of " Punch")

Bird s-Eye View of Norwich, the Meeting Place of the Church Congress (litho)
1056911 Bird s-Eye View of Norwich, the Meeting Place of the Church Congress (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Norwich)

Advertisement for the Simon Langton Schools, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996954 Advertisement for the Simon Langton Schools, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Simon Langton Schools)

Shropshire SY11 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY11 2

St. Helens WA10 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St. Helens WA10 5

East Northamptonshire NN10 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Northamptonshire NN10 9

Norfolk NR3 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR3 1

Wrexham LL13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL13 9

Kent CT13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT13 9

Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. From a Map of London, Published 1720, (1897). Map showing the Inns of Court at Temple and Lincolns Inn, Whitefriars, the River Fleet, Bridewell

View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851

Map of London featuring Whitefriars, 1682 (1930). Artist: Morden & Lea
Map of London featuring Whitefriars, 1682 (1930). From Apollo magazine, volume XII, no 71 (November 1930)

LCC-LFB Whitefriars fire station with Fire King pump
Whitefriars fire station with a Fire King pump and crew. First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich in 1899, by 1907 21 Fire Kings were in operational use around the country

LCC-LFB Whitefriars fire station, City of London
Whitefriars fire station (B36), located at 7 Carmelite Street in the City of London, built in 1896. At the time of this picture

Firemens Dog Baron
" Baron" the Whitefriars fire engine dog runs alongside the fire engine as it goes to a rescue scene Date: 1900

Yard of the Black Lion, Whitefriars, London

The Dorset Gardens Theatre, Whitefriars, London

Her Majestys Visit to Hull and Grimsby: Arch in Whitefriars at the Wilberforce Column, Hull, 1854

Firefighters with motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB
Firefighters with a motor fire engine, Whitefriars MFB (Metropolitan Fire Brigade)

Union Workhouse, Coventry, Warwickshire
The Union Quadrangle, part of the Coventry Union workhouse, Warwickshire. The workhouse was first established in around 1801 on the site of the former Whitefriars monastery

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Whitefriars, a name that resonates with history and diversity. From firefighters bravely battling flames with their motor fire engine to exquisite glassware crafted between 1878 and 1910, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of society. In the realm of artistry, Whitefriars' vases stand as timeless masterpieces. Each delicately formed piece tells a story of skilled craftsmanship and artistic vision. Meanwhile, the goblet made from blue glass adorned with gold foil showcases the opulence and elegance associated with this renowned brand. But Whitefriars is not limited to artistic endeavors alone; it has also played a significant role in London's theatrical scene. The Dorset Gardens Theatre, located in Whitefriars, witnessed countless performances that enthralled audiences for generations. However, tragedy struck when a destructive fire ravaged through this historic area - an event forever etched in engravings capturing both loss and resilience. Beyond London's borders lies another facet of Whitefriars' influence. In Norwich, its presence can be seen through a bird's-eye view illustration depicting the meeting place of the Church Congress - an embodiment of unity within faith communities. Education too finds its place under the umbrella of Whitefriars' legacy. An advertisement for Simon Langton Schools in Canterbury serves as evidence of its commitment to nurturing young minds and shaping future generations. Geographically speaking, maps showcasing Shropshire SY11 2, St Helens WA10 5, and East Northamptonshire NN10 9 highlight how far-reaching Whitefriars' impact truly is - transcending boundaries both physical and metaphorical. Finally, no discussion about history would be complete without mentioning "Punch. " A lithograph detailing "The History Of 'Punch'" pays homage to this iconic publication that has entertained readers for centuries. Whitefriars stands tall as a symbol of resilience, creativity, and community.