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Background imageLondon Life Collection: Armchair given by antique dealers to Duchess of Kents baby at Grosvenor House

Armchair given by antique dealers to Duchess of Kents baby at Grosvenor House. The Hepplewhite childs armchair presented to the baby Prince. 12 October 1935

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Jewish Board of Guardians new housing estate, Lincoln Street, Mile End Road, London, England

Jewish Board of Guardians new housing estate, Lincoln Street, Mile End Road, London, England. 1950 s

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Noiseless guns for the Army. Remarkable invention of Surrey engineer

Noiseless guns for the Army. Remarkable invention of Surrey engineer. Mr Ronald Chapman, a Caterham engineer, has invented a silencer for rifles and machine guns

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Kensington High Street, 1860

Kensington High Street, 1860

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Embankment at night. 1914 - 1918

Embankment at night. 1914 - 1918

Background imageLondon Life Collection: A view of the Swan and Edgar building and the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London

A view of the Swan and Edgar building and the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London. Double decker buses make their way around this famous road junction of five streets in Londons West End

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Police arrest man as king and queen arrived at Peoples Palace. As the king

Police arrest man as king and queen arrived at Peoples Palace. As the king and queen arrived at the new building, police arrested a man in the Mile End Road outside the Peoples Palace

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The thirteenth century bell tower at Hornsey which has survived two churches

The thirteenth century bell tower at Hornsey which has survived two churches and now stands apart from the present parish church 26 January 1932

Background imageLondon Life Collection: View of the new Elephant and Castle as it takes shape after the redevelopment work

View of the new Elephant and Castle as it takes shape after the redevelopment work. Showing shoppers after the official opening ceremony

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Royal Hospital Chelsea 3rd Jan 1940

Royal Hospital Chelsea 3rd Jan 1940

Background imageLondon Life Collection: An exterior view of St John the Evangelist church in Bexley, London. 1939

An exterior view of St John the Evangelist church in Bexley, London. 1939

Background imageLondon Life Collection: High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A. R. I. B. A. at the

High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A. R. I. B. A. at the
High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A.R.I.B.A. at the Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Electric transformer station housed in a church building in Streatham, London. 1938

Electric transformer station housed in a church building in Streatham, London. 1938

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Couple lookng at houses in the window of an estate agent - 1950 ?TopFoto

Couple lookng at houses in the window of an estate agent - 1950 ?TopFoto

Background imageLondon Life Collection: New Port of London Authority Building. The Sculptured Rams heads are notable for their expression

New Port of London Authority Building. The Sculptured Rams heads are notable for their expression, which seems to vary withthe changes in the natural lighting and position of the spectator. 1922

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The Temple, the library and Crown office 27 May 1930

The Temple, the library and Crown office 27 May 1930

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The Ascott Gas, Water, Gesyers Works Ltd, at Neasden under construction. 1937

The Ascott Gas, Water, Gesyers Works Ltd, at Neasden under construction. 1937

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Bank clerks work by candlelight as Londons Electricity is Cut. Work went on by

Bank clerks work by candlelight as Londons Electricity is Cut. Work went on by candlelight in banks, offices, shops and other business establishments when electricity was switched off in London in

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Busy market porters carrying boxes on their heads at Covent Gardens flower, fruit

Busy market porters carrying boxes on their heads at Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market near to the entrance of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Girder work in a modern building. The new College Hall, University of London, Malet Street

Girder work in a modern building. The new College Hall, University of London, Malet Street, Tottenham Court Road. 20 October 1931

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Mr Oliver Stanley being presented with a Golden Key by Sir Josiah Stamp, with which

Mr Oliver Stanley being presented with a Golden Key by Sir Josiah Stamp, with which he performed the official Opening of Euston house, The New London Midland and Scottish Building - 12 February 1934

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Building London to Manchester railway 1830

Building London to Manchester railway 1830

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London. River Thames with barges, boats and crane with the Tower Bridge in the

London. River Thames with barges, boats and crane with the Tower Bridge in the back ground it is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, . 1900

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Last drinks at the Elephant and Castle. The famous south London landmark which is

Last drinks at the Elephant and Castle. The famous south London landmark which is to be pulled down to make way for the redevelopment work of the area

Background imageLondon Life Collection: A residence in Plumstead, London, moves from Relliance Road. Here they are loading

A residence in Plumstead, London, moves from Relliance Road. Here they are loading their belongings onto a removal lorry. 1939

Background imageLondon Life Collection: South Kensington Museum, 1863

South Kensington Museum, 1863

Background imageLondon Life Collection: An exterior view opf the new swimming baths on Eltham Hill. 1939

An exterior view opf the new swimming baths on Eltham Hill. 1939

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London: Squatters at the empty 60 room mansion a 144, Piccadilly, London, this morning

London: Squatters at the empty 60 room mansion a 144, Piccadilly, London, this morning. Ironically, adorning the wall of the building is a poster with the message

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Churchill Launches Appeal Mr Churchill Launches a £1, 000, 000 for the restoration

Churchill Launches Appeal Mr Churchill Launches a £1, 000, 000 for the restoration
Churchill Launches Appeal Mr Churchill Launches a £ 1, 000, 000 for the restoration of Westminster Abbey, which was built 950 years ago by Edward the Confesser

Background imageLondon Life Collection: 1000 Class B have been released from the Army at Olympia, London. Among them are plumbers

1000 Class B have been released from the Army at Olympia, London. Among them are plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers - men of all trades who are required for Britains housing drive during the winter

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London. Old Holborn, Staple Inn in 1900 1900

London. Old Holborn, Staple Inn in 1900 1900

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Woman brushing hair in front of the mirror in her bedroom. [no caption, location

Woman brushing hair in front of the mirror in her bedroom. [no caption, location or date]

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Playtime at Jessop Primary School Herne Hill London 12th January 1961

Playtime at Jessop Primary School Herne Hill London 12th January 1961

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London street scene. Staple Inn, ( an old Inn of Chancery ) Holborn, London Early

London street scene. Staple Inn, ( an old Inn of Chancery ) Holborn, London Early 1900s

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the

London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the second anniversary of The Battle of Britain

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London County Council Fire Brigade display at Southwark headquarters, England

London County Council Fire Brigade display at Southwark headquarters, England. 18 March 1924

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The building works at the new Albany Park Station. 1935

The building works at the new Albany Park Station. 1935

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London. National Provincial Bank Building

London. National Provincial Bank Building

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Flats in Wapping, London. 1933

Flats in Wapping, London. 1933

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Workers flats on Liverpool Road, London. 24 October 1934

Workers flats on Liverpool Road, London. 24 October 1934

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London office girls become expert with the rifle. Girls employed in the offices

London office girls become expert with the rifle. Girls employed in the offices of the Crown Agents for the Colonies at Millbank, London, have a new interest

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Demolition and construction at London Bridge. Demolition and construction work

Demolition and construction at London Bridge. Demolition and construction work being carried on side-by-side in the shadow of London Bridge

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Father Carless of St Anns Custom House Roman Catholic Church, paying out

Father Carless of St Anns Custom House Roman Catholic Church, paying out and putting up the winning numbers at the tote club he has founded

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Weekend Sappers build bridge for Coronation crowds in St Jamess Park. Eighty

Weekend Sappers build bridge for Coronation crowds in St Jamess Park. Eighty London Sappers belonging to the Territorial Royal Engineers are doing a rush job of bridge building in St Jamess Park over

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The first regular service of television broadcast has been inaugurated in London Alexandra

The first regular service of television broadcast has been inaugurated in London Alexandra Palace London Television Station 23rd August 1936 The mast and transmitting aerials (vision above)

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Rescues at finals of Fire Brigade escape competition. the finals of the London

Rescues at finals of Fire Brigade escape competition. the finals of the London Fire Brigade escape competition took place at the brigade headquarters, Southwark

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Octavia Hill (Wisbech, 1838 - 1912) was an English social reformer, particularly

Octavia Hill (Wisbech, 1838 - 1912) was an English social reformer, particularly concerned with the welfare of the inhabitants of cities, specifically London, in the second half of the 19th century

Background imageLondon Life Collection: An artists impression of the Prince Charles Theatre in Leicester Place off London

An artists impression of the Prince Charles Theatre in Leicester Place off London Leicester Square 18 December 1961



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