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Background imageLondon Life Collection: Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London vicar wishes to sell his house, believed to be haunted by monks ghost. The

London vicar wishes to sell his house, believed to be haunted by monks ghost. The Rev C V Camplin Cogan, Vicar of St Gabriels Church, North Acton, wishes to sell his house

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Cabinet leaving number 10 Downing Street, London. 31 March 1946

Cabinet leaving number 10 Downing Street, London. 31 March 1946

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London. St Pauls cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673

London. St Pauls cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. 1900

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The small white building is Londons only back garden theatre, The Mermaid. Founded

The small white building is Londons only back garden theatre, The Mermaid. Founded by Bernard Miles and Josephine Wilson, it stands beside Duff House in St Johns Wood

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The ultra modern Royal Masonic Hospital at Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, London

The ultra modern Royal Masonic Hospital at Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, London. 28 January 1935

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Three actors are building a theatre in Knightsbridge. Three actors, Mr Jack Twyman

Three actors are building a theatre in Knightsbridge. Three actors, Mr Jack Twyman, Mr Rupert Scott and Mr G R Schjelderup are building a theatre in Knightsbridge

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Demolition work to make way for ? 40, 000 centre at Toynbee Hall. Demolition work

Demolition work to make way for ? 40, 000 centre at Toynbee Hall. Demolition work is in progress at Toynbee Hall in Commercial Street, London, to make way for a new educational centre to cost

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 of the new shopping centre. 26 March 1965 - London, England

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Abbeys Coronation annexe nears completion. The Robing Room annexe that is being

Abbeys Coronation annexe nears completion. The Robing Room annexe that is being built at the West door of Westminster Abbey for the Coronation is nearing completion

Background imageLondon Life Collection: A house showing considerable damage, surrounded by debris after a near miss

A house showing considerable damage, surrounded by debris after a near miss from German bombs

Background imageLondon Life Collection: A house in the Bexley area, showing considerable damage, surrounded by debris after

A house in the Bexley area, showing considerable damage, surrounded by debris after a near miss from German bombs

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Us Secretary of Treasury. Here for world bank talks. Mr John W Snyder, US Secretary

Us Secretary of Treasury. Here for world bank talks. Mr John W Snyder, US Secretary of the Treasury, arrived in the Queen Elizabeth at Southampton today to attend the annual meeting of

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Sorting out the Crystal Palace remains. The twisted, flame scarred remains of the

Sorting out the Crystal Palace remains. The twisted, flame scarred remains of the Crystal Palace are now being gradually sorted out, broken up and removed

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Geyser burst. N I H Ltd in Petts Wood. 12 April 1938

Geyser burst. N I H Ltd in Petts Wood. 12 April 1938

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The 50 families of squatters who yesterday took possession of Abbey Lodge, a block

The 50 families of squatters who yesterday took possession of Abbey Lodge, a block of luxury flats in Park Road, Regents Park, London, were still firmly installed this morning

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The demolition of Alhambra Theatre in the West End of London. 1936

The demolition of Alhambra Theatre in the West End of London. 1936

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Alexis Soyer cooks in the ancient Parthenon, on a fallen capital of the stupendous

Alexis Soyer cooks in the ancient Parthenon, on a fallen capital of the stupendous ruins whilst visiting Athens after arriving at Messina due to a storm hitting the English vessel The Simois

Background imageLondon Life Collection: King Leopold visiting headquarters of St Johns at Clerkenwell. London landmark renovated

King Leopold visiting headquarters of St Johns at Clerkenwell. London landmark renovated. London landmark which King Leopold of the Belgians, is to visit tomorrow (Thursday), St Johns gate

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Peckham Health Centre or the Pioneer Health Centre was opened in 1935 in Peckham, south London

Peckham Health Centre or the Pioneer Health Centre was opened in 1935 in Peckham, south London. It was a social experiment to monitor the effects of environment on health

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 the official opening ceremony by Mr. Ray Gunter, Minister of Labour

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The delicate task of removing the arches of Waterloo Bridge has now been completed

The delicate task of removing the arches of Waterloo Bridge has now been completed and the steel cantilever bridge which supported the arches during the demolition is being dismantled

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother has given permission for the robes worn by Princess Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother has given permission for the robes worn by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret at the coronation of their father King George VI to be shown in the United States

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Horace Walpoles house in Berkeley Square almost burnt to the ground. The 18th-century writer

Horace Walpoles house in Berkeley Square almost burnt to the ground. The 18th-century writer and statesmans house, is one of the mansion is being pulled down in the demolition scheme in Berkeley

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The fuselage of a Horsa glider - the type used by airborne troops in World War II

The fuselage of a Horsa glider - the type used by airborne troops in World War II - is being converted into a home for a London businessman by Mr

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The Glasgow Metropolitan, Scotland

The Glasgow Metropolitan, Scotland

Background imageLondon Life Collection: February 1874 The burning of the Pantechnicon building in Montcomb Street, Belgravia

February 1874 The burning of the Pantechnicon building in Montcomb Street, Belgravia, London, England

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Bedford lorries on site during works at the Tower of London. 1937

Bedford lorries on site during works at the Tower of London. 1937

Background imageLondon Life Collection: London streetscene. The back view of St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London

London streetscene. The back view of St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London, Early 1900s

Background imageLondon Life Collection: View of Baker Street London. On right is Head Office of Abbey National Building

View of Baker Street London. On right is Head Office of Abbey National Building Society which stands on site of 221B, Sherlock Holmes Apartment

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The road workers take a break from their manual labour for a cigarette and a game

The road workers take a break from their manual labour for a cigarette and a game of darts

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Telephone girls learn to carry on as usual in gas masks. Telephone girls are being

Telephone girls learn to carry on as usual in gas masks. Telephone girls are being trained to use special gas masks say that they can remain at their posts in an emergency

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Sheppards show rooms at Sidcup. 19 May 1937

Sheppards show rooms at Sidcup. 19 May 1937

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Admiral Evan inspects Navy training school commanded by man who rose from boy to Captains rank

Admiral Evan inspects Navy training school commanded by man who rose from boy to Captains rank. Admiral Sir E R Evans ( Evans of the Broke ), Commander in Chief of the North

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Lancashire comes to Ciskei : third of Four. East London, South Africa: A cup of

Lancashire comes to Ciskei : third of Four. East London, South Africa: A cup of
" Lancashire comes to Ciskei" : third of Four. East London, South Africa: A cup of tea to welcome them, and Mr and Mrs Green (right)

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The Charterhouse. The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London

The Charterhouse. The Charterhouse is a former Carthusian monastery in London, to the north of what is now Charterhouse Square. 12 April 1936

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Demolition work to make way for ? 40, 000 centre at Toynbee Hall. Demolition work

Demolition work to make way for ? 40, 000 centre at Toynbee Hall. Demolition work is in progress at Toynbee Hall in Commercial Street, London, to make way for a new educational centre to cost

Background imageLondon Life Collection: A London Fire Brigade display in Lambeth, London. The crowd watches firemen tackle

A London Fire Brigade display in Lambeth, London. The crowd watches firemen tackle a blaze on a tall building during the display. 1939

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Taking in a barrel delivery outside The Northover, a camouflaged public house in

Taking in a barrel delivery outside The Northover, a camouflaged public house in Downham near London. 1939

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Catherine Booth, wife of William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, General

Catherine Booth, wife of William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, General ease these making friends with children and 500 mothers from London slums

Background imageLondon Life Collection: This 3-month-old girl, daughter of an ex-POW still serving in the forces is squatting

This 3-month-old girl, daughter of an ex-POW still serving in the forces is squatting
This 3-month-old girl, daughter of an ex-POW still serving in the forces is " squatting" with her mother at the luxury Duchess of Bedford house in Kensington

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey

Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey. Mr and Mrs A Cole and their eight children have been evicted from their tenement home at Wolesely buildings, Bermondsey

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The commencement of the building of the Selfridge store on the corner of Oxford Street

The commencement of the building of the Selfridge store on the corner of Oxford Street and Duke Street. 25 July 1908

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Housing cottage estates and multi storey flats East Dulwich Estate London

Housing cottage estates and multi storey flats East Dulwich Estate London

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Where World Economic Conference will meet. The new building of the Geological Museum

Where World Economic Conference will meet. The new building of the Geological Museum in Kensington, London has been chosen as the meeting place for the World Economic Conference at which delegates

Background imageLondon Life Collection: The New Wimbledon tennis courts The building of the new spectator stands

The New Wimbledon tennis courts The building of the new spectator stands April 1922

Background imageLondon Life Collection: Syon Park, Brentford, seat of the Duke of Northumberland. 10 January 1930 s

Syon Park, Brentford, seat of the Duke of Northumberland. 10 January 1930 s



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