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Background imageBuilding Collection: London scenes. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Early 1900s

London scenes. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Early 1900s

Background imageBuilding Collection: Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the Kings Head Public House

Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the Kings Head Public House and St Andrews Parish Church at the back. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: No Skyscrapers yet in London, although the new Senate House London University tower

No Skyscrapers yet in London, although the new Senate House London University tower reached high

Background imageBuilding Collection: Men unloading bones and animal waste from a WJ Curleys lorry at Stratford, East London

Men unloading bones and animal waste from a WJ Curleys lorry at Stratford, East London. 5 October 1937

Background imageBuilding Collection: Trams outside the Islington Empire London 1 June 1936

Trams outside the Islington Empire London 1 June 1936

Background imageBuilding Collection: A ship unloading at the pier at Battersea Power Station, seen from across the Thames

A ship unloading at the pier at Battersea Power Station, seen from across the Thames, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageBuilding Collection: A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure

A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure boat full of passengers just about to pass underneath. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Clubhouse at West Hove Golf Club, Sussex

The Clubhouse at West Hove Golf Club, Sussex

Background imageBuilding Collection: The vicarage in Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

The vicarage in Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Background imageBuilding Collection: Huntley & Palmers Factory, Reading, Berkshire : British firm of biscuit makers

Huntley & Palmers Factory, Reading, Berkshire : British firm of biscuit makers 1888

Background imageBuilding Collection: Southwick village green, Sussex. 12 March 1931

Southwick village green, Sussex. 12 March 1931

Background imageBuilding Collection: Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit

Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market. A sign giving directions to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, is seen on the building

Background imageBuilding Collection: Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further

Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further when the Minister of Transport opens the new Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Woodford

Background imageBuilding Collection: St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding

St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding is now well underway on sites bombed during the blitz

Background imageBuilding Collection: London street scene. Busy horse - drawn traffic at Ludgate Hill, looking towards St

London street scene. Busy horse - drawn traffic at Ludgate Hill, looking towards St. Pauls Cathedral, St Brides Church and the railway bridge. Early 1900s

Background imageBuilding Collection: Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Background imageBuilding Collection: A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

Background imageBuilding Collection: Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: Bassetts Mill Chiddingstone Hoath Kent England c. 1880

Bassetts Mill Chiddingstone Hoath Kent England c. 1880

Background imageBuilding Collection: Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital

Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital. Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

Background imageBuilding Collection: Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Background imageBuilding Collection: Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Background imageBuilding Collection: London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co. Furniture Store

London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co. Furniture Store
London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co.Furniture Store, Tottenham Court Road, London. Early 1900s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

Background imageBuilding Collection: Mr and Mrs Morris Wheeler and Miss F Tomphis at the Horton Kirby fete held at Franks Hall

Mr and Mrs Morris Wheeler and Miss F Tomphis at the Horton Kirby fete held at Franks Hall, the Elizabethan country house in Kent. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

Background imageBuilding Collection: All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe

All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe ( founder of Georgia ) rest. 12 February 1924

Background imageBuilding Collection: A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd

A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, as it pulls out their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

Background imageBuilding Collection: St Ronans Preparatory School, Mill Road, West Worthing, Sussex, at which Lord

St Ronans Preparatory School, Mill Road, West Worthing, Sussex, at which Lord Lascelles will become a pupil. 9 December 1930

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Fire Brigade attend the big fire in Rosebery Avenue, London, at the works of Artisco

The Fire Brigade attend the big fire in Rosebery Avenue, London, at the works of Artisco, the model sculptors. 3 December 1934

Background imageBuilding Collection: Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Background imageBuilding Collection: Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies

Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies giant Brabazon, which when completed, will be the " Queen Elizabeth" of the air

Background imageBuilding 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 imageBuilding Collection: Interior of Eltham Castle, London. 1934

Interior of Eltham Castle, London. 1934

Background imageBuilding Collection: The new nurses homes at the Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, where Sir

The new nurses homes at the Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, where Sir Kingsley Wood is laying the foundation stone. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Background imageBuilding Collection: The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Background imageBuilding Collection: People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats

People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats and taking river trips in the pleasure boats. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Englemere, Ascot Country Club ( formerly the home of Lord Roberts ). 4 May 1929

The Englemere, Ascot Country Club ( formerly the home of Lord Roberts ). 4 May 1929

Background imageBuilding Collection: Queen of the Adriatic with thousands of English courtiers. A fine new picture from the Lido

Queen of the Adriatic with thousands of English courtiers. A fine new picture from the Lido, Venice, showing the bathing beach and the Excelsior Palace Hotel. 30 August 1928

Background imageBuilding Collection: A loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, pulls

A loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, pulls out their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill. 1938

The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill. 1938

Background imageBuilding Collection: Old cottages, Otford, Kent. 1935

Old cottages, Otford, Kent. 1935

Background imageBuilding Collection: Thames River Boats with Cleopatras Needle and the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 )

Thames River Boats with Cleopatras Needle and the Shell Mex House ( art deco style 1930 - 1931 ), London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageBuilding Collection: Modern Town Hall, St Pancras, London, England. Late 1940s

Modern Town Hall, St Pancras, London, England. Late 1940s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Temple Church 1 June 1927

The Temple Church 1 June 1927

Background imageBuilding Collection: Indubitably, my dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard

Indubitably, my dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard
" Indubitably, my dear Watson". Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard. To Dr Watson the case was a crossword puzzle he could never hope to solve. October 1953

Background imageBuilding Collection: Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305

Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305. Manuscript 805. In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table

Background imageBuilding Collection: Appleton House, Sandringham, Norfolk, the Royal estate. 2 March 1929

Appleton House, Sandringham, Norfolk, the Royal estate. 2 March 1929

Background imageBuilding Collection: People sitting outside The Royal Oak Pub at Langstone Harbour, Langstone, Havant

People sitting outside The Royal Oak Pub at Langstone Harbour, Langstone, Havant, Hampshire, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Old Tithe Barn at North Lancing, Sussex. 1931

The Old Tithe Barn at North Lancing, Sussex. 1931

Background imageBuilding Collection: A busy London street scene. Early 1900s

A busy London street scene. Early 1900s

Background imageBuilding Collection: A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey

A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: The entrance to Macreadys Metal Company, Pentonville Road. 4 October 1937

The entrance to Macreadys Metal Company, Pentonville Road. 4 October 1937

Background imageBuilding Collection: London. Street scene with market in London. 1900

London. Street scene with market in London. 1900

Background imageBuilding Collection: Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street

Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street, London with St Magnus the Martyr church in background. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageBuilding Collection: Outting at the Hinds department store on the High Street in Eltham, London 17 June 1937

Outting at the Hinds department store on the High Street in Eltham, London 17 June 1937

Background imageBuilding Collection: 14 July 1947 Number 3 Belgrave Square, the former house of the Duchess of Kent which

14 July 1947 Number 3 Belgrave Square, the former house of the Duchess of Kent which maybe selected as the London home of Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten Belgravia, London, England

Background imageBuilding Collection: Dick Turpins house coming down, 600 year old landmark doomed. The old Dick Turpin house

Dick Turpins house coming down, 600 year old landmark doomed. The old Dick Turpin house and stables near the Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Heath is being pulled down

Background imageBuilding Collection: A crowd gathered outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury, London today. To listen to

A crowd gathered outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury, London today. To listen to an address from the squatters inside, who are in a state of siege. They took over the premises last night

Background imageBuilding Collection: William Parsons 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June 1800 - 31 October 1867, was an Anglo-Irish

William Parsons 3rd Earl of Rosse : 17 June 1800 - 31 October 1867, was an Anglo-Irish astronomer who had several telescopes built

Background imageBuilding Collection: The exterior of Gamages department store at Holborn, London. October 1934

The exterior of Gamages department store at Holborn, London. October 1934

Background imageBuilding Collection: London. Brentford. The Firestone Tyre Factory on the Great West Road

London. Brentford. The Firestone Tyre Factory on the Great West Road

Background imageBuilding Collection: The old Peggy Bedford Inn, the famous 15 century hostelry on the Bath Road at Colnbrook

The old Peggy Bedford Inn, the famous 15 century hostelry on the Bath Road at Colnbrook
The old " Peggy Bedford " Inn, the famous 15 century hostelry on the Bath Road at Colnbrook, which is shortly to disappear

Background imageBuilding Collection: The beach and cliffs at Broadstairs in Kent. 1925

The beach and cliffs at Broadstairs in Kent. 1925

Background imageBuilding Collection: Foots Cray Place, Kent. 1935

Foots Cray Place, Kent. 1935

Background imageBuilding Collection: Foots Cray Place, Kent. October 1952

Foots Cray Place, Kent. October 1952

Background imageBuilding Collection: Coronation decorations in Dartford, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI

Coronation decorations in Dartford, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 6 May 1937

Background imageBuilding Collection: S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which

S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which belongs to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company. In the background you can see one of the companys Bedford trucks

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

Background imageBuilding Collection: The construction of the new factory for British Sisalkraft Ltd at Strood, Kent

The construction of the new factory for British Sisalkraft Ltd at Strood, Kent. 3 February 1938

Background imageBuilding Collection: The opening of Riseley Maternity Home in Horton Kirby, Kent. 1938

The opening of Riseley Maternity Home in Horton Kirby, Kent. 1938

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c. 1900

The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c. 1900
The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c.1900

Background imageBuilding Collection: 19th Century M W Baldwin & co Locomotive Builders Philadelphia Iron City

19th Century M W Baldwin & co Locomotive Builders Philadelphia Iron City

Background imageBuilding Collection: The wedding of Mr Roy Pearl and Miss Patricia Kirby in Sidcup, Kent. The family group

The wedding of Mr Roy Pearl and Miss Patricia Kirby in Sidcup, Kent. The family group and guests outside the home at the reception. 1939

Background imageBuilding Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageBuilding Collection: Paystar 5000 cement mixer parked up for the weekend on wast ground on Manitoulin

Paystar 5000 cement mixer parked up for the weekend on wast ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada

Background imageBuilding Collection: The new railway station at Hastings, Kent. 6 July 1931

The new railway station at Hastings, Kent. 6 July 1931

Background imageBuilding Collection: The Sussex Pad Hotel, Lancing, Sussex. 3 March 1931

The Sussex Pad Hotel, Lancing, Sussex. 3 March 1931

Background imageBuilding Collection: Watch Bell Street, Rye, East Sussex 1930s

Watch Bell Street, Rye, East Sussex 1930s

Background imageBuilding Collection: Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Background imageBuilding 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



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