A Postcard from the Past
View of the intersection with Pall Mall looking north towards Piccadilly, with the Crimean War Memorial in the foreground. The monument, designed by John Bell, commemorates the Allied victory in the Crimean War of 1853-1856, and was unveiled in 1861.
View of the intersection with Pall Mall looking north towards Piccadilly, with the Crimean War Memorial in the foreground. The monument, designed by John Bell, commemorates the Allied victory in the Crimean War of 1853-1856, and was unveiled in 1861.
One listing has this as being from 1910 and another from 1920 so a more accurate date would be greatly appreciated.
One listing has this as being from 1910 and another from 1920 so a more accurate date would be greatly appreciated.
This photo really doesn't do this photo justice as it has a metallic silver ink on the road and sky. According to some sites it was published sometime between 1900 - 1910. On it's rear you can see it's a Christmas Card.
Thought to have been published between 1900 - 1910.
This photo really doesn't do this photo justice as it has a metallic silver ink on the road and sky. According to some sites it was published sometime between 1900 - 1910. On it's rear you can see it's a Christmas Card.
James Valentine Photo Collections.
James Valentine Photo Collections.
The bridge seen in this photo was rather affectionately described by George Thornbury: "Of all the eyesores of modern London, surely the most hideous is the Ludgate Hill Viaduct— that enormous flat iron that lies across the chest of Ludgate Hill like a bar of metal on the breast of a wretch in a torture-chamber. Let us hope that a time will come when all designs for City improvements will be compelled to endure the scrutiny and win the approval of a committee of taste" -https://www.british-histo
The bridge seen in this photo was rather affectionately described by George Thornbury: "Of all the eyesores of modern London, surely the most hideous is the Ludgate Hill Viaduct— that enormous flat iron that lies across the chest of Ludgate Hill like a bar of metal on the breast of a wretch in a torture-chamber. Let us hope that a time will come when all designs for City improvements will be compelled to endure the scrutiny and win the approval of a committee of taste" -https://www.british-histo
London Early (1900s)
This is one of London's busiest spots. The stream of traffic at this point is great and constant. The ornate stone monument is a replica of the original Charing Cross, one of many erected by Edward I. In memory of his Queen Eleanor. On the right is the grand hotel entrance to Charing Cross Station, the terminus of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway.
London Early (1900s)
Near the National Portrait Gallery. The memorial to the Nurse Martyr of the Great War.
Sent 17th August 1935
Dearest Mother just a line to wish you many happy returns. With lots of love from your Leaonard + Ina" St Pauls and Ludgate Hill, London. - One of the world's busiest thoroughfares, Ludgate Hill is dominated by the stately Cathedral of St Pauls. The spire immediately in front of the Cathedral is St Martins. The foreground is Ludgate Circus which joins Fleet Street.
Sent 17th August 1935
London Part of the "Arcadian" Series
"Westminster Abbey stands on what was in early times the Island of Thorney. The present building dates from 1269, and was finished in 1785. The Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Coronation Chair, and the magnificent Chapel of Henry VI. containing the tombs of many Royal personages are of special interest. Part of the "Arcadian" Series
London Part of the "Arcadian" Series
Early 1900s image of Marble-Arch
Early 1900s image of Marble-Arch
The headquarters of the London Police. 1900-1910
The headquarters of the London Police. 1900-1910
1955
It seems the RDF series was released in 1955.
1955
Rotten Row London Reprinted Victorian postcard
Rotten Row London Reprinted Victorian postcard
'General View shewing Ramparts.'
'General View shewing Ramparts.'
'General View shewing Ramparts.'
Image of the Entrance to the Tower from the E.F.A. London Series 1904 Printed in Saxony
Image of the Entrance to the Tower from the E.F.A. London Series 1904 Printed in Saxony
1910s
Rotten Row - A fashionable place for riding and driving in Hyde Park. The name is derived from "Route du Roi" or King's Drive.
1910s
Pre 1901 "Queen Victoria's wish for large rooms to host musical performances and offer entertaining in Buckingham Palace came to fruition in 1852 when architect James Pennethorne completed two new rooms: the Ball Room and the Ball Supper Room, linked by galleries to Nash’s state apartments at their southern end. Edward VII swiftly redecorated it in white and gold finish coming to the throne in 1901." https://www.rct.uk/
Pre 1901 "Queen Victoria's wish for large rooms to host musical performances and offer entertaining in Buckingham Palace came to fruition in 1852 when architect James Pennethorne completed two new rooms: the Ball Room and the Ball Supper Room, linked by galleries to Nash’s state apartments at their southern end. Edward VII swiftly redecorated it in white and gold finish coming to the throne in 1901." https://www.rct.uk/
Part of The London Stereoscopic Company's "LESCO" Series. The back reads: "Rotten Row, Hyde Park. Is the fashionable Equestrian Promenade of London. It is 1 1/2 miles long, is approached from Hyde Park Corner. S.E. and extends along the side of the Serpentine. The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences attribute this collection as being around 1909.
Part of The London Stereoscopic Company's "LESCO" Series. The back reads: "Rotten Row, Hyde Park. Is the fashionable Equestrian Promenade of London. It is 1 1/2 miles long, is approached from Hyde Park Corner. S.E. and extends along the side of the Serpentine.
Part of The London Stereoscopic Company's "LESCO" Series. The back reads: "Rotten Row, Hyde Park. Is the fashionable Equestrian Promenade of London. It is 1 1/2 miles long, is approached from Hyde Park Corner. S.E. and extends along the side of the Serpentine. The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences attribute this collection as being around 1909.
Pre 1911 from the London Views series. In 1829 the Post Office moved from Lombard St into Robert Smirke's imposing neoclassical building in St Martins- Le-Grand. It was simply known by locals as 'The Grand'. This building housed the Postmaster General, The Secretary and administrative staff along with sorting offices for London, the provinces and overseas. Due to increase of demand it was sadly demolished in 1912-13.
Pre 1911 from the London Views series. In 1829 the Post Office moved from Lombard St into Robert Smirke's imposing neoclassical building in St Martins- Le-Grand. It was simply known by locals as 'The Grand'. This building housed the Postmaster General, The Secretary and administrative staff along with sorting offices for London, the provinces and overseas. Due to increase of demand it was sadly demolished in 1912-13.
Hyde Park Corner Early 1900 - most seem to have been posted around 1903/1906. Hyde Park Corner/Hyde Park Screen was designed by Decimus Burton in 1828 as a grand approach to Buckingham Palace and as a corner entrance to the Park. The frieze on the central arch was created by John Henning Jnr along with his father and brother, it is thought to have been inspired by the Elgin Marbles. Made out of Portland Stone.
Hyde Park Corner Early 1900 - most seem to have been posted around 1903/1906. Hyde Park Corner/Hyde Park Screen was designed by Decimus Burton in 1828 as a grand approach to Buckingham Palace and as a corner entrance to the Park. The frieze on the central arch was created by John Henning Jnr along with his father and brother, it is thought to have been inspired by the Elgin Marbles. Made out of Portland Stone.
Around 1905 Although a church has stood on this site since 1222 the current building dates to around 1724 with the design by James Gibbs. The total cost was £33,661. While initially the church was quite literally 'in the fields' through the 1700s the area had become crowded with buildings almost touching it's outer walls until the 1820s when Trafalgar Square was built with a grand path leading to the steps. One of my favourite churches of London as my great great grandparents married here.
Around 1905
Around 1905 Although a church has stood on this site since 1222 the current building dates to around 1724 with the design by James Gibbs. The total cost was £33,661. While initially the church was quite literally 'in the fields' through the 1700s the area had become crowded with buildings almost touching it's outer walls until the 1820s when Trafalgar Square was built with a grand path leading to the steps. One of my favourite churches of London as my great great grandparents married here.
"Hope you are improving + having better luck. Jennie"
"Hope you are improving + having better luck. Jennie"
Pre 1900
Pre 1900
At the bottom corner It states "Passed by censor".
At the bottom corner It states "Passed by censor".