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Interior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Creator: UnknownInterior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860 by the Metropolitan Railway, under chief engineer John Fowler
Entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Creator: UnknownEntrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, under chief engineer John Fowler
Kensal Green Cemetery, c1876. Creator: UnknownKensal Green Cemetery, c1876. Inspired by Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, founded by George Frederick Carden, the cemetery opened in 1833 and is Grade I listed
The Plough at Kensal Green, 1830, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Plough at Kensal Green, 1830, (c1876). There were two dairy farms in Kensal Green by early 1800s, which expanded greatly after the 1864 Act of Parliament which made it illegal to keep cattle
Paddington Church: 1750 and 1805, (c1876). Creator: UnknownPaddington Church: 1750 and 1805, (c1876). The old parish church of Paddington, built by Sir Joseph Sheldon and Daniel Sheldon and St Marys Church Paddington Green
Mrs Siddons House at Westbourne Green, 1800, (c1876). Creator: UnknownMrs Siddons House at Westbourne Green, 1800, (c1876). Until 1817, actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) had a home in Westbourne, Paddington - traditionally a rural area
Paddington Green in 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownPaddington Green in 1750, (c1876). A green space in Westminster near Edgware Road and adjacent to the Westway, the oldest part of Paddington, at one time, surrounded by large Georgian houses
St. Katharines Hospital, c1876. Creator: UnknownSt. Katharines Hospital, c1876. Originally by the Tower of London, St Katherines Hosptal was rebuilt in Regents Park, to the designs of Ambrose Poynter
Connaught Place, c1876. Creator: UnknownConnaught Place, c1876. Connaught Place, an area of Bayswater with a blue plaque at number 2 on the residence of Lord Randolph Churchill from 1883-1892
The Bayswater Conduit in 1798, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Bayswater Conduit in 1798, (c1876). Outlet pipe and conduit of the River Westbourne, in 15th century conduits were laid to carry drinking water into the City of London, by 19th century
The Paddington Canal, 1840, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Paddington Canal, 1840, (c1876). The Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal was opened on 10 July 1801, authorised by an Act of April 1795 as a water-transport route to the Midlands during
Map of Paddington, in 1815, (c1876). Creator: UnknownMap of Paddington, in 1815, (c1876). Paddington, in the City of Westminster had Roman roads on north-eastern and southern boundaries which became toll roads in 18th century
Paddington Canal, 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownPaddington Canal, 1820, (c1876). The Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal was opened on 10 July 1801, authorised by an Act of April 1795 as a water-transport route to the Midlands during
Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: UnknownOld Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, Regents park was appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries
The Place of Execution, Tyburn, in 1790, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Place of Execution, Tyburn, in 1790, (c1876). Tyburn village close to the current location of Marble Arch in present-day London
Farm in the Regents Park, 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownFarm in the Regents Park, 1750, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries, it has been Crown property since
The Monkey-House, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Monkey-House, c1876. London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the Zoo opened on 27 April 1828
The Eyre Arms in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe " Eyre Arms" in 1820, (c1876). Eyre Arms Tavern and Assembly Rooms on the corner of Grove End Road and Wellington Road, in St Johns Wood was built in 1820 and opened in 1821
The Priory, Kilburn, 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Priory, Kilburn, 1750, (c1876). Kilburn Priory established c1130-1134 where Watling Street (now Kilburn High Road) met the stream now known as the Westbourne, was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1537
View in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). Creator: UnknownView in the Surrey Gardens, (c1878). People having tea on the terrace outside a pavilion in the Royal Surrey Gardens in Newington, London
Bowyer House, (c1878). Creator: UnknownBowyer House, (c1878). The Old Bowyer Manor House in the village of Camberwell, (now part of south London). The land was purchased in 1583 by Edmund Bowyer
Samuel Pepys, (c1878). Creator: UnknownSamuel Pepys, (c1878). Pepys (1633-1703) was a naval administrator and Member of Parliament. His private diaries, first published in the 19th century
Entrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Creator: UnknownEntrance to Astleys Theatre in 1820, (c1878). Philip Astley, the father of modern circus, opened his Amphitheatre at Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, south London, in 1777
King Edwards School, (c1878). Creator: UnknownKing Edwards School, (c1878). King Edwards School in St Georges Road, Southwark, London. Bridewell Royal Hospital was founded in the 16th century
The Chevalier D Eon, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Chevalier D Eon, (c1878). Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont, (1728-1810), also known as The Chevalier d Eon
Front of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, (c1878). Creator: UnknownFront of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, (c1878). The Metropolitan Tabernacle at Newington Butts in south London, designed by William Wilmer Pocock and finished in 1861
Greenwich Hospital, from the River, (c1878). Creator: UnknownGreenwich Hospital, from the River, (c1878). The Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, on the River Thames in London, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor
The Scotch National Church, Crown Court, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Scotch National Church, Crown Court, (1881). Crown Court Church, named after a small courtyard nearby, was established near Covent Garden in London in 1711
Old Cockspur Street, (1881). Creator: UnknownOld Cockspur Street, (1881). The Phoenix Engine Fire Station in Cockspur Street, Westminster, London, as it might have looked in the late 18th century. Flames can be seen in the distance
Drydens House, (1881). Creator: UnknownDrydens House, (1881). House lived in by poet and playwright John Dryden (1631-1700) at 44 Gerrard Street, Soho, London. The house was built c1681, with the front being rebuilt in 1793
The First Royal Academy; About 1740, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe First Royal Academy; About 1740, (1881). The Royal Academy of Arts in London was founded in 1768. Its first location, (shown here), was on Pall Mall in Westminster
The Old Adelphi Theatre, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Old Adelphi Theatre, (1881). The Adelphi Theatre on the Strand in London was founded in 1806 as the Sans Pareil. The old theatre (shown here) was demolished, and The New Adelphi opened in 1858
Somerset House and Stairs, (1881). Creator: UnknownSomerset House and Stairs, (1881). View of Somerset House, on the north bank of the River Thames in London, with steps down to the river
Old Houses Formerly at Bankside, (c1878). Creator: UnknownOld Houses Formerly at Bankside, (c1878). Decorative plasterwork on the facades of buildings near the south bank of the River Thames in London
West Front of Westminster Abbey, from Tothill Street, (1881). Creator: UnknownWest Front of Westminster Abbey, from Tothill Street, (1881). The exterior of the Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London
The Old Coal Exchange, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Old Coal Exchange, (c1872). The original Coal Exchange in Lower Thames Street, City of London, opened in 1770. The second building on the site (seen here) dated from 1805
Hall of the Skinners Company, c1872. Creator: UnknownHall of the Skinners Company, c1872. Skinners Hall, Dowgate Hill, City of London, home of the Worshipful Company of Skinners. The building, designed by William Jupp, was constructed 1770-1790
Door of Newgate, c1872. Creator: UnknownDoor of Newgate, c1872. Newgate Prison in London, established in 1188, was one of the earliest prisons. It was rebuilt several times, and finally demolished in 1904. From Old and New London, Vol
Sir Paul Pindars Lodge, 1791, (c1872). Creator: UnknownSir Paul Pindars Lodge, 1791, (c1872). Garden House or Lodge of Sir Paul Pindar, near his mansion house in Bishopsgate, City of London. This structure was anciently the keepers lodge
The Old Post Office, in Lombard Street, about 1800, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Old Post Office, in Lombard Street, about 1800, (c1872). The General Post Office (GPO) had its headquarters on Lombard Street in the City of London from 1678 to 1829
The Old India Office, Leadenhall Street in 1803, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Old India Office, Leadenhall Street in 1803, (c1872). East India House, the London headquarters of the East India Company, was completely rebuilt in 1726-1729
In Lincolns Inn Fields, (1881). Creator: UnknownIn Lincolns Inn Fields, (1881). Newcastle House, the Duke of Ancasters house and Sir John Soanes house at Lincolns Inn Fields, the largest public square in London
Theatre, Portugal Street, (1881). Creator: UnknownTheatre, Portugal Street, (1881). The Lincolns Inn Fields Theatre, originally called the Dukes Theatre, was used as a playhouse in the 17th and 18th centuries
Old Newgate, c1760, (c1872). Creator: UnknownOld Newgate, c1760, (c1872). Newgate Prison in London, established in 1188, was one of the earliest prisons. It was rebuilt several times, and finally demolished in 1904
Hickss Hall (about 1750), (c1872). Creator: UnknownHickss Hall (about 1750), (c1872). Hicks Hall, built in 1611 and demolished in 1778, in St John Street, Clerkenwell, London
Barber-Surgeons Hall (1800), (c1872). Creator: UnknownBarber-Surgeons Hall (1800), (c1872). Barber-Surgeons Hall in Monkwell Street, City of London, headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Barbers. From Old and New London, Vol
Street Front of Crosby Hall, c1872. Creator: UnknownStreet Front of Crosby Hall, c1872. Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, City of London, was built in 1466 by the wool merchant Sir John Crosby
The Sir Paul Pindar. (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Sir Paul Pindar. (c1872). The Paul Pindar Tavern, Bishopsgate, City of London. This 17th century building was originally the residence of the diplomat Sir Paul Pindar