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The Temple in 1671. (From an old bird s-eye view in the inner temple), (1897). View showing the buildings and gardens at the Inns of Court known as Temple, one of the main legal districts in London
The Old Bank, Looking from the Mansion House, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Old Bank, Looking from the Mansion House, (1897). The Bank of England in the City of London. The Bank of England was originally housed in rented premises
Trial of the Pix, 1897. Creator: UnknownTrial of the Pix, 1897. Men taking part in the Trial of the Pyx at the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in the City of London
The Figure in Panyer Alley, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Figure in Panyer Alley, 1897. A stone monument, near St Pauls Cathedral in London, shows a boy seated on an upturned basket (or panyer), with the inscription: When ye have sought the City Round
Tombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Creator: UnknownTombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Effigies of knights in the Temple Church, London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
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
A Knight Templar, 1897. Creator: UnknownA Knight Templar, 1897. Member of the medieval order of Knights Templar. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]
Interior of Goldsmiths Hall, 1876, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of Goldsmiths Hall, 1876, (1897). Goldsmiths Hall, headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London
Richard Tarleton, The Actor, (1897) Creator: UnknownRichard Tarleton, The Actor, (1897). English actor Richard Tarlton (or Tarleton, died 1588), was the most famous clown of his time. His comic doggerel verse came to be known as Tarltons
Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Creator: UnknownFleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Map showing London as it was in the 16th century or so. On the right is Bridewell, on the banks of the Fleet River between Fleet Street and the River Thames
Broad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Creator: UnknownBroad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Map of part of the City of London from the mid 18th century, showing parish divisions
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
Richard Burbage, (1897). Creator: UnknownRichard Burbage, (1897). English stage actor Burbage (1567-1619) was one of the most famous actors of the Globe Theatre in London
Interior of the Dukes Theatre, c1673, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of the Dukes Theatre, c1673, (1897). Performance of the The Empress of Morocco, at Dukes Theatre in London. The Dukes House, (later Dukes Theatre), was originally a tennis court
The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). The church of All-Hallows-the-Great in the City of London was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren in 1684 after the previous church was
Old House Still Standing in Bolt Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownOld House Still Standing in Bolt Court, (1897). Dr Samuel Johnsons house near Fleet Street in the City of London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Chapel of Merchant Taylors School, c1872. Creator: UnknownChapel of Merchant Taylors School, c1872. Interior of the chapel at the school in Suffolk Lane, City of London, founded in 1561 by members of the Merchant Taylors Company
Theodore E. Hook, (1897). Creator: UnknownTheodore E. Hook, (1897). British writer and composer Theodore Edward Hook (1788-1841) is known for practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810
Dyers Hall, c1830, (c1872). Creator: UnknownDyers Hall, c1830, (c1872). Dyers Hall, on the corner of College Street and Dowgate Hill, in the City of London, home of the Worshipful Company of Dyers. The building seen here was constructed c1770
The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). The Royal Society, (also known as the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge), occupied Crane Court, Fleet Street
The Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). The Lollards Tower, which dates from 1435 to 1440, was used as a prison in the 17th century
Sir R. Claytons House, Garden Front, (1897). Creator: UnknownSir R. Claytons House, Garden Front, (1897). Sir Robert Claytons house at No 8, Old Jewry, City of London. Clayton (1629-1707) was a British merchant banker, politician and Lord Mayor of London
The Door of Saddlers Hall, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Door of Saddlers Hall, 1897. Entrance to the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, one of the livery companies of the City of London
The Library of St. Paul s, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Library of St. Paul s, 1897. Interior view of the library in St Pauls Cathedral in London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Execution of Tomkins and Challoner, (1897). Creator: UnknownExecution of Tomkins and Challoner, (1897). 19th century depiction of the hanging of Richard Challoner and Nathaniel Tomkins on 5 July 1643
Tower Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: UnknownTower Street Ward, (c1872). Map dating from 1773, of part of the City of London, showing Custom House and ships on the River Thames. From Old and New London, Vol
Introduction of Randolph to Ben Jonson at the Devil Tavern, (1897). Creator: UnknownIntroduction of Randolph to Ben Jonson at the Devil Tavern, (1897). 19th century depiction of poet Thomas Randolph (1605-1635) meeting playwright
John Wilkes, (1897). Creator: UnknownJohn Wilkes, (1897). Portrait of English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes
No. 73, Cheapside, 1897. Creator: UnknownNo. 73, Cheapside, 1897. View of Old Mansion House in the City of London. It was built after a design by Christopher Wren for Sir William Turner who served as Lord Mayor in 1668-1669
The Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Observation post built by officers of the Royal Engineers on top of the cross on St Pauls Cathedral in London
The Trumpet, afterwards the Duke of York, Shire Lane, 1778. Elias Ashmoles House, (1897). Two London buildings: the Trumpet Public House (above), later the Duke of York, in Shire Lane, the Strand
Nonsuch House, (c1872). Creator: UnknownNonsuch House, (c1872). Nonsuch House on old London Bridge was originally constructed in the Netherlands, taken apart and shipped to London in pieces in 1578
Alderman Waithman, from an Authentic Portrait, (1897). Creator: UnknownAlderman Waithman, from an Authentic Portrait, (1897). Portrait of Robert Waithman (1764-1833) who served as Lord Mayor of London, 1823-1824. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). Creator: UnknownWilkes on his Trial, (1897). English radical, journalist and politician John Wilkes (1725-1797) before the Court of Kings Bench, 1768. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
The Royal Banquet in Guildhall, 1761, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Royal Banquet in Guildhall, 1761, (1897). Interior view of the Guildhall in London, during a banquet on Lord Mayors Day. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
The Rebuilding of St. Paul s, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Rebuilding of St. Paul s, (1897). The medieval cathedral church of the City of London was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to design the new cathedral
Waithmans Shop, (1897). Creator: UnknownWaithmans Shop, (1897). Waithman & Bristow, linen drapers shop in Fleet Street, London, as it might have looked in the 18th century. The sign says Importers of Irish Linens Calico Prints
Sir R. Whittingtons House, Crutched Friars, 1803, (1897). Creator: UnknownSir R. Whittingtons House, Crutched Friars, 1803, (1897). View of the building of late sixteenth century style known as the mansion of Sir Richard Whittington, (born 1350) in Hart Street
Cheapside Cross, as it appeared in 1547, (1897). Creator: UnknownCheapside Cross, as it appeared in 1547, (1897). The Cheapside Cross in the City of London was one of the Eleanor crosses, a series of twelve stone monuments topped with tall crosses
Old St. Paul s. - The Interior, Looking East, (1897). Creator: UnknownOld St. Paul s. - The Interior, Looking East, (1897). The medieval cathedral of St Paul in the City of London was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666
The Library, Guildhall, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Library, Guildhall, 1897. The library of the Guildhall in London was designed by Sir Horace Jones and was built in the early 1870s. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Ancient View of Cheapside, (1897). Creator: UnknownAncient View of Cheapside, (1897). The procession of Marie de Medici along Cheapside in the City of London, part of the French Queens visit to King Charles I and her daughter Henrietta Maria in 1638
Interior of Stationers Hall, 1876, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of Stationers Hall, 1876, (1897). The decorated interior of Stationers Hall, seat of the Stationers Company, one of the livery companies of the City of London
The Crypt of Guildhall, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Crypt of Guildhall, 1897. View of one of the medieval crypts in the Guildhall in the City of London, built 1411-1440. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Sword, Dagger and Ring of King James IV, of Scotland, 1897. Creator: UnknownSword, Dagger and Ring of King James IV, of Scotland, 1897. Items said to have belonged to James IV (1473-1513), preserved in the Heralds College in London
Ruins of the Barbican on Ludgate Hill, 1792, (1897). Creator: UnknownRuins of the Barbican on Ludgate Hill, 1792, (1897). Remains of a Roman watch tower in the City of London. A barbican was a fortified outpost or gateway
Interior of Haberdashers Hall, 1876, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of Haberdashers Hall, 1876, (1897). Gresham Street headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the livery companies of the City of London
The Last Heraldic Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Last Heraldic Court, (1897). Court proceedings in 18th-century London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]