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The Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Old Turnpike, Kensington, in 1820, (c1876). The Kensington Turnpike Trust was formed by Act of Parliament in 1725 to care for several important roads to the west of London
The Upper Flask, about 1800, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe " Upper Flask", about 1800, (c1876). A tavern near the top of Hampstead hill which in 18th century sold flasks of water from Hampstead spa
Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: UnknownOld Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Gore House, built in the 1750s and decorated by architect Robert Adam, was residence of political reformer William Wilberforce between 1808 and 1821
Interior of the Albert Hall, c1876. Creator: UnknownInterior of the Albert Hall, c1876. Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall in South Kensington, designed by civil engineers Francis Fowke and Henry Y. D
The Horticultural Garden and Exhibition Building, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Horticultural Garden and Exhibition Building, c1876. Garden maintained by the Royal Horticultural Society from 1861 to c1886 on what is now Exhibition road
The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Originally called the Brompton exchange, the station was opened on 24 December 1868 by the Metropolitan Railway to designs by Sir John Fowler
The International Exhibition of 1862, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition of 1862, (c1876). The Great London Exposition was a world fair held from 1 May to 1 November 1862 in South Kensington
The Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. 19th century consumptive patients were turned away from hospitals as there was no known cure
The Pavilion, Hans Place, in 1800, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Pavilion, Hans Place, in 1800, (c1876). Hans Place, a garden square in Knightsbridge, dates from the 1770s, when architect Henry Holland leased 89 acres from Earl Cadogan
Entrance to Brompton Cemetery, c1876. Creator: UnknownEntrance to Brompton Cemetery, c1876. Brompton Cemetery in Kensington and Chelsea opened in 1840. By early 19th century, inner city burial grounds had long been unable to cope with the number of
Old Chelsea in 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownOld Chelsea in 1750, (c1876). King Henry VIII acquired the manor of Chelsea from Lord Sandys in 1536, by 1694 Chelsea remained rural and served London as a market garden
Chelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Creator: UnknownChelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Chelsea Old Church dates from 1157 and was originally the parish church of Chelsea village, before it was engulfed by London. It is Grade I listed
The Worlds End, in 1790, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe " Worlds End", in 1790, (c1876). The Worlds End Tavern, dates back to at least the 17th century, a noted tea-garden at considerable distance from London
The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea
Chelsea Water-Works, in 1750, (c1876). Creator: UnknownChelsea Water-Works, in 1750, (c1876). Chelsea Waterworks founded in 1723, created extensive ponds in the borders of Chelsea and Pimlico using water from the tidal Thames
A Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Creator: UnknownA Card of Invitation to Ranelagh, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea
The Alexandra Palace (1876), c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Alexandra Palace (1876), c1876. Grade II listed entertainment venue, conceived by Owen Jones in 1859 and opened in Alexandra Park in 1873, to commemorate the Princess of Wales
The Old Crown Inn, Highgate, 1830, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe " Old Crown Inn", Highgate, 1830, (c1876). Grade II listed building in Highgate Village dating back to 1830
Queen Carolines Drawing-Room, Kensington Palace, c1876. Creator: UnknownQueen Carolines Drawing-Room, Kensington Palace, c1876. Kensington Palace, residence of the British Royal Family since 17th century
Chelsea Hospital, c1876. Creator: UnknownChelsea Hospital, c1876. Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement and nursing home for veterans of the British Army, founded by King Charles II in 1682, the gardens are Grade II listed
John Keats, 1821, (c1876). Creator: UnknownJohn Keats, 1821, (c1876). John Keats (1795-1821), English Romantic poet on his deathbed with tuberculosis aged 25, sedated with laudanum and opium. Keats moved to Hampstead in April 1817
The Old Chapel, Highgate, 1830, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Old Chapel, Highgate, 1830, (c1876). From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford
Ivy Cottage, Highgate, 1825, (c1876). Creator: UnknownIvy Cottage, Highgate, 1825, (c1876). Grade II listed cottage on Highgate hill, residence of Charles Mathews. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places
Cromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Creator: UnknownCromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Cromwell House is a Grade I listed building in Highgate built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8
View in Highgate Cemetery, c1876. Creator: UnknownView in Highgate Cemetery, c1876. Burial ground in north London, designated a Grade II nature reserve, opened in 1839 with initial design by architect Stephen Geary
Hampstead Heath in 1840, (c1876). Creator: UnknownHampstead Heath in 1840, (c1876). Ancient London heath, during Henry IIs reign privately owned by Alexander de Barentyn, the Kings butler, from early 19th century, common land
Old Houses in Church Row, c1876. Creator: UnknownOld Houses in Church Row, c1876. Church Row in Hampstead, built c1720s. was to become home to HG Wells who moved into number 17 in 1909
Dorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Creator: UnknownDorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Dorchester House was a three-storey mansion of brick and stone designed by John Thorpe the elder or younger
Henry VIIIs Conduit, c1876. Creator: UnknownHenry VIIIs Conduit, c1876. Henry VIIIs conduit at Kensington Palace, in the kitchen garden, built c1536 for Queen Elizabeth as a child
Jack Straws Castle, c1876. Creator: UnknownJack Straws Castle, c1876. Grade II listed building and former public house in Hampstead, named after rebel leader Jack Straw, who led the Peasants Revolt in 1381
Views in Highgate, c1876. Creator: UnknownViews in Highgate, c1876. Highgate until late Victorian times, was a village outside London. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places
Keats Seat, Old Well Walk, c1818, (c1876). Creator: UnknownKeats Seat, Old Well Walk, c1818, (c1876). Keats moved to Hampstead in April 1817 with a house on the Well Walk, a promenade across Hampstead heath
Highgate Archway Gate and Tavern in 1825, (c1876). Creator: UnknownHighgate Archway Gate and Tavern in 1825, (c1876). Highgate Archway, built 1813, on Archway Road, from 1813 to 1864, a toll gate made travellers pay for the next stage of their journey
The Gate-House, Highgate, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Gate-House, Highgate, in 1820, (c1876). The Gatehouse, was a dwelling from 1661, and takes its name from the gatehouse where tolls were taken from travellers heading out of London to the North
The Spaniards, Hampstead Heath, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe " Spaniards", Hampstead Heath, c1876. Built in 1585, opposite a toll house built in c1710, The Spaniards Inn tavern is Grade II listed
Staircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Creator: UnknownStaircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Cromwell House on Highgate Hill, Haringey, built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8, is Grade I listed
Whittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownWhittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). The Whittington Stone at the foot of Highgate Hill in Archway marks the spot where Dick Whittington in English folk heard the sound of Bow Bells
The Old Clock House, 1780, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Old Clock House, 1780, (c1876). Fenton House, known as the Clock House, a detached 17th-century merchants house in Hampstead with a walled garden
Highgate, from Upper Holloway, c1876. Creator: UnknownHighgate, from Upper Holloway, c1876. Upper Holloway was one of several hamlets within the ancient parish of St Mary Islington
The Roman Road, Tufnell Park, in 1838, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Roman Road, Tufnell Park, in 1838, (c1876). An area of farmland owned by a wealthy branch of the Tufnell family before its development in 1845 with a scheme sponsored by Henry Tufnell
Claude Duvals House, in 1825, (c1876). Creator: UnknownClaude Duvals House, in 1825, (c1876). Claude Duval (1643-1670), French highwayman noted for his chivalry, had a house in the northern suburbs of Holloway
Hanover Terrace, Regents Park, c1876. Creator: UnknownHanover Terrace, Regents Park, c1876. Hanover Terrace overlooks Regents Park in the City of Westminster and was designed by Sir John Nash in 1822 From " Old and New London
Holland House, Kensington, c1876. Creator: UnknownHolland House, Kensington, c1876. Holland House, originally known as Cope Castle, an early Jacobean country house built in 1605 by diplomat Sir Walter Cope to designs by Inigo Jones
Front View of Bethlehem Hospital, c1876. Creator: UnknownFront View of Bethlehem Hospital, c1876. Also known as Bedlam, a psychiatric hospital in London founded in 1247 during the reign of Henry III
The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Natural History Museum, South Kensington, c1876. Victorian facade of the Natural History Museum by Gibbs and Canning Limited
The Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Colosseum in 1827, (c1876). London Colosseum to the east of Regents Park, built in 1827 to exhibit Thomas Hornors Panoramic view of London
Execution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn, 1760, (c1876). Creator: UnknownExecution of Lord Ferrers at Tyburn, 1760, (c1876). Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers (1720 - 1760) hung at Tyburn on convistion of murdering his steward John Johnson
The Holme, Regents Park, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Holme, Regents Park, c1876. The Holme, a mansion in Regents Park, designed by Decimus Burton, as a private residence for the Burton family, built in 1818
