London: Exchange and Bank
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Exchange and Bank', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows the Royal Exchange and the Bank of England in London.
Traffic Duty at Ludgate Circus
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'Traffic Duty at Ludgate Circus', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows a policeman directing traffic at Ludgate Circus in London.
London Types: A Flower Seller
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London Types: A Flower Seller', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows a woman selling flowers on the street.
London: Westminster Abbey
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Westminster Abbey', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914.
London: Charing Cross and Strand
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Charing Cross and Strand', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. Buses and motor cars drive past the Eleanor Cross in front of the Charing Cross Hotel.
London: Tower and Tower Bridge
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Tower and Tower Bridge', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914.
London: The House of Lords showing the Woolsack
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: The House of Lords Showing the Woolsack', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows the Woolsack, the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords.
London: Houses of Parliament
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Houses of Parliament by Night', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows a silhouette view of the Houses of Parliament over the River Thames.
London: Kingsway
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Kingsway', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. Completed in 1905, Kingsway was a relatively new street when this photograph was taken, it was built to replace smaller streets and slum dwellings.
London: Tower Bridge
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Tower Bridge', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914.
G.N.R. England's First Aviation Races at Doncaster
1909
Poster. G.N.R. England's First Aviation Races at Doncaster, October 15th to 23rd. See special programme for train service and excursion arrangements, gratis at any Great Northern Office. Photochrome Company Limited, London and Tunbridge Wells. - nd. [1909]. Photochromatic process; 100.5x63.5cm. An advertisement produced for the GNR (Great Northern Railway) showing a Bleriot monoplane and biplane passing over Doncaster racecourse; a tower marker on track right, the stands in far distance left.
Droitwich
1910
Poster, Caledonian Railway, Droitwich - Natural Brine Baths. View of town. Convenient Express Services via Birmingham with Droitwich. Natural Brine Baths. For Particulars of train services, fares etc. from Scotland to Droitwich apply at Caledonian Railway Stations. Printed by Photochrom Co Ltd, London & Tunbridge Wells. Format: quad royal. Dimensions: 40 x 50 inches, 1016 x 1270mm.
Poster for 'The Flying Scotsman'
Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, 'The Flying Scotsman', photograph of locomotive No 4472 Flying Scotsman with text below advertising book of "The World's Most Famous Train", printed by Haycock, Photochrom.
Lend a Hand on the Land
April 1945
World War II poster, 'Lend a Hand on the Land'. Includes contact details for Northumberland War Agricultural Executive Committee. Photograph of 3 women and one man loading hay onto lorry. Printed by Chromoworks Ltd, London; published by HMSO (51-1297) D/45. April 1945 written in pencil on reverse. Overall: crown. DImensions: 20 x 15 inches.
Lend a Hand on the Land
April 1945
World War II poster, 'Lend a Hand on the Land'. Includes contact details for Northumberland War Agricultural Executive Committee. Photograph of 3 women and one man loading hay onto lorry. Printed by Chromoworks Ltd, London; published by HMSO (51-1297) D/45. April 1945 written in pencil on reverse. Overall: crown. DImensions: 20 x 15 inches.
London: Petticoat Lane Sunday Morning
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Petticoat Lane Sunday Morning', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows the market in Petticoat Lane.
London: Cheapside, Looking E.
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Cheapside, Looking E.', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows Cheapside, with the church of St Mary-le-Bow on the right of the street.
London Types: The Orderly Boy
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London Types: The Orderly Boy', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows an orderly boy, or street cleaner, with his dustpan and brush.
London Types: The Postman
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London Types: The Postman', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows a postman wearing a navy uniform and hat with a gold cap badge.
London: Kensington Gardens, The Fountains
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Kensington Gardens, The Fountains', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914.
London: A Morning in Rotten Row
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: A Morning in Rotten Row', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. Rotten Row is a track on the south side of Hyde Park. In the 18th century it was a fashionable place for Londoners to be seen, though rarely used today the track is still reserved as a place for horse riding.
London: Trafalgar Square
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Trafalgar Square', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows Nelson's Column, built in 1843.
London: Piccadilly Circus
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Piccadilly Circus', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows the busy streets of Piccadilly Circus, crowded with people, buses, motor cars and horses.
London: A Yeoman of the Guard
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: A Yeoman of the Guard', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The Yeomen of the Guard were the bodyguards of the English monarch. They were founded in 1485 by Henry VII (1457-1509).
Two colour photographs in mount of Bridlington Quay and the British Museum
Great Central Railway carriage photographs. Two colour photographs in mount. Bridlington Quay, The Bayle Gate (Great Central Railway, direct route via York); London, British Museum (Marylebone Station, Great Central Railway). Photographs by The Photochrom Company Limited, 121 Cheapside, London, EC.
Two photographs in mount, Lutterworth Church and Station and York from Railway Bridge
Great Central Railway carriage photographs. Two photographs in mount. Lutterworth Church, Lutterworth Station (Great Central Railway); York from Railway Bridge. Photographs by The Photochrom Company Limited, 121 Cheapside, London, EC.
Three colour photographs in mount of Cleethorpes beach and the Clock Tower in Leicester
Great Central Railway carriage photographs. Three colour photographs in mount. Cleethorpes, Promenade and Beach (Cleethorpes Station, Great Central Railway); Clock Tower, Leicester (Leicester Station, Great Central Route). Colour photography by the Photocrom Company Limited, 61 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC.
The Picturesque Route Tourist Resorts of Derbyshire
1900
Poster, The Midland Railway, "The picturesque Route Tourist Resorts of Derbyshire", c. 1900, six photographs mounted in card Resorts of Derbyshire two upper -oval-Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, two middle - rectangular, Bakewell and Dovedale, two lower, oval, High Tor, Matlock and Buxton. [there are six photos listed under The British Transport Commission ledger no. 2682/5/59]
NER: Bonnie Scotland - The Imperial Series, No.1 East Coast Route
1915-1925
Guidebook, North Eastern Railway, 'Bonnie Scotland. The Imperial Series No. 1. East Coast Route. Official Issue. First Edition.', c 1920, cost new 6d, 161 pages, hard cover. Dimensions: 7.2835 x 5.1181 in.; 185 x 130 mm
LNER: Notes for LNER Passengers
1938
Guidebook, London & North Eastern Railway, 'Notes for LNER Passengers', 1938, description of a journey on 'The Coronation' with illustrations, timetables for named trains (26th September 1938-30th April 1939), soft cover. Dimension: 8.4646 x 5.5118 in.; 215 x 140 mm
LNER: Fifeshire and Forfarshire
1925-1935
Travel Guide, London & North Eastern Railway, "Fifeshire & Forfarshire", c 1930, places & buildings to visit with map, 23 pages, soft cover with an illustration by 'F L'. Dimensions: 7.874 x 5.9055 in.; 200 x 150 mm
LNER: Durham County
1925-1935
Travel Guide, London & North Eastern Railway, "Durham County", c. 1930, places & buildings to visit, 28 pages, soft cover with an illustration by 'F L'. Dimensions: 7.874 x 5.9055 in.; 200 x 150 mm
LNER: London
1925-1935
Travel Guide, London & North Eastern Railway, "London", places & buildings to visit with map, c 1930, 23 pages, front cover missing. Dimensions: 7.874 x 5.9055 in.; 200 x 150 mm
Charing Cross Hotel in the heart of London
Brochure, Southern Railway, "Charing Cross Hotel in the Heart of London", printed by Photochrom, London.
programme of tours to and around London
1911-04
Timetable, Great Northern Railway "Coronation Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush, Festival of Empire and Programme of Tours to and Around London", with timetable and descriptions of above trips. April 1911. With black and white photographs of London. Printed by Photochrom, London.
Two photographs of Bridlington Harbour in mount
North Eastern Railway/London and North Eastern Railway carriage photographs. Two photographs in mount. Bridlington Harbour (separate views). Photographs by The Photochrom Company Limited, 121 Cheapside, London, EC.
Two photographs in mount of Bridlington Quay and Bolton Abbey
Great Central Railway carriage photographs. Two colour photographs in mount. Bridlington Quay, Children's Corner; Bolton Abbey from River. Photographs by The Photochrom Company Limited, 121 Cheapside, London, EC.
Two colour photographs in mount of Chipping Norton
Great Western Railway carriage photographs. Two colour photographs in mount. High Street, Chipping Norton; The Market Place, Chipping Norton. Colour photography by The Photochrom Company Limited, 121 Cheapside, London, EC.
Three colour photographs in mount of Norwich, Chesterfield and Ann Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-on-Avon
Great Central Railway carriage photographs. Three colour photographs in mount. Norwich - Thorpe, Old Reach (Via Lincoln, Great Central Railway); Chesterfield Church (Chesterfield Station, Great Central Railway); Ann Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-on-Avon (Via Woodford, Great Central Railway). Colour photography by the Photocrom Company Limited, 61 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC.
In the track of the Mayflower back to the old Country
London & South Western Railway booklet entitled 'In the track of the Mayflower back to the old Country - The royal Railway'. front cover has depictions of New England and Southampton in 1620 and New York and Southampton on the present day with the central depiction of the Mayflower with floral border.
Colour postcard of Haddon Hall
Postcard, Midland Railway, official postcard showing Haddon Hall as seen from the terrace, Midland Route, Liverpool, Manchester & London [coloured].
London: Ludgate Hill and St Paul's
circa 1914
A photochrom postcard entitled 'London: Ludgate Hill and St Paul's', published in 'London In Colour Photography' by The Photochrom Company Limited, London in about 1914. The postcard shows Ludgate Hill, a road leading to St Paul's Cathedral. The King Lud public house can be seen on the left.
LNER: Notes for American Visitors
1924
Travel Guide, London & North Eastern Railway, "Notes for American Visitors", 1924, places & buildings to visit, 33 pages, soft cover with an illustration by 'F L'. Dimensions: 7.874 x 5.9055 in.; 200 x 150 mm
LNER: On Either Side
1935
Travel Guide, London & North Eastern Railway, "On Either Side. Depicting & Describing Features of Interest to be seen from the train between London (Kings Cross) & Edinburgh (Waverley), Fort William, Inverness & Aberdeen", 1935, 72 pages, soft cover, cover illustrating Forth Bridge by Bryan de Grineau. (Dimensions: 8.6614 x 4.3307 in.; 220 x 110 mm)
Charing Cross Hotel in the Heart of London
Brochure, Southern Railway, "Charing Cross Hotel in the Heart of London", printed by Photochrom, London.
Charing Cross Hotel in the heart of London
Brochure, Southern Railway, "Charing Cross Hotel in the Heart of London", printed by Photochrom, London.
Charing Cross Hotel in the heart of London
Brochure, Southern Railway, "Charing Cross Hotel in the Heart of London", printed by Photochrom, London.