Alan Russell
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Born Homerton Hackney London local history mainly Hackney history - has es ven yox rufn eyds antisemetik
Lennox House, Cresset Road, Well Street, showing damage to brick ? garage. following an attack by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), with high explosive (H.E.) bombs, 7/8th October 1940.
November 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Lennox House, Cresset Road, Well Street, showing damage to brick ? garage. following an attack by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), with high explosive (H.E.) bombs, 7/8th October 1940.
Colour illustration showing a thatched cottage bottom of Spring Hill by Spring Lane, Springfield Park Upper Clapton
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Colour illustration showing a thatched cottage bottom of Spring Hill by Spring Lane, Springfield Park Upper Clapton
The Varieties (Variety Theatre or Harwood’s Hall) in Pitfield Street, Hoxton, a short distance from Shoreditch church, was built in 1869 behind the White Horse pub. It was designed by the leading theatre architect, C. J. Phipps, who probably devoted more attention to the pub facade t
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Varieties (Variety Theatre or Harwood’s Hall) in Pitfield Street, Hoxton, a short distance from Shoreditch church, was built in 1869 behind the White Horse pub. It was designed by the leading theatre architect, C. J. Phipps, who probably devoted more attention to the pub facade t
CAT & MUTTON pub London Fields 1841 76 Broadway market Hackney aka Cat & Shoulder of Mutton 1 Duncan Place LondonFields 1881 Pub been present since 1745 & since that time been variously called Leg of Mutton & Cat, Cat & Shoulder of Mutton West St
November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
CAT & MUTTON pub London Fields 1841 76 Broadway market Hackney aka Cat & Shoulder of Mutton 1 Duncan Place LondonFields 1881 Pub been present since 1745 & since that time been variously called Leg of Mutton & Cat, Cat & Shoulder of Mutton West St
BROADWAY MARKET.Nos.30-36.East side. LONDON FIELDS, c.1958 Elevation to shops from Brougham Road.Lord Duncan pub, 36 Broadway Market, LondonFields, Hackney E8 The address is 36 Broadway in 1934 and earlier, and
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BROADWAY MARKET.Nos.30-36.East side. LONDON FIELDS, c.1958 Elevation to shops from Brougham Road.Lord Duncan pub, 36 Broadway Market, LondonFields, Hackney E8 The address is 36 Broadway in 1934 and earlier, and
1980 River Lea from Walthamstow Marshes looking south from Horseshoe Bend to Clapton Junction Viaduct (photo from save the marshes campaign when Lee Valley Regional Park Authority wanted dig up the marshes for gravel pits)
November 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
1980 River Lea from Walthamstow Marshes looking south from Horseshoe Bend to Clapton Junction Viaduct (photo from save the marshes campaign when Lee Valley Regional Park Authority wanted dig up the marshes for gravel pits)
This image was used in Issue 83 of the Hackney People's Press in an letter addressed 'Nagasaki Day & HCND' from a 'Disgruntled HCND Member'. The image captions the Hackney Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This image was used in Issue 83 of the Hackney People's Press in an letter addressed 'Nagasaki Day & HCND' from a 'Disgruntled HCND Member'. The image captions the Hackney Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
CLISSOLD PARK, STOKE NEWINGTON. c1910.The Rustic looking bandstand looking east towards the mansion, and showing spire of Old St. Mary's Church. Postcard [by J.R.Uffel
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
CLISSOLD PARK, STOKE NEWINGTON. c1910.The Rustic looking bandstand looking east towards the mansion, and showing spire of Old St. Mary's Church. Postcard [by J.R.Uffel
Clissold Park from the air, looking north-east showing bandstand, the mansion, and spire of Old St.Mary's Church. Postcard [by S.T.Williams, 54 Bouverie Road "The Aero Photo Co."].1930.
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Clissold Park from the air, looking north-east showing bandstand, the mansion, and spire of Old St.Mary's Church. Postcard [by S.T.Williams, 54 Bouverie Road "The Aero Photo Co."].1930.
The morning after a direct hit by a high explosive bomb on St. Matthew's Hospital, Shoreditch, in London, on Oct. 8, 194, .the corner of City Road and Shepherdess Walk which killed many patients and some members of staff and destroyed part of the old south ward block
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The morning after a direct hit by a high explosive bomb on St. Matthew's Hospital, Shoreditch, in London, on Oct. 8, 194, .the corner of City Road and Shepherdess Walk which killed many patients and some members of staff and destroyed part of the old south ward block
(Bethnal Green) WORKHOUSE.Well Street. SOUTH HACKNEY. c.1930 The Old Workhouse, Well Street, from the north-west. Taken shortly before demolition. n.d.-c1930?. Formerly the Hackney Theological Seminary or Hackney Academy and after 1871 Hackney College to train Congregational ministers.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
(Bethnal Green) WORKHOUSE.Well Street. SOUTH HACKNEY. c.1930 The Old Workhouse, Well Street, from the north-west. Taken shortly before demolition. n.d.-c1930?. Formerly the Hackney Theological Seminary or Hackney Academy and after 1871 Hackney College to train Congregational ministers.
River Lea High Bridge Springfield Clapton Hackney 1884 the other side of the river became reservoirs now called the wetlands Hackney Library Services
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
River Lea High Bridge Springfield Clapton Hackney 1884 the other side of the river became reservoirs now called the wetlands Hackney Library Services
Laundry girls Connells Steam laundry and Dyeworks on towpath High Hill Ferry River Lea Clapton
November 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Laundry girls Connells Steam laundry and Dyeworks on towpath High Hill Ferry River Lea Clapton
Temple Mills Greyhound racing Stadium Temple Mill Lane Stratford Temple Mills Stadium also known as White Temple Stadium was a greyhound racing, whippet racing and boxing venue in East London The track was located on the west side of Temple Mills Lane (Quarter Mile Lane}.
November 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Temple Mills Greyhound racing Stadium Temple Mill Lane Stratford Temple Mills Stadium also known as White Temple Stadium was a greyhound racing, whippet racing and boxing venue in East London The track was located on the west side of Temple Mills Lane (Quarter Mile Lane}.
Austin Buildings 1929 small courtyard westside Lower Clapton rd S of St James Church the atmosphere that impressed the artist eluded Hackney Council planners the ritz cinema was built on site in 1930s
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Austin Buildings 1929 small courtyard westside Lower Clapton rd S of St James Church the atmosphere that impressed the artist eluded Hackney Council planners the ritz cinema was built on site in 1930s
Fire vehicle outside ancient houses 219 Lower Clapton Road Hackney buildings demolished and ABC Ritz Cinema built then demolished now Anthony Kendell Court opposite Clapton Pond Gardens (the paddock)
November 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fire vehicle outside ancient houses 219 Lower Clapton Road Hackney buildings demolished and ABC Ritz Cinema built then demolished now Anthony Kendell Court opposite Clapton Pond Gardens (the paddock)
PROSPECT HOUSE, LOWER CLAPTON ROAD,Hackney c1825 Prospect House Seminary,later Howard Lodge entrance to William Adamson's Clarence Nursery, William Pratt's shop [tailor] and a butcher's. Nursery entrance later site of Goulton Road. Pencil sketch 1825
![PROSPECT HOUSE, LOWER CLAPTON ROAD,Hackney c1825 Prospect House Seminary,later Howard Lodge entrance to William Adamson's Clarence Nursery, William Pratt's shop [tailor] and a butcher's. Nursery entrance later site of Goulton Road. Pencil sketch 1825](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mu7fapwpaheubsj25a4gqzto/bafkreiesdwlquu3evfvsjcx425y56pxawebm2leycetmsqchezwzqkkjim@jpeg)
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
PROSPECT HOUSE, LOWER CLAPTON ROAD,Hackney c1825 Prospect House Seminary,later Howard Lodge entrance to William Adamson's Clarence Nursery, William Pratt's shop [tailor] and a butcher's. Nursery entrance later site of Goulton Road. Pencil sketch 1825
Cookes Pie & Mash and eels Kingsland High road Dalston now a wine bar?
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cookes Pie & Mash and eels Kingsland High road Dalston now a wine bar?
Grecian Theatre, Shepherdess Walk. J.P. Emslie Five views showing the grounds of the Grecian Theatre and the Chinese pavilion, interior of the theatre, an upper room and a staircase during demolition. Five colour photographs of watercolours, 1899. Shoreditch post 1750
November 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Grecian Theatre, Shepherdess Walk. J.P. Emslie Five views showing the grounds of the Grecian Theatre and the Chinese pavilion, interior of the theatre, an upper room and a staircase during demolition. Five colour photographs of watercolours, 1899. Shoreditch post 1750
Grecian Theatre, Shepherdess Walk. J.P. Emslie: Five views showing the grounds of the Grecian Theatre and the Chinese pavilion, interior of the theatre, an upper room and a staircase during demolition.Five colour photographs of watercolours, 1899.
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Grecian Theatre, Shepherdess Walk. J.P. Emslie: Five views showing the grounds of the Grecian Theatre and the Chinese pavilion, interior of the theatre, an upper room and a staircase during demolition.Five colour photographs of watercolours, 1899.
EASTERN HOSPITAL Homerton Row Views of demolition. April 1982 The history of Homerton Hospital's site begins with the Metropolitan Fever and Smallpox Hospital, which opened in 1867, and the adjacent Homerton Fever Hospital (1870) and smallpox hospital (1871).
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
EASTERN HOSPITAL Homerton Row Views of demolition. April 1982 The history of Homerton Hospital's site begins with the Metropolitan Fever and Smallpox Hospital, which opened in 1867, and the adjacent Homerton Fever Hospital (1870) and smallpox hospital (1871).
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, February 1934. Showing Linsey Shop and houses prior to demolition
October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, February 1934. Showing Linsey Shop and houses prior to demolition
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, March 1934. Showing houses prior to demolition
October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, March 1934. Showing houses prior to demolition
ALBION HOUSE SCHOOL, MARE STREET. c1800 Front elevation of house later Albion House School. With enclosed area at front possibly part of the green at the Triangle, Mare Street.Albion House Hackney, a boarding school kept by Mrs Perry.Ink sketch showing front
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
ALBION HOUSE SCHOOL, MARE STREET. c1800 Front elevation of house later Albion House School. With enclosed area at front possibly part of the green at the Triangle, Mare Street.Albion House Hackney, a boarding school kept by Mrs Perry.Ink sketch showing front
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, February 1934. Showing houses prior to demolition as part of slum clearance by Shoreditch Council. In the 1930s, Shoreditch, like other areas of London, underwent slum clearance to replace overcrowded and unsanitary housing with new council estates.
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Kingsnorth Place, Hoxton, February 1934. Showing houses prior to demolition as part of slum clearance by Shoreditch Council. In the 1930s, Shoreditch, like other areas of London, underwent slum clearance to replace overcrowded and unsanitary housing with new council estates.