East End Photographs and Drawings

[MrBarnett]

Looks good to me. Nice find, Yabs.

[jerryd]

The tree at the end of the street seems to match up with the sketch, as well.

[Joshua Rogan]

Cracking find, Yabs!
I think it could definitely be Dorset Street, although the arch isn't the entrance to Miller's Court (I think that's just to the left of the horse and cart). It seems to be taken from the western end, and judging by the building with the angled corner, it can only be the entrance to Little Paternoster Row, and that must be the other McCarthy's shop (no relation).

[GUT]

I see this pic on a twitter feed under the heading of Dorset Street 1895


It's quite similar to one of the Dorset street sketches


I don't think I've seen the pic on these boards (I didn't wanna check all 300 pages again ) I was wondering if it was actually Dorset street.
Apologies if this was the wrong thread to ask

Well the photo and sketch sure look to be the same location.

[Yabs]

I see this pic on a twitter feed under the heading of Dorset Street 1895


It's quite similar to one of the Dorset street sketches


I don't think I've seen the pic on these boards (I didn't wanna check all 300 pages again ) I was wondering if it was actually Dorset street.
Apologies if this was the wrong thread to ask

[Hutch Orris]

Thanks for posting these excellent photos mrmajester. I'm amazed there's anything left of the old pub as it's been knocked about over the years to suit various needs and at one time was a bank.

I think this building has been bought by the architect Chris Dyson who has a house in Princelet Street. His renovations tend to be sympathetic to the buildings original design and he may even leave the old tiled lettering exposed.

[Geddy2112]

Thanks Mr Majester. I just hope the lettering doesn't end up on a skip.

....or in his back garden

[Robert]

Thanks Mr Majester. I just hope the lettering doesn't end up on a skip.

[mrmajester]

I don't post on here much but, today my wife and I went to Moorgate to lay flowers at the memorial which commemorates the terrible train crash on London Underground 41 years ago today. I have no direct connection to it other than being a driver on the Underground.

We then decided to go to The Pride Of Spitalfields for a pint or 2, as we entered Fashion Street I could hardly believe my eyes. Work was going on at what once was The Queens Head pub and the workers had uncovered the original tiled lettering. Luckily I was able to take a few shots.

[ChrisGeorge]

Back in the old days and nowadays combination.

This comparison is very instructive. Of course this area of Spitalfields where Dorset Street and Miller's Court stood is being redeveloped so it remains to be seen what tour guides will be able to show visitors in the future. Could someone give us an update?

Thanks

Chris

[Mayerling]

Judging from the more recent photos, "gentrification" has certainly improved the appearance of much of the photographed areas.

Jeff

[Bridewell]

Spitalfields Magic Lantern slide currently for sale on ebay (in case anyone's interested):-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magic-Lantern-Slide-Victorian-London-Trinity-Almshouses-Spitalfields-History-/371552295425?

[Nicolas]

Thank you so much for these, incredible! I wonder when they date from exactly. Mind you, the car on the road in the last pic seems to be a C reg so it would make it 1985 onwards. Again, thank you. It demonstrates how careless Tower Hamlets was in letting these historic buildings be demolished and replaced with the anonymous, bland character of Kempton Court.

[Yabs]

[Robert]

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/danish-billionaire-steps-in-to-save-historic-norton-folgate-from-city-developers-a3157696.html