There’ll be many eyes- all around the world – focusing on London this week with the Royal Wedding happening on Friday…
…so ‘L’ just has to be for London!
We’ve gathered images of H is for Home shop stock items – past & present, that celebrate the capital city…
…famous landmarks, archetypal characters and classic scenes.
They’ve appeared on all kinds of products…
…lots of tins, pottery and book illustrations…
…and tea towels, posters and postcards.
We’d be tempted to have quite a collection if we were London dwellers!
We can’t resist a few pieces, even though we live out int’ sticks oop North.
We often see London-tastic products in the glossy interior magazines and websites – and we usually forget to bookmark them!
However, you’ll always find some good stuff at places like the London Transport Museum or V & A Museum web shops…
…and take a look at the “London Calling” Etsy Treasury that we’ve put together.
P.S. – Another special London event started last week – commemorating the original 1951 Festival of Britain.
We loaned a few items to Kiera Buckley-Jones from BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine. She has recreated rooms from the period. Read her blog series charting its development here. We’re hoping to take a little trip down south to see it before it finishes in September.
Love those black and white illustrations.
Whose are they?
Hi,
The illustrations are from A View of London by Edward Pagram with artwork by Colin Wilson
Hello,
I came across these Kenneth Townsend, chance glass plates on your website(under L is for london, link is attached here.
http://hisforhomeblog.com/celebrations/l-is-for-l…
I have been looking all over the internet to find any information on them, you were one of the few that had actually posted something about them. So I thought you may be helpful. I have emailed about 2 other people and one of them directed me your way….
I recently purchased the set of 6 of the Kenneth Townsend glass plates by Chance Brothers at an antique shop in Texas. I was curious if you had any idea what these might be priced at. They are in really great condition and I am happy to add it to my home. But I am so curious of their value. I live in America and unfortunately can't find much information about this artist. I am very interested in his work. Please get back to me at your convenience.
-Ainsley
Hi Ainsley,
Thanks for getting in touch. The "London Scenes" Chance Glass dishes currently sell for around £15-£20. You can find a dedicated Kenneth Townsend website here: http://www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk/