Catalogue description C Laundy collection of photographs of the railways of Hertfordshire

Comprised almost entirely of glass and film negatives, together with eight prints that show Laundy's family at the turn of the century. Most of the photographs are by Cecil Laundy, but a small number are possibly by H Gordon Tidey and Robert Brookman. (Further references to Tidey and Brookman are to be found in other NRM collections). The subjects covered include the railways of Hertfordshire, particularly the Great Northern, Midland and LNWR lines near Potters Bar and Hitchin. There are also some LBSCR views, whilst other lines covered include the Southern, South Eastern & Chatham Railway, LNER, Midland & Great Northern Joint, Great Central and Great Eastern Railways. The collection is listed. There are some reference prints available for consultation in the Reading Room.

Laundy, C, 1880-1945

• Railway transport

Cecil Laundy was a cousin of Kenneth Leech, whose work is also represented in the NRM collections. The museum acquired the Laundy collection in 1985.