12+ Extraordinary Vintage Photographs That Capture Street Scenes of London in 1894 _s2
During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world’s largest city and capital of the British Empire. The population rose from over 1 million in 1801 to 5.567 million in 1891. In 1897, the population of Greater London was…
Vivid Vintage Photos of Life in London in the 1970s _s2
The nostalgic images show the capital’s landmarks in the 1970s, a decade of feminism, Arsenal’s FA cup win and the launch of the concord. The era is known for being a time of cultural and political change – especially due…
MOD: Defining the Fashion of British Youth in the 1960s _s2
Mod is a subculture that began in the United Kingdom in the 1960s and spread, in varying degrees, to other countries and continues today on a smaller scale. Focused on music and fashion, the subculture has its roots in a small…
Old Photos of Londoners’ Street Life in 1877 _s2
In 1877, pioneering Scottish photographer and geographer John Thompson made a visit to London. Along with journalist Adolphe Smith, they documented the working class and their life on the streets of England’s capital city. The pair’s complete work was named Street…
26+ Black and White Photos Captured Everyday Life in Carlisle in 1975 _s2
Carlisle is the largest settlement in the county of Cumbria. Located 8 miles south of the Scottish border, it is nicknamed the Great Border City. Carlisle today is the main cultural, commercial and industrial center in the Borderlands. It is…
The innovative construction of London’s Tower Bridge seen through old photographs, 1886-1895 _s2
Arguably one of the best-known and most recognizable bridges in the world, Tower Bridge was built in the late nineteenth century and immediately acclaimed as a feat of Victorian engineering. A special committee was formed in 1876 to come up…
45+ Cool Pics of Pants Styles That Women Often Wore in the 1930s and 1940s _s2
In the 1930s, women didn’t wear pants too often but for summer days at the beach or playing a sport, pants were not only acceptable but highly fashionable. Until the Second World War, women began working in factories, doing traditionally…
Groovy Sixties: 23+ Fabulous Photos Defined the 1960s Women’s Fashion _s2
There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionised womenswear with bold colours, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. So, it comes as no…
Streets of Croydon, London, 1960s _s2
Croydon is a large major town in South London, England, the principal settlement of the London Borough of Croydon. Croydon with Swan & Sugarloaf pub in centre. From Brighton Rd towards Southbridge Rd (on left) & South End…
Vintage Color Photos of London in 1970s _s2
These pictures were taken by Flickr user AntyDiluvian during his trip to London in September 1973. The capital city was the first stop in a month-long European tour he and his wife took on their own. The man wasn’t impressed…