25+ Rare Vintage Photographs That Capture Daily Life in England in the Early 1900s _s2uk
An unknown photographer shot some stunning photographs of the life in England in his grand tour through Europe in 1904. And here they are. Organ grinder and daughter, London, England, 1904 Punting at Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, 1904 Cockington…
Rarely Seen Vintage Photographs of a Lost London From Between the 1900s and 1910s _s2uk
A small collection of rare vintage photographs of London, taken between the 1910s and 1910s, from the Archives of English Heritage. The photographs provide a unique record of whole districts of London as they were vanishing… Arch, Shepherd’s Place, off…
Old Pictures of London in Victorian Era _s2uk
1888: Traffic on Regent Circus, now known as Oxford Circus, London, facing east along Oxford Street. In the foreground is a man towing his barrel organ on wheels. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images) A cyclist riding a penny…
Spirit of Christmas: Fascinating Photos That Show How People Celebrated the Holidays From the Early 20th Century _s2uk
The history of Christmas traditions changed enormously in the 19th century, when most of the familiar components of the modern Christmas including St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and Christmas trees, became popular. Check out these 19 fascinating vintage photographs and see…
34+ Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of London in the Early 20th Century _s2uk
London entered the 20th century at the height of its influence as the capital of one of the largest empires in history, but the new century was to bring many challenges. London’s population continued to grow rapidly in the early…
35+ Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes of London in the Early 20th Century _s2uk
London entered the 20th century at the height of its influence as the capital of one of the largest empires in history, but the new century was to bring many challenges. London’s population continued to grow rapidly in the early…
Old Photos of City Churches in London a Century Ago _s2uk
Here are old photos of City churches (and a few nearby), taken for the London & Middlesex Archaeological Society a century ago. St Clement Danes, c. 1900 St. Magnus the Martyr, c. 1910 St Magnus the Martyr & the…
12+ Amazing Vintage Photographs Captured the 1926 General Strike in London _s2uk
Britain’s first and only General Strike began on 3 May 1926, and ended ten days later. The event was a watershed for labour relations in Britain, and bitterly divided opinion. The strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (T.U.C.)…
Vintage Photos of Buses in London Streets in the Early 20th Century _s2uk
The first buses to come into service did so slightly earlier, though – back in London. As soon as the war began, London’s buses were pressed into action. Here is a small collection of vintage pictures that show London’s traffic…
24+ Eerie Black and White Photographs That Show London Fog Scenes From the Early 20th Century _s2uk
London was covered in “fog” at the beginning of the 20th century, culminating in the Great Smog in 1952. The Clean Air Act was implemented in 1956, but the fatalities from the Great Smog are said to have reached 12,000. Here’s…