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Old Photos of London A Londoner sharing my favourite photos of London throughout the 1800-1900s. I don’t own any of the photos. If you’d like me to share photos or tag you, please DM

Euston station looks unrecognisable pre 1960 🏛️🚂
26/03/2025

Euston station looks unrecognisable pre 1960 🏛️🚂

Alhambra theatre 🎭 1898 Leicester Square, London
11/03/2025

Alhambra theatre 🎭 1898 Leicester Square, London

Pall Mall, London circa 1900
11/03/2025

Pall Mall, London circa 1900

📍 Houndsditch, Early 1900s – A Hub of History & Trade 🏙️In the early 1900s, Houndsditch was a bustling marketplace, famo...
27/02/2025

📍 Houndsditch, Early 1900s – A Hub of History & Trade 🏙️

In the early 1900s, Houndsditch was a bustling marketplace, famous for its shops and stalls selling every type of clothing—new and secondhand. It was home to the iconic Houndsditch Warehouse, often called the “Selfridges of the Jewish Quarter.” 🏬✨

But did you know? The street’s name comes from a ditch that once surrounded the City of London’s walls, used as a dumping ground for all kinds of waste… including dead dogs. 🐕💀

Houndsditch also made headlines in 1910 with the Houndsditch Murders, when a group of Latvian anarchists attempted to rob a jewelry shop, leading to a deadly clash with police. This event set the stage for the infamous Siege of Sidney Street in 1911. 🔥⚔️

From trade to true crime, Houndsditch was at the heart of London’s history. Have you ever explored this area? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Tottenham Court Road in the 19th century. In the 19th century, Tottenham Court Road became a hub for furniture makers an...
15/02/2025

Tottenham Court Road in the 19th century. In the 19th century, Tottenham Court Road became a hub for furniture makers and craftsmen, earning a reputation as the go-to street for high-quality furniture and upholstery in London. The area was lined with workshops and showrooms, attracting both wealthy customers and tradespeople.

Covent Garden in London was originally a medieval abbey garden before becoming a bustling market square in the 17th cent...
03/02/2025

Covent Garden in London was originally a medieval abbey garden before becoming a bustling market square in the 17th century. It became famous for its fruit, vegetable, and flower markets, later evolving into a cultural and tourist hub known for street performances, theatres, and high-end shopping. The market was relocated in 1974.

5TH NOVEMBER 1927: THE CHEF OF THE SAVOY HOTEL, LONDON, DECORATING TWO OF THE BOAR’S HEADS WHICH TRADITIONALLY ADORN THE...
27/11/2024

5TH NOVEMBER 1927: THE CHEF OF THE SAVOY HOTEL, LONDON, DECORATING TWO OF THE BOAR’S HEADS WHICH TRADITIONALLY ADORN THE CHRISTMAS TABLES

Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1827, was originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Relocated t...
25/10/2024

Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1827, was originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Relocated to its current spot near Hyde Park in 1851, it stands as an iconic London landmark. Though never used for its royal purpose, it remains a symbol of London’s history and a gateway to Speaker’s Corner, where free speech thrives.

Oxford Circus in London 1912
25/10/2024

Oxford Circus in London 1912

Kings Cross at the end of the 1800s
09/10/2024

Kings Cross at the end of the 1800s

Busy London street scene from the early 1900s
03/08/2024

Busy London street scene from the early 1900s

When London used to use sheep as natural lawnmowers
26/07/2024

When London used to use sheep as natural lawnmowers

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