London Past in London Past

Apr 2, 2016

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Piccadilly Circus, 1920

Looking north-east, September 6th 1920 at 6:15pm. From the motor bus and general traffic study of London, England…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 2, 2016

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Covent Garden Theatre, 1858

The third theatre on the site (the previous ones burned down in 1808 and 1856). Designed by Edward Middleton…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 17, 2016

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Rotherhithe Tunnel Map, 1836

Plan of the Tunnel with reference to the main roads and objects on the eastern part of London. Engraved and…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 8, 2016

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Haymarket Opera House, 1830

Built in 1791 by William Taylor to replace the theatre burnt down in 1789 during evening rehearsals. The first…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 28, 2016

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Clapham Common, 1915

The Plough Inn and clock tower. Valentine’s postcard number 60122. Although the postcard is dated 1915 the photo (taken in…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 5, 2016

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Millbank Penitentiary, 1829

Built in 1799 at a cost of £500,000 and designed by Jeremy Bentham. The walls were octagon shaped and enclosed…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 29, 2016

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India House, Leadenhall Street, c1850

Hand coloured engraving of the north view. From The Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 5, 2016

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Royal Aquarium, c1880

Opened in 1876 as a place of general amusement. In spite of its many attractions (which did not include fish) it was…

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London Past in London Past

Apr 3, 2016

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City of London Theatre, 1838

Built in Bishopsgate by Samuel Beazley and opened in 1835, seating 2,500. Renamed the Royal City of London…

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London Past in London Past

Feb 20, 2016

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St Mary’s, Rotherhithe, c1740

Re-erected in 1715. The new tower was built in 1738.

From Memorials to serve for history of the parish of…

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