In 19th-century London, finding a decent place to live was challenging. The city was growing quickly, giving way to severe overcrowding, especially in more impoverished areas. Yet, as the ...
London has always been a hub for photography. The very first photo of London was taken in 1839, only a matter of weeks after the French government revealed the secrets of daguerreotype photography ...
Greenwich train station in south-east London is set for a £50,000 upgrade. The project will reportedly improve the 19th century station by removing excess signage, adding comfortable seating and ...
An engraving depicting the interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century. Poor living conditions caused numerous health issues. London's unsanitary conditions depicted in ...
This changed in the 19th century, when Britain’s first professional and full-time police force was established in London. The Bow Street Runners were a group of volunteers that patrolled London ...