40 Wonderful Photochrom Prints of Cornwall in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th century, Cornwall was a land of dramatic contrast, where the rugged industrial heritage of […]
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Generation X Photographed by Adrian Boot in West London, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteAdrian Boot is one of the most significant photographers of the British punk and reggae era. His work […]
Albert Chevallier Tayler: A Masterful Chronicler of English Life
This post was originally published on this siteAlbert Chevallier Tayler (1862–1925) was a distinguished British painter who played a pivotal role in the development of […]
Peveril of the Peak, a Historic Pub in Manchester, Has Welcomed Patrons Since 1820
This post was originally published on this siteAffectionately known to locals as “The Pev,” Peveril of the Peak is one of Manchester’s most iconic and […]
The Home Counties in the 1950s Through Hardwicke Knight’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteThrough the lens of Hardwicke Knight, the Home Counties of the 1950s are preserved as a serene yet […]
London Underground Train Guards at Night in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, a late-night journey on London’s Central Line carried with it a sense of quiet reassurance, […]
45 Incredible Photographs From the Big Freeze of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe winter of 1962–1963, known as the Big Freeze of 1963, was one of the coldest winters (defined […]
Who Did Penny for the Guy Back in the Day?
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, “Penny for the Guy” was a ubiquitous part of British childhood. Before the rise […]
Glamorous Portrait of Lilian Rose Goldstein, a Member of the Forty Elephants
This post was originally published on this siteThis glamorous portrait is believed to be Lilian Rose Goldstein, the Bobbed-Haired Bandit. Taken in about 1926 and […]
Paul McCartney and Dog Arrow on the Abbey Road Crossing for the “Paul Is Live” Album Cover Photoshoot, 1993
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1969, The Beatles gathered outside EMI Studios to walk across the zebra crossing on Abbey Road. […]
Portrait of Florrie Holmes, a Member of the Forty Elephants
This post was originally published on this siteAmong the seventy known members of London’s most infamous all-female criminal gang, Florrie Holmes stood out as a […]
Y Bwthyn Bach: Queen Elizabeth II’s Childhood Playhouse in Windsor Great Park, England
This post was originally published on this siteQueen Elizabeth II’s childhood playhouse in Windsor Great Park is one of the most charming and intimate artifacts […]
Goalkeeper Sam Bartram Standing Alone on the Pitch, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteOn Christmas Day, 1937, Charlton Athletic were playing Chelsea at The Valley (Charlton’s home ground) in London. Partway […]
Two Men Holding Up a Pair of Oversized Trousers of Daniel Lambert, the Heaviest Man in England
This post was originally published on this siteDaniel Lambert (1770–1809) was an English man renowned in Georgian England for his extraordinary size, intelligence, and dignified […]
The Well With a Human-Powered Treadmill Inside the Milbury Pub at Beauworth
This post was originally published on this siteThe Milbury Pub is a historic English country pub located in Beauworth, near Winchester, that features an ancient […]
Paul and Linda McCartney Crossing the Legendary Abbey Road With Their Pet Pony Jet in 1977
This post was originally published on this siteJet was a Shetland pony owned by the McCartney family and was one of the inspirations for the […]
In 1948, Mr. Cig, the Mascot, Handed Out Free Cigarettes to Patients at Hospitals in England
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, a promotional campaign featured a human-sized cigarette mascot known as “Mr. Cig” or “Mr. Cigarette” […]
Photographs of the Ramones Hanging Out in London in July 1976
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ramones visited London in July 1976 for their first shows outside the United States, performing a pair […]
22 Vintage Mugshots of Victorian Child Offenders Jailed for Stealing Items for Christmas Day
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photographs of Victorian child offenders, which originate from Wandsworth Prison, London, were taken from December 1872 […]
Eight Women in High Hats Having Tea in Norfolk, England, ca. 1920
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken around 1920, shows eight women dressed in black capes and tall, pointed hats, enjoying tea […]
Dustman Dennis Angel of Notting Hill Wearing a Top Hat to Collect the Rubbish in the Royal Borough of Kensington, 1964
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1964, Dennis Angel, a dustman from Notting Hill, added an unexpected flourish to his daily rounds in […]
Coal Miner’s Bath, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930s England, miners typically bathed at home in a basin of hot water, often with a woman […]
Fences in London Made From World War II Stretchers Once Used to Carry Thousands of Wounded Civilians in the Blitz
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II about 600,000 steel stretchers were manufactured for use in the Blitz. They were used […]
Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Eagle Skinner, the Leader and Founder of the Mystical Church of the Comforter
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mystical Church of the Comforter is London’s most curious church. It is situated in a disused waiting-room […]
In 1976, the Sex Pistols Recreated The Beatles’ Iconic “Please Please Me” Album Cover at EMI House, London
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1976, the Sex Pistols – the notorious British punk band that helped ignite the punk movement – […]