The Oldest Tavern in London: Vintage Photos of the Old Dick Whittington in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Old Dick Whittington was situated at 24 Cloth Fair. This beerhouse opened in 1846 in a 16th […]
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Vivid Vintage Photos of Life in London in the ‘70s
This post was originally published on this siteThe nostalgic images show the capital’s landmarks in the 1970s, a decade of feminism, Arsenal’s FA cup win […]
London in the 1950s Through Amazing Color Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s London was the heyday of the baby boomers. There was no longer rationing post war and […]
Intriguing Vintage Photos of London in 1973 and 1974
This post was originally published on this siteA decade of cultural and political change — these nostalgic and splendid images, taken by Mary Brown while […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Richmond’s Magical Funfairs in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this site“The Richmond Old Deer Park funfair was situated between a railway line and a main road, with a […]
Vivid Vintage Photos of London in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThese evocative snapshots of London were taken by Bernd Loos, who on the way to visit his friends […]
Pictures of Elton John With His Parents at Their Apartment in London, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteSheila Farebrother gave birth to Reginald Kenneth Dwight, later known as Elton John, on March 25 1947, in […]
Four Penny Coffin: One of the First Homeless Shelters in Victorian London
This post was originally published on this site The four penny coffin or coffin house was one of the first homeless shelters created for the […]
Hair Helmet, the Newest Fashion for Women Cyclists in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteBoth of these cyclists are wearing crash helmets – the lady’s a nylon-hair wig on a heavy plaster-composition […]
Michael Jackson Dressed as His Idol Charlie Chaplin in London, 1979
This post was originally published on this siteMichael always admired Charlie Chaplin as he many times said that he was one of his inspirations. We […]
The Battle of Cable Street: When East End of London halted a fascist march, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteThe Battle of Cable Street was a clash between anti-fascist protestors and the British Union of Fascists on […]
Wonderful Vintage Kodachrome Photos of London in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese beautiful vintage Kodachrome pictures of Britain’s capital city were taken by an unknown American tourist. “I’ve found […]
Princess Diana Runs Barefoot Wearing a Skirt in 1991
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana can be seen competing in a race against other parents at Prince Harry’s school in this […]
Street Scenes of London in 1987 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s in London was a decade of considerable change. Long established industries, street scenes, shops and ways […]
Fascinating Vintage Color Pictures of London in the ‘60s
This post was originally published on this siteThese beautiful vintage pictures of London come from the brilliant collection of Glen Fairweather. It hardly goes unnoticeable […]
In the 1940s, the Metropolitan Police Was Looking for Good Looking Female Officers, and They Mustn’t Marry!
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s an old advert for the Metropolitan Police recruitment aimed at women with misogynistic overtones that really won’t […]
Candid Photographs of Elton John and Rod Stewart Playing Soccer in Watford FC Shirts, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteSir Elton John has been connected to Watford Football Club for decades, including ownership and even sending kids […]
Elton John in His Closet, London, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteSir Elton John is known for his outrageously amazing outfits that he pairs with equally outrageous pair of […]
Fascinating Vintage Snapshots of London in 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1978, Ed Sijmons and his partner Louise took a trip to London. Their grainy snapshots show a […]
Family Ride on a Five Seat Bike in England, 1950
This post was originally published on this siteWho needs a van when you can ride as a family! How cool is this family circa 1950. […]
London Street Dancers, 1896
This post was originally published on this siteThree young girls apparently Irish step dancing to music from a barrel piano in 1896. Filmed in Drury […]
London in 1979 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteLondon is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the […]
Elizabeth Taylor Has Some Fun Surrounded by Pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, November 1948
This post was originally published on this siteTrafalgar Square in central London is a public square that has been a significant landmark since the 13th […]
Beautiful Vintage Photos of London in 1961
This post was originally published on this siteThese stunning images were taken by Charles Weever Cushman, an amateur photographer, during his holiday in London with […]
London–Calcutta Bus Service, the World’s Longest Bus Route. It Took About 50 Days to Complete the Journey!
This post was originally published on this siteThe bus service from London, England to Calcutta, India (now Kolkata) is considered to be the longest bus […]