History: London Street Life in 1876

Aug 1, 2013 By jonathan

Check out this amazing array of pictures from London circa 1876. (Click for Larger Versions)

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All images by John Thomson; copyright Bishopsgate Institute via Spitalfields Life

Images copyright © Bishopsgate Institute

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About jonathan

Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.

Comments

Dorothy says

Aug 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm

Hi Jonathan,
Where can I buy this book(?) on the history of London Street Life, 1876? Unless it’s an exhibit but it would make a great book! Any info on this? Thanks!
— Dorothy