Historical pictures and information about London.
The photo above was supposedly taken in 1940 during the Blitz. In the background you can see the Old Bailey with the Lady of Justice standing undamaged. It would subsequently become heavily damaged by German bombs and would not be fully restored until 1952.
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Fox Photos photographer Fred Morley takes on Aussie, the boxing kangaroo in London’s Trafalgar Square, 31st August 1931. Found via Reddit.
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What: Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Crowds At St. Paul’s Cathedral
When: 1897
Where: St. Paul’s Cathedral, City of London
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What: Queen Victoria Greets Crowds For Her Diamond Jubilee
When: 1897
Where: Unknown (London)
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What: Colonial Escort in Pall Mall For Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
When: 1897
Where: Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London
Story: Another great photo of the crowds watching colonial troops file past in Pall Mall for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
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What: Crowds Cheer At Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
When: 1897
Where: Somewhere in London (Possibly the City?)
Story: I’m not sure where this photo was taken, but it looks to me like it might be somewhere in the City of London. This photo again shows the huge number of people who came out to celebrate the 60 years of Victoria’s reign.
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What: Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Carriage In The Grounds Of Buckingham Palace
When: 1897
Where: Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London
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What: Seated Queen Victoria In Diamond Jubilee Year (1897)
By: LIFE Magazine
When: 1897.
Story: A second iconic image of Queen Victoria In Diamond Jubilee Year of 1897. Originally published in LIFE magazine.
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What: Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Troops Return to Buckingham Palace
When: 1897
Where: Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London
Story: Photo of Queen Victoria’s Troops as they return to Buckingham Palace. Notice in the background you can see the Houses of Parliament, the Clock Tower (better known as Big Ben) and Westminster Abbey.
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What: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Flotilla Under Tower Bridge 1977
When: 1977
Where: Tower Bridge, City of London
Story: This picture gives a taste for what we can expect on Sunday. It was taken in 1977 for Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee. Overall, an interesting shot of Tower Bridge with just a few of the boats that made up the flotilla.