Inner London Collection (page 4)

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square, London, taken from the St Martins in the Fields Church tower. Picture taken 5th August 1932

Piccadilly Circus, Central London in November 1932. Picture taken 25th November 1932

Fleet Street in London, looking West to East, towards Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral. Picture taken 8th February 1934

Piccadilly Circus on VE Day. Part of a picture sequence of celebrations in Central London to mark the Allied victory in Europe at the end of the Second World War. Scenes in Piccadilly Circus

Picture shows the icicles which have formed on the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus, London. Britain is in the grip of its biggest freeze-up since 1947. Picture taken 1st February 1956

Piccadilly Circus at night. London. Picture shows the scene where the Advertising Association had the electric sign displays switched off until 8pm

St Annes Court is an alleyway that connects Dean Street and Wardour Street in Londons Soho district. Circa 1950

A snowy scene in Regents Park London. 21st January 1942

A view of the magnificent new Regent Street, taken from the Piccadilly End, which will be formally inaugurated by the King and Queen on 23rd June. 10th June 1927

Cambridge again defeated Oxford in the boat race by seven lengths. This year is the centenary of the race. Cambridge are pictured leading in Hammersmith. 23rd March 1929

Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine, from Monkleigh, London. 23rd October 1934

Old Bill at London Zoo. 1925

Fleet Street in London. Picture looks West to East towards towards where St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Circus are. Picture taken circa 1st February 1928

A policeman helping children to cross the road. London, February 1934

Regent Street prepares for the King and Queen. A view of Regent Street gaily decorated for their majesties visit. London, June 1927

Columbia Market, near Shoreditch Church, London. This highly decorative building was erected in 1869 near to Shoreditch Church in a poverty-stricken area by the courtesy of Lady Burdette-Coutts

The Old Curiosity Shop, claimed to be the one immortalised by Dickens. Portsmouth Street, London. June 1923

Views from the South Bank at night, showing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. 13th December 1963

Views of London, taken from the South Bank at night. 13th December 1963

View along London Embankment. Circa 1955

Cleopatras Needle, Victoria Embankment, London. Circa 1955

Views from Waterloo Bridge showing "Discovery"
Views from Waterloo Bridge showing " Discovery", " President" and " Wellington" training ships. St Pauls Cathedral in the background. 5th August 1949

Views of London from Millbank Tower. 4th April 1963

London Embankment. Circa 1955

London Embankment at night. Circa 1955

A man lights a cigarette on the Thames Embankment at night. Circa 1955

Houses of Parliament and the River Thames at night. August 1938

An aerial view of the River Thames at Westminster. 27th January 1965

A group of friends enjoying Battersea Fun Fair, London. 14th June 1953

Children playing on Albert Bridge, London. 25th May 1954

One is young only once. Come rain come sunshine it doesn t matter, but all the little recesses, quiet little nooks and corners will always be occupied by some courting couples. London. 21st May 1954

Boys of the Quintin School 309 Regent Street have their chemistry classes at the London Polytechnic School. Seeing that the sun is shining they wait outside enjoying the spring warmth until their

Busy scene in Central London showing the traffic at Regent Street and Oxford Street, circa 1920

Busy scene in Central London showing the traffic at Oxford Circus, 1882

Antique dealer and his stall at the New Caledonian Street Market. 22nd March 1954

House wives browsing the antique stalls of the New Caledonian Street Market for jewellery. 22nd March 1954

Housewife browsing the antique stalls of the New Caledonian Street Market for jewellery. 22nd March 1954

Mums and children gather on a corner of the Harrow Road close to the Regent Canal, in the west London district of Paddington, for a chat and a gossip. 26th March 1954

Bargemen at work Chelsea Reach on the River Thames close to the Chelsea Flour Mill, Deptford Bridge, Greenwich, London. 26th March 1954

Sammy the seal waiting expectantly in his London Zoo tank, for his keeper to bring him his daily ration of fish. 26th March 1954

Elephants at the London Zoo Elephant House in Regents Park. 26th March 1954

Couple looking at engagement rings in the window of Bravingtons in Fleet Street, London 12th March 1954

Stockbroker messengers and clerks look at shrubs in one of the seed shops in Leadenhall Market. 12th March 1954

City workers view of St Pauls Cathedral as they make their way down Watling Street. 12th March 1954

Threadneedle Street, London seen from Austin Friars 12th March 1954

Stockbrokers near Throgmorton Street. 12th March 1954

Bible and ticket punchers. 5th March 1954 It might have been beneficial at that, but it gave me the impression as if somebody was shooting at a sitting bird when one of these religious sandwich men

Visitors to the Tower of London are showing around the castle by one of the resident Beefeaters. 1st March 1954

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Step back in time to Victorian London, a shady place filled with intrigue and mystery. Picture Malcolm McLaren's iconic shop "Sex" on the Kings Road, buzzing with punk energy on that fateful day of 5th December 1976. As dawn breaks, William Hogarth's masterpiece "Four Times of the Day - Morning" comes to life, depicting the hustle and bustle of city dwellers starting their day. In West India Docks' North Quay in 1900, sugar bags hang out to dry under the watchful eye of hardworking dockworkers. Meanwhile, a thrilling Victorian cricket match unfolds amidst cheers and excitement from passionate spectators. Venturing into Limehouse Chinatown in East London reveals a vibrant community bustling with activity as residents go about their daily lives. Petticoat Lane becomes besieged by crowds eager to find the perfect Christmas presents for loved ones. St Paul's Cathedral stands tall and floodlit during VE Day celebrations, symbolizing victory and resilience. Soho Fair and Carnival kick off today with an unprecedented number of participants parading through its lively streets. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we see London's newest timber dock, The Lavender Dock being commissioned—a testament to progress and innovation shaping this ever-evolving cityscape. And who can forget GPO Tower? A towering icon since September 22nd, 1967—piercing through London's skyline like a beacon of modernity. Amidst it all are young girls meeting up with friends at coffee bars in London's glamorous West End—an embodiment of youth culture thriving amidst this dynamic metropolis. Inner London is not just bricks and mortar; it is a tapestry woven together by countless stories spanning centuries—a place where tradition meets progress; where cultures collide harmoniously; where dreams are born amid shadows cast by historical landmarks that have witnessed it all.