London City Collection

St Pauls Cathedral dominates the view of the area north of Cannon Street (left) Rebuilding is now well underway on sites bombed during the blitz

A messenger boy, London, 1911
3785140 A messenger boy, London, 1911; (add.info.: A messenger boy, London, 1911. Shows a boy delivering a message to a woman in person)

A London policeman, 1911
3785133 A London policeman, 1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, 1911. Shows a policeman stopping traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road)

Old Map of London 1851 by John Tallis
Commemorating the Great Exhibition of Industry of All Nations 1851, this magnificent plan of London, re-created and art worked directly from the antique original

England, Greater London, The City of London. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the famous Gherkin building, in the financial square mile in the City of London

View towards the Tower Bridge and The City, London, England, United Kingdom

Limehouse Dock
3790723 Limehouse Dock; (add.info.: Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, Regents Canal, London. From 1835 print. National Views of London &c. Vol. 2, 1835); Lebrecht History

The Blue Bird for Happiness
3775029 The Blue Bird for Happiness by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); (add.info.: The Blue Bird for Happiness, by Maurice Maeterlinck first performed at Haymarket Theatre 1909-Poster design)

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower
England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic " Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster)

The Adventures of Oliver
3770816 The Adventures of Oliver by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - A new edition revised and corrected)

Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Middlesex Street (Late Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday Morning, 1891. Petticoat Lane Market, a fashion and clothing market in the East End of London, consists of two adjacent street markets

New Bridge Market - Struggle for the Bus, 1891. Artist: William Luker
New Bridge Market - Struggle for the Bus, 1891. Located in Londons historic Square Mile. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie

London City (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Old Map of Central London 1898 from the Royal Atlas by Bartholomew
A fine very detailed plan of Central London from 1898 remastered from an original contained within " The Royal Atlas of England and Wales" ; edited by J.G

Old Map of London 1898 from the Royal Atlas by Bartholomew
A fine very detailed plan of the City of London remastered from an original contained within " The Royal Atlas of England and Wales" ; edited by J.G

London Views:All- Souls church
3783812 London Views:All- Souls church.; (add.info.: London Views:All- Souls church, Langham Place. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by J Tingle. Published 31th March, 1827)

London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster
3783803 London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster.; (add.info.: London Views: The Guildhall, Westminster. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by M. Barrenger)

London Views: Crockford's Club House, St. James's Street
3783802 London Views: Crockford's Club House, St. James's Street.; (add.info.: London Views: Crockford's Club House, St. James's Street. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864)

A London policeman, c.1911
3785135 A London policeman, c.1911; (add.info.: A London policeman, c.1911. Shows a policeman directing traffic. Illustration by Ernest Ibbetson, British artist: 1877-1959.); Lebrecht History

French Troops at Albert Gate, London, 1918
3785119 French Troops at Albert Gate, London, 1918; (add.info.: French Troops at Albert Gate, London, 1918. Caption reads: Victory March of the Allied Troops in London, July 19th. 1919')

World War 1: Kitchener inspecting Russian soldiers
3786883 World War 1: Kitchener inspecting Russian soldiers; (add.info.: World War 1: Kitchener inspecting Russian soldiers in London, England, April 1916. In the quadragle of the War Office)

Royal Opera House London, 1908 (postcard)
3793814 Royal Opera House London, 1908 (postcard); (add.info.: Royal Opera House London exterior of famous facade. Postcard stamped 1908.); Lebrecht History

Richard Coeur de Lions statue, Westminster
3785666 Richard Coeur de Lions statue, Westminster; (add.info.: Richard Coeur de Lions statue, Westminster, London. Early 20th century)

London Views: Albion Chapel, Moorgate
3783804 London Views: Albion Chapel, Moorgate.; (add.info.: London Views: Albion Chapel, Moorgate. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by T. Barber. Published 22th November, 1828)

London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street
3783794 London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street; (add.info.: London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street (2). Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by M. Barrenger

London Views: Villa in the Regent's Park
3783791 London Views: Villa in the Regent's Park.; (add.info.: London Views: Villa in the Regent's Park. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by J Tingle)

London Views: Southwark Bridge, from Bank side
3783786 London Views: Southwark Bridge, from Bank side; (add.info.: London Views: Southwark Bridge, from Bank side. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W. Wallis)

Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo
3790607 Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo; (add.info.: Aviary at Regent's Park Zoo, London 1835 National Views of London &c. Vol. 1, 1835); Lebrecht History

London Coliseum - Tea room, 1904 (postcard)
3793837 London Coliseum - Tea room, 1904 (postcard); (add.info.: London Coliseum - Tea Room, Largest theatre in London, home to ENO. Designed by Frank Matcham in 1904. Waitresses); Lebrecht History

London Views: Royal Exchange, Cornhill
3783809 London Views: Royal Exchange, Cornhill; (add.info.: London Views: Royal Exchange, Cornhill. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by J Tingle. Published 17th January, 1829)

London Views: Theatre Royal, Covent Garden
3783808 London Views: Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.; (add.info.: London Views: Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved byJohn Rolph)

London Views: New Bethlem Hospital, St. George's Fields
3783805 London Views: New Bethlem Hospital, St. George's Fields.; (add.info.: London Views: New Bethlem Hospital, St. George's Fields. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864)

London Views: Auction Mart, St. Bartholomew's Lane
3783801 London Views: Auction Mart, St. Bartholomew's Lane.; (add.info.: London Views: Auction Mart, St. Bartholomew's Lane. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W)

London Views: Chester Terrace, Regent's Park
3783798 London Views: Chester Terrace, Regent's Park.; (add.info.: London Views: Chester Terrace, Regent's Park. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by H. Melvelle)

St Pauls Cathedral, London
3785662 St Pauls Cathedral, London; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral, London. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

London Views: York House, St. James Park
3783788 London Views: York House, St. James Park.; (add.info.: London Views: York House, St. James Park. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by Robert Wallis)

Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London
3785670 Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London; (add.info.: Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

London Views: Talbot Inn, Borough
3783811 London Views: Talbot Inn, Borough.; (add.info.: London Views: Talbot Inn, Borough. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by J Tingle. Published 1831)

London Views: St. Paul's School
3783790 London Views: St. Paul's School.; (add.info.: London Views: St. Paul's School. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W. Deeble. Published 29th September, 1827)

London Views: East Side of Park Square and Diorama
3783789 London Views: East Side of Park Square and Diorama.; (add.info.: London Views: East Side of Park Square and Diorama (Regents Park). Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W

Downing Street, London, UK
3785653 Downing Street, London, UK; (add.info.: Downing Street, London, UK. 1920s. Official residence of the British Prime Minister.); Lebrecht History

London Views: The Centre of Cumberland Terrace
3783799 London Views: The Centre of Cumberland Terrace; (add.info.: London Views: The Centre of Cumberland Terrace, Regent's Park. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W)

Holborn, old houses on High Holborn, central London, early 20th century (photo)
3793939 Holborn, old houses on High Holborn, central London, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Holborn, old houses on High Holborn, central London - busy street with bus)

London Views: Sussex Place, Regent's Park
3783800 London Views: Sussex Place, Regent's Park.; (add.info.: London Views: Sussex Place, Regent's Park. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W.R. Smith)

London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street
3783797 London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street.; (add.info.: London Views: Part of West Side of Regent Street. Drawn by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd 1792 - 1864. Engraved by W. Watkings)

London Views: Bank of England
3783796 London Views: Bank of England; (add.info.: London Views: East front of the Bank of England, and New Tower of Royal Exchanges, from St. Bartholomew Lane)

Bookstall, London
3785649 Bookstall, London; (add.info.: Bookstall, London. After black and white drawing by Edward King. Early 20th century. Town Life series.); Lebrecht History

A hansom cab, London, 1911
3785139 A hansom cab, London, 1911; (add.info.: A hansom cab, London, 1911. Shows horse and driver, as well as couple on the pavement)

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"Exploring the Enchanting London City: A Captivating Blend of History and Modernity" London City, a captivating blend of history and modernity, offers a mesmerizing array of iconic landmarks that tell tales of its rich heritage. St Paul's Cathedral majestically dominates the view north of Cannon Street, showcasing the city's resilience through rebuilding. As you wander through this vibrant metropolis, be sure to visit The Blue Bird for Happiness, where joy awaits at every corner. From there, feast your eyes upon the breathtaking view towards Tower Bridge and The City - an enchanting sight that encapsulates the essence of London. Venturing into Greater London's financial square mile in The City reveals abstract views of modern architecture, with the famous Gherkin building standing tall as a testament to innovation and progress. For those seeking literary adventures reminiscent of Oliver Twist's escapades, immerse yourself in Middlesex Street (formerly known as Petticoat Lane) on a Sunday morning in 1891. Renowned artist William Luker beautifully captures this bustling scene at New Bridge Market - witness the struggle for buses amidst lively street life. No exploration is complete without paying homage to one of London's most iconic symbols - Big Ben or Clock Tower. Part of the House of Parliament building within Westminster City stands proudly as a reminder of British democracy and tradition. Delve further into history by perusing old maps such as John Tallis' 1851 depiction or Bartholomew's Royal Atlas from 1898. These intricate cartographic masterpieces offer glimpses into London's past while highlighting its ever-evolving nature. As evening descends upon this magnificent cityscape, let William capture your imagination with his evocative painting titled "Evening London. " Feel transported to another era where gas-lit streets exude an ethereal charm unique to Victorian England. London City beckons explorers from all corners with its timeless allure.