The Angel

This bustling street scene from around 1911 captures the iconic Angel junction in Islington, a pivotal hub in Edwardian London. The photograph showcases a horse-drawn omnibus promoting Nestlé’s Milk, a street tram marked 565, and a lively mix of Londoners — men in bowler hats, smartly dressed ladies, and curious children.

Dominating the background is the majestic domed building known simply as "The Angel", once an inn and later a landmark for travellers entering the city. The streets hum with urban dynamism — a moment frozen in time from an age on the cusp of modernity.

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