Cannon Street

Cannon Street, London – Circa 1900 London’s bustling heart at the turn of the century

This striking photograph shows a crowded Cannon Street in the City of London around 1900, alive with horse-drawn carriages and well-dressed pedestrians. The imposing dome of St Paul’s Cathedral dominates the background, casting its shadow over one of the busiest arteries of Edwardian London.

Cannon Street was—and remains—a vital thoroughfare in the capital’s financial district. Back then, it was the daily scene of bankers, messengers, merchants, and omnibus drivers navigating the tightly packed cobblestone roads of an empire’s capital.

🗓️ Fun fact: In 1900, London had just launched its first deep-level electric railway—the Central London Railway (now part of the Central Line)—ushering in a new era of underground travel just beneath streets like these.

📍 Cannon Street, City of London, England 📷 Photograph circa 1900

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