The traffic on London Bridge.
This remarkable photo captures the bustling chaos of London Bridge in 1890, where pedestrians, horse-drawn buses, carts, and carriages jostle for space. It was a typical day during the height of the Victorian era—when this bridge served as one of the busiest thoroughfares in the world, with over 10,000 vehicles and 100,000 people crossing daily.
London Bridge has existed in multiple forms since the Roman times, but by the late 19th century, it was a vital artery connecting the industrial Southwark to the financial heart of the city. This image is a rare visual testament to the pulse of London before motorized transport changed everything.
📍 Location: London Bridge, City of London
📅 Date: Circa 1890
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London Bridge has existed in multiple forms since the Roman times, but by the late 19th century, it was a vital artery connecting the industrial Southwark to the financial heart of the city. This image is a rare visual testament to the pulse of London before motorized transport changed everything.
📍 Location: London Bridge, City of London
📅 Date: Circa 1890
Do you have old photos from your city or family archives?
📷 Share them on OldPik.com and help us build a visual memory of the world before it fades.
🔖 Tags: London Bridge 1890, historic London traffic, horse-drawn buses UK, Victorian London crowd, OldPik archives, vintage photos City of London
Contributed by OldPik on October 6, 2024
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