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100 Years of Change: How Old London Compares With the New

London's origins can be traced back thousands of years, but only the past 100 years of the city's history are documented on film. In fact, this is the first video ever taken of this wondrous city. See the amazing comparison, side by side, between the early 20th and the early 21st century!

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The Secret City of London...

How much do you really know about the ancient city of London? No , not about London, but about the secret, smaller city of London, located in the center of London as we know it and having its own mayor, its own rules, its own budget and taxes etc.

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The Second Life of Old Photos

The photos you are about to see where actually taken in 1931, Hungary. Artist Miklos Falvay decided to rejuvenate these photos by using advanced 3D mapping software to remodel the photos. You will see how old photos can actually reveal more than your eye can, at first, capture.

Old Photography: The Foggiest Era of London

The Foggiest Era of London In Remarkable Photography

In the first half of the 20th century, London was covered in almost constant “fog” until 1956, when the Clean Air Act was implemented, but the fatalities from the Great Smog in 1952, when the smog was at its highest, are said to have reached 12,000.

London Is A City of Many Secrets...

London. Is there a city more famous? There have been settlements in the area of London for more than 6000 years, according to archeologists, and its own historic roots are stuck deep within the soil of history.

Cute overload

These Dogs May Have Grown Old but They Are Still Adorable

Old and Faithful: 17 Heartwarming Photos of Old Dogs

However, it can be a little tough to see your lovable canine grow old and become weak. As they become old, they are not able to run after the sprinklers or chase that ball you throw at them anymore.

Humor

Joke: A Texan in London

Content Joke: A Texan in London joke A Texan is in London for business, and decides he'd like to see the sights before he leaves...

22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive

I think I have a good knowledge of history, but I always learn something new when browsing through old photos. They let you temporarily enter an entirely different world. One small detail I never thought of before can blow my mind and change the way I look at an era.

Humor

joke: The Blondes, The Brunettes and the Tour Bus

Joke: The Blondes Visit London

Two bowling teams, one of all Blondes and one of all Brunettes, charter a double-decker bus for a weekend bowling tournament in London. The Brunette team rides on the bottom of the bus. The Blonde team rides on the top level.

This Is Merry Old England in the 1920s, in Color!

Amazing Re-Touched Photos of England Back in the Old Days

It’s rare that you see color photos from the 1920s. In 1928, under George V’s reign, National Geographic photographer Clifton R. Adams traveled throughout England to capture everyday life in both the countryside and towns.

The Tower of London: the Fortress That Still Inspires Both Awe and Fear

10 Intriguing and Creepy Facts About the Tower of London

Today, The Tower of London is known as a must-see tourist destination in the UK capital, a place where you can see the Crown Jewels and maybe snap an epic photo of a raven with a castle in the background.

Relive the Past with These Poignant Vintage Photos

25 Old Photos That Show How Different the World Used To Be

There is something quintessentially captivating about looking at old photographs , isn't there? Even when we look back at our childhood photos, we tend to be instantly transported to the world we left behind long ago. And more often than not, they give us an overwhelming sense of melancholy.

History Lesson: How Britain’s Wonderful Trams Got Derailed

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The Tram: London's Fascinating Lost Transportation Network

However, over the past few decades, trams have almost completely vanished from London’s streets and only a handful of them remain today. But why? Why did London lose its amazing trams and do they have any future in the UK now? This video gives us some answers.

Video Collection: Most Notable Sites in London

Take a Walk Among 11 of London's Greatest Sights

Join us on this virtual journey, accompanied by informative explanations, and get a taste of the wonders that London has to offer. 1. Piccadilly Square Welcome to the vibrant heart of London!

Visit 1920s and Today's London at the Same Time

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Window into the Past: See Today's London as it Was in 1927

London is one of the world's premier cities - and it has been for a long time. But how much has it changed in the last century? This unique video combines footage of London from 1924 with how it looks today.

These Old Photos Show a Fascinating Side of History

Looking at these photos, I feel as if I’ve opened an old treasure chest. I appreciate how these nostalgic photos present a window to a world now gone.

Found It! Rare Old Photos of Famous People

But those photos never really give you a glimpse into who these people are, how they are off the spotlight. The most interesting photos, then, are the ones taken either before they were famous, or while they are at home and relaxed.

9 Museums to Visit in the City of London

The Best Museums to Visit in the City of London

London is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant and central capital cities in Europe, with countless reasons to visit.

Art

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How on Earth Did This Magician Float Through London?

Pedestrians and drivers were amazed last week as magician Dynamo appeared to hover above them, holding on to a London bus. The magician and illusionist is famous for making such audacious stunts, and this one was very well, if puzzlingly, received. How do you think he did it?

These Colorized Vintage Pics Make the Past Seem So Real

History Is Brought Alive With These Colorized Old Photos

Old black and white photos have a certain charm about them. But haven’t we all wondered how these old photographs would look if they were colorized? Whether it is those black and white photos of your grandparents or some famous historical picture, seeing them in color can be quite fascinating.

Nature

Photos of Flowers Blooming All Over London

Take a Walk Through London's Colorful, Flowery Streets

While London may see grey days for most of the year, Mother Nature, as you're about to see, continues to thrive. London has a lot of parks to offer, but alongside the greenery, London is adorned with stunning flowers, making its public spaces truly wonderful to walk through.

Vintage Photos - Kids Finding Fun on the Streets of London

The Children of London 70 Years Ago – 16 Captivating Pics

The ones that really stood out from that collection were his photos of rambunctious children having fun on the streets of London.

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These London Buildings Are But an Empty Facade, But Why?

Leinster Gardens in London is a beautiful historical street, lined neatly with white Victorian houses. But it’s no ordinary street, as two of its seemingly normal houses, 23 and 24, aren’t real, they are just empty facades, in the most literal sense of this word. Why is that so?