Modern London and its past

London - the main political, economic and cultural center of the United Kingdom. From 1825 to 1925 it was the largest city in the world. Of course, like all settlements, London has changed over time. Combining contemporary photographs and old paintings with the help of Google Street View, you can be sure that the major monuments remained in their places. Duke of Northumberland House in London.
1752 Canaletto





Westminster Abbey and the procession of the Knights
1749 Westminster Canaletto



River Thames and St Paul's Cathedral on the day of the Lord Mayor
1746 Canaletto



Church of St. Martin "in the fields»
1888 William Logsdeyl



market at Covent Garden
1737 Balthazar Nebot



1822 Author Unknown



"November 9»
1890 William Logsdeyl



1751 Canaletto



Blackman Street
1885 John Atkinson Grimshaw



View Greenwich
1750-1752, Canaletto



Source: www.theguardian.com