From The ArchivesYou are in: London > In Pictures > Photo Galleries > From The Archives We dig out archive photos of London life Did you know there was a gym and a basic solarium in Houses of Parliament in 1947? Archive photos Some of these photos capture extreme weather in London in the early 20th century Click through our gallery of archive images of Christmas in London. Do they spark any memories? Did you know hawkers used to sell goods on streets around London? Look at these photos Winter in London down the years; dirty kids, snow clearing job ads and nurses cooking! Look at photos of London Underground workers of the past...flat caps and braces Did you know Hampstead Heath was used to train soldiers during World War I? Look how nurses looked in 1937 even when only attending lectures plus other shots taken that year Archive Photos: Mercedes Gleitz, a Londoner, was the first British woman to swim the channel Each week get a glimpse of London in black and white and we want you to help Did you know Crystal Palace had a rich history in motor racing? Click through our gallery You are in: London > In Pictures > Photo Galleries > From The Archives |