Peter BerthoudOct 1, 2012Edwardian London in PhotosI recently came across a book containing views of Edwardian London that I hadn't seen before on the net. Three Hundred and Fifty Views -...
Peter BerthoudSep 24, 2012As Black as Newgate's Knocker"It's as black as Newgate's knocker" is an old phrase that will be familiar to many Londoners. But just how black was the knocker? Well,...
Peter BerthoudSep 12, 2012The Visscher Panorama of London in 1616Claes Visscher's Panorama of London in 1616 is one of the finest views we have of London before the Great Fire. It is over two metres...
Peter BerthoudAug 13, 2012Kings Cross: A Cross for KingsIn 1830 the area of London formerly known as Battle Bridge acquired a new name, Kings Cross. This is a rare image of the "cross" that led...