The Aldgate Pump 1880 Frame:black the area along the Thames

the area along the Thames was also a major shipbuilding site until the early twentieth century where many of the early warships were built

Panorama: bird's eye view of the City of London from the west

The Women's Social and Political Union published this poster to attack the government during the 1910 General Election

We hear from nurses in Manchester

Tower Beach was a popular day-trip destination

The Aldgate Pump 1880 Frame:black the area along the ThamesThe Aldgate Pump, 1880. A pump was originally installed here in the 16th century. The present one dates from the late 18th century but has been modified several times since. It officially marks the boundary between the City of London and the East End