Historic London: 15 pictures showing how the streets of London looked over the last century

This article originally appeared on Culture24.

Look closely enough and you can still see historic features around the modern capital. Take a tour with Street View-style app Historic London

An old photo of London's Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace (circa 1908). The flag flying indicates that the King is in residence© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Fleet StreetFleet Street (circa 1890). Looking east towards St Paul's Cathedral© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Covent GardenCovent Garden (circa 1905). The south side of the market, with Southampton Street to the left of the shot© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Clapham areaClapham Common (circa 1915). The clock tower and The Plough Inn© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's CheapsideCheapside (circa 1909). The church of St Mary-le-Bow is in the background© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Piccadilly CircusPiccadilly Circus (circa 1949). Looking up Shaftesbury Avenue© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Oxford StreetOxford Street (circa 1961). The then-newly constructed Bond Street tube station© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's HarrodsHarrods (circa 1940). Brompton Road, with the department store in the background© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's New Scotland YardThe Houses of Parliament from Victoria Embankment. Scotland House is to the right and the Elizabeth Tower is in the centre© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Hyde ParkHyde Park Corner (early 1920s)© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Oxford Street and CircusOxford Circus (circa 1904). Looking east towards New Oxford Street© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's StockwellStockwell (1920s). Looking north up South Lambeth Road from the war memorial© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's Tower BridgeTower Bridge (September 28 1892)© Courtesy Historic London
An old photo of London's WhitehallWhitehall (circa 1910). Looking south towards the Houses of Parliament© Courtesy Historic London
Cheapside© Courtesy Historic London

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