Bow Lane Looking South 20th century 64.6/8 John Tallis' widely read History

John Tallis' widely read History and Description of the Crystal Palace described India as Britain's pre-eminent colonial possession and the source of 'priceless treasures'

View shows Northumberland House in the centre with its turrets with lead cupolas and Percy Lion above parapet of frontispiece

this authoritative guide takes the reader through almost 2

saw hundreds of miners from South Wales gather in the square

Bow Lane Looking South 20th century 64.6/8 John Tallis' widely read HistoryBow Lane, Looking South to crossing with Watling Street and St. Mary Aldermary in middle distance. George Davison Reid supported the Society of Antiquaries of London, which promoted the study of London's architecture, and was interested in photographing older architecture and locations. He took this photo of Bow Lane in the late 1920s.