In the 19th-century London became the hub of international finance and trade. The construction of Underground London was started, a modern sewer system, bridges and many new roads were built. The population of the largest city in Britain grew from one million to 6.2 million. The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held at The Crystal Palace, and it attracted visitors from across the globe. As the middle-class population moved out to the suburbs, markets, theaters and new districts were built in those places.

These colorized photochroms show streets, roads, museums, landmarks, and everyday life of London in the late 19th century. Vote your favorites and don’t forget to share.