London entered the 20th century at the height of its influence as the capital of one of the largest empires in history, but the new century was to bring many challenges.
London’s population continued to grow rapidly in the early decades of the century, and public transport was greatly expanded. A large tram network was constructed by the London County Council, through the LCC Tramways; the first motorbus service began in the 1900s. Improvements to London's overground and underground rail network, including large scale electrification were progressively carried out.
Take a look at these amazing photos to see what street scenes of London looked like in the 1900s and 1910s.
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| The Wellington Arms was situated at 96-102 Uxbridge Road, London. circa 1900 |
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| 261 - 265 Brick Lane, London, 1900 |
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| Billingsgate Market, the Monument to the Great Fire of London in the background, circa 1900 |
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| London Zoo, 1900 |
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| Sheep were used to keep the grass under control in London parks to cut costs, Piccadilly, circa early 1900s |
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| Street seller, Eros fountain, Piccadilly Circus, London, circa early 1900s |
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| Tower Bridge, London, circa 1900 |
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| The Woodman tavern, 60 Battersea High Street, London, circa 1905 |
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| Albert Bridge, London, 1910 |
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| British suffragette campaign for women's voting rights, London, 1910 |
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| Liberty, London, 1910 |
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| London cab, 1910 |
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| Piccadilly at times of transport upheaval, circa 1910 |
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| Street lamp maintenance, London, circa 1910 |
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| Tower and Tower Bridge, taken from the Monument, circa 1910 |
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| Wandsworth Bridge Road from New Kings Road, Fulham, 1913 |
