A photograph entitled 'The Thames below London Bridge' published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The photograph shows barges and sailing ships on the river. Billingsgate Fish Market and Customs House can be seen on the north bank of the river.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The photograph shows a busy road with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. In the foreground is a man on a tricycle and an omnibus packed with people.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Ludgate Circus, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The photograph is taken from Fleet Street looking down Ludgate Hill towards St Paul's Cathedral. The King Lud public house can be seen on the left. Opened in 1870, the pub closed in 2005.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Holborn, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

On the left of this wide street are Lockhart's Cocoa Rooms and Prosser's Oyster and Supper Rooms.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Holborn Circus, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The back of the statue of Prince Albert (1819-1861) (1874) by Charles Bacon stands in the centre of the road. The premises of Negretti and Zambra, Instrument Makers, can be seen on the left.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'The Victoria Embankment, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

Construction of the Embankment began in 1865 and work was completed in 1870. It was built with the aim of providing a more modern sewage system for London, as well as easing congestion on the Strand and Fleet Street.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Strand, London, Looking West', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The photograph is taken towards Trafalgar Square. This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Staple Inn, Holborn', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

Staple Inn was built in the early 15th century as a wool staple later becoming an Inn of Chancery. Staple Inn is the only Inn of Chancery that still stands today.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Holborn Viaduct', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

A man looks at the camera as he waits to cross the busy street. A shop on the left advertises Vaseline.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Ludgate Hill from St Paul's Cathedral', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The statue in the foreground is of Queen Anne (1665-1714), who was on the throne at the time the Cathedral was completed in 1710. A shop on the left advertises 'Teeth Complete Set One Guinea', underneath it is a branch of Dollond and Co. opticians. The street is packed with horse-drawn vehicles.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Cheapside, London, Looking East', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

On the right is the spire of St Mary le Bow Church.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Cheapside, London, Looking West', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

On the right is a branch of Gresham Insurance Society, above a shop selling 'The 'Otto' Silent Gas Engine'.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Bank of England, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

Founded in 1694, the bank had a couple of locations before it acquired these premises in Threadneedle Street in 1734. Known affectionately as 'the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street', the Bank is one of Britain's most famous institutions.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Royal Exchange, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

This photograph shows the third Royal Exchange building to be built on the site, flanked by Threadneedle Street on the left and Cornhill on the right.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph of the British Museum, published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

A solitary horse-drawn carriage waits outside the museum.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'The General Post Office and Peel's Monument', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The photograph shows the GPO headquarters in St Martin's Le Grand, built between 1825 and 1829. The statue in the centre depicts Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) who was responsible for the establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829 and was Prime Minister in 1834-1835. On the right is J S Sweeting's Fish & Oyster Establishment.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Mansion House and Queen Victoria Street, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

One of the grandest surviving Georgian town palaces in London, Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London during his year of office.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Regent Quadrant, London', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The Quadrant is an arcade on Regent Street in London. Passengers on the horse drawn omnibus in the foreground sit under a huge sun shade with the words 'Metropolitan Railway' on it. A shop on the left advertises on the left is a Goldsmith and Mourning Jeweler.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'The Foreign Office, from St James' Park', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

Two men stand in a boat on the lake.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Rotten Row, Hyde Park', published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

Rotten Row is a track on the south side of Hyde Park. In the 18th century it was a fashionable place for Londoners to be seen, though rarely used today the track is still reserved as a place for horse riding.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.

A photograph entitled 'Choir, St George's Chapel, Windsor, Looking W.' published by George Washington Wilson, c. 1890.

The Choir, or Quire, was the first part of St George's Chapel to be completed, it was finished and roofed between 1477 and 1483.

This photograph is from an album containing sixty photographic views of London, published by George Washington Wilson. Although the photographs were usually marked with Wilson's initials, many were actually taken by assistants like Charles Wilson (1865-1958), his son.