Street scene with tower of London in the distance 20th century Size:extra large George Davison Reid positioned himself

George Davison Reid positioned himself in the busy forecourt of Victoria station to take this photo

The photograph was taken very close to Church Street (now Dean Stanley Street)

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'

a drawbridge and wooden parapet

Street scene with tower of London in the distance 20th century Size:extra large George Davison Reid positioned himselfTower of London viewed from the North East. Tower Bridge can be seen in the distance on the left. From Reid's Views of Westminster & London VOL. 7.