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Community Air Raid Shelter, London
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Community Air Raid Shelter, London

A photograph taken during the London Blitz of 1940-1 showing the inside of a community air raid shelter built under railway arches. (Imperial War Museums)
The White Tower, the Tower of London
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The White Tower, the Tower of London

The White Tower of the Tower of London castle, first built c. 1077-1110 CE by William the Conqueror.
Artifacts from the London Mithraeum
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Artifacts from the London Mithraeum

Artifacts found on the site of the London Mithraeum. The Mithraeum was built on the banks of the Walbrook river around 240 CE, and was abandoned sometime during the fall of the Roman Empire (5th century CE)
Shopping Queues in WWII London
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Shopping Queues in WWII London

A photograph of a queue of shoppers in London during the Second World War (1939-45). Queues often developed during rationing in wartime Britain. (Imperial War Museums)
St, Thomas' Tower, Tower of London
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St, Thomas' Tower, Tower of London

St. Thomas' Tower and the Traitor's Gate as seen from the Thames. St. Thomas' Tower was added to the Tower of London by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), its construction lasted from 1275 - 1279.
Chapel of St. John, Tower of London
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Chapel of St. John, Tower of London

The chapel of Saint John the Baptist in the White Tower of the Tower of London. The chapel was built in the late 11thc century CE.
Volunteers Distributing Tea during the London Blitz
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Volunteers Distributing Tea during the London Blitz

A photograph showing tea being distributed by volunteers to air raid shelters during the London Blitz of 1940-1. John Keble Church kitchen. (Imperial War Museums)
London's Hatton Garden
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London's Hatton Garden

A photograph of London's Hatton Garden, an area which specialises in gold dealers and jewellery shops.
Crowds in London Celebrating the WWI Armistice
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Crowds in London Celebrating the WWI Armistice

A photograph of crowds outside Buckingham Palace in London celebrating the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918 which ended the First World War. (Imperial War Museums)
Firefighters, London Blitz
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Firefighters, London Blitz

A photograph of firemen fighting a blaze during the London Blitz (1940-1). St. Paul's Cathedral can be seen in the background. (Imperial War Museums)
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