City of Westminster
1909 | 3 mins
Bringing Edwardian London to life, the opening of this captivating film is shot from a moving vehicle that circles Trafalgar Square and catches sight of historic monuments and buildings, including Nelson's Column, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. This phantom ride really places the viewer in amongst the traffic, and offers fascinating views of Edwardian vehicles, including a horse-drawn bus covered in advertisements for items such as Coleman's Mustard and attractions such as Selfridges. These shots are followed by scenes of an incredibly crowded street market and of the Old Curiosity Shop, made famous by the Charles Dickens' novel, which remains essentially unchanged to this day.
