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The Streets Of London (116) - Queen Victoria Street and the start of London's telephone service

Queen Victoria Street, EC2

In the 19th century the City of London was even more of a warren of streets and lanes than it is now. As the volume of horse-drawn traffic was increasing and journeys were becoming more protracted and frustrating, something had to be done. The Metropolitan Improvement Act of 1863 gave planners powers to make improvements to the metropolis, some proved more radical…

faraday building, manchester

faraday building, manchester