During the 19th century, London grew enormously to become a global city of immense importance. It was the largest city in the world from about 1825, the world's largest port, and the heart of international finance and trade. … See more

Port of London
London was both the world's largest port, and a major shipbuilding center in itself, for the entire 19th century. At the beginning of the century, this … See more

Poverty
In contrast to the conspicuous wealth of the cities of London and Westminster, there was a huge … See more

Roads
Many new roads were built after the formation of the Metropolitan Board of Works See more

As the capital of a massive empire, London became a draw for immigrants from the colonies and poorer parts of Europe. A large Irish population settled in the city during the Victorian era, with many of the newcomers refugees from the Great Famine (1845–1849) See more

London's great expansion in the 19th century was driven by housing growth to accommodate the rapidly expanding population of the city. The growth of transport in London in this period fueled the outward expansion of suburbs, as did a cultural impetus to … See more

With the great railway terminals developing to connect London with its suburbs and beyond, mass transport was becoming ever more important within the city as its population increased. The first horse-drawn omnibuses entered service in London in 1829. By … See more