What were buildings like in Victorian era London?

At the start of the 19th century about 20% of Britain's population lived there, but by 1851 half the population of the country had set up home in London. London, like most cities, was not prepared for this great increase in people. People crowded into already crammed houses. read more

You can easily go and see most of them, so they’re not *that* easily toppled. They have two natural predators, though: —The Luftwaffe —60s and 70s English modernizers Apart from these, they are very durable. read more

Victorian refers to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), called the Victorian era, during which period the styles known as Victorian were used in construction. However, many elements of what is typically termed"Victorian" architecture did not become popular until later in Victoria's reign. read more