Booth Poverty Map sections 1- 50 1889 Frame:none Westminster Bridge from the River

Westminster Bridge from the River

John Tallis' widely read History and Description of the Crystal Palace described India as Britain's pre-eminent colonial possession and the source of 'priceless treasures'

narrow houses and church spires

and can always be filled at high water by opening the sluices at the Lead Mills from which it took its old name

From mudlarks and fishermen to radio pirates and champion racers

Booth Poverty Map sections 1- 50 1889 Frame:none Westminster Bridge from the RiverSection 1 50 of the original Descriptive map of London Poverty, 1889, compiled and hand coloured by Charles Booth and assistants. PLEASE NOTE; individual street names are not legible in this image.