"Now we're swallowing the shine of the sun there's no saving anything how we swallow the sun."

[nausicaa83]

Thanks to the wonderful space_oddity_75 for linking me to this breathtaking video (in colour!) of London in 1927:

This footage was shot in 1927 and shows the old trams, open top buses and how policemen guided traffic in Hyde Park, Westminster, London Bridge and the approach to Trafalgar Square.

As an archaelogist, I'm weeping in joy at the incredible quality of the footage, that allows us to see so many wonderful details. As someone who loves London, I feel like a time-traveller, and I'm sitting here giggling and sniffing. And look at the clothes, the hats, the children, the cabs, I'm speechless.

Comments

[space-oddity-75.livejournal.com]

That video is absolutely amazing! ♥

[nausicaa83.livejournal.com]

E la qualità video è incredibile, i colori sono fantastici, e adoro tutte quelle donne con i loro cappellini alla moda, favolose!!!!

[sunshine1112.livejournal.com]

The video is amazing. Proves i was born at the wrong time!

Do you mind if i post as well?

[nausicaa83.livejournal.com]

Share it everywhere, it's bloody amazing! \o/