Westminster Abbey with a Procession of Knights of the Bath (1749) by Canaletto.
Redditor Shystone’s latest creative project involves inserting old paintings of London into today's images, showing the city's changes.
It is almost as though we are both in the past and present as we can see the evolution of this famous city—there is even additional commentary on Imgur if we wish to learn more.
Did you know how your favorite city looked like years ago?
The River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day (1746) by Canaletto.
Northumberland House by Canaletto.
St Martins in the Fields (1888) by William Logsdail.
Covent Garden Market (1737) by Balthazar Nebot.
The Strand Looking East from Exeter Exchange (1822). Artist Unknown.
The 9th of November, 1888 (1890) by William Logsdail.
View of The Grand Walk (1751) by Canaletto.
Blackman Street London (1885) by John Atkinson Grimshaw.
A View of Greenwich from the River (1750-2) by Canaletto.
[via Reddit, images via Imgur]