How our high streets have changed through time

Compare pictures of East London high streets over the years

Much has changed in these high streets over the years

Our high streets have changed a lot in the past 20 years but do you ever wonder how they looked a century ago?

We have been looking back through our archives and are pleased to again bring you a series of pictures showing how many of our traditional shopping areas have been transformed since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Starting with Leyton, Leytonstone and Wanstead, take a look at how these high streets changed over time by scrolling down this page.

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