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Bringing Edwardian London to life, the opening of this captivating film is
shot from a moving vehicle that circles Trafalgar Square and catches sight of
historic monuments and buildings, including Nelson's Column, the National
Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. This phantom ride really places the
viewer in amongst the traffic, and offers fascinating views of Edwardian
vehicles, including a horse-drawn bus covered in advertisements for items such
as Coleman's Mustard and attractions such as Selfridges. These shots are
followed by scenes of an incredibly crowded street market and of the Old
Curiosity Shop, made famous by the Charles Dickens' novel, which remains
essentially unchanged to this day.
Christian Hayes
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Complete film (3:12)
