A donkey for hire on Clapham Common c.1877 58.22/61 to the day he realised

to the day he realised his mum was white

A new volume in ACC Art Books' London series

This half shows the eastern side of the City and the old London Bridge

is temporarily stocked with imported products

George Davison Reid photographed the Daily Telegraph's new building from across Fleet Street

A donkey for hire on Clapham Common c.1877 58.22/61 to the day he realisedA donkey for hire on Clapham Common, c. 1877. The man leaning over the donkey is the son of the owner, Mr. Laurence. Donkey rides were popular with children and could be hired all day if required. From a series of 37 photographs published in the book, 'Street Life in London' (1877), with text written by Thomson and the journalist Adolphe Smith.