The hippopotamus at the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, London, 1852, from Points of View: Capturing the 19th Century in Photographs. Photograph: Don Juan Carlos, Duke of Montizon/The British Library.



Later this year, October to be precise, the British library will be exhibiting some rare photographs of Britain and other parts of the world from the 19th and early 20th century.

Pictures to be included in the show will be the building of Nelson's column, a hippo in Reagent's park London, the construction of the central line and many more.

The picture that strikes me the most has to be the construction of the central line, possibly my favourite of all the London tube lines. The image stands as a testament to the technological advancement of not just the Victorians but the things which can be made possible by the amazing human mind.

The show is free and even if it wasn't I would still be as stoked as I am now. In all honesty, I cannot wait for this. Do yourself a favour and go marvel at these small glimpses of time frozen in stills forever.

See more pictures HERE.

Get more information about the show, HERE.