Britain (and London in particular) was a key destination for visitors from throughout the world. While many other sections of this site demonstrate how Britain viewed the world, this section shows how the world viewed Britain!

Characteristics of London, by W.J. Stillman (Century Magazine, 1883B)

In the Footsteps of Thackeray, by William H. Rideing (Century Magazine, 1883B)

A look at some of the London locations featured in Thackeray's works.

Garfield in London (Century Magazine, 1884A)

Excerpts from a journal of a trip to Europe in 1867.

London in July, by Jenny June (Demorest, 1885)

"In all the world there is only one London, and to go abroad without seeing it is to visit America without seeing Niagara or the Yosemite." And July is the height of the season in that great town...

London, by Henry James (Century Magazine, 1889A)

Through Victoria's Domain, by Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, D.D. (Ladies Home Journal, 1892)

Notes on a visit to England.

A Walk in Tudor London, by Walter Besant (Harper's Monthly, 1892A)

"As Others See Us" (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

"The experiences of a Norwegian in London."

See also

• Trains

• Railways

• General Travel Tips

• Traveling Britain's Waterways