Master Humphrey's Clock Chapter One, part two - First Night of the Giant Chronicles / Correspondence to Master Humphrey

In which the familiar hackney-coach, that ponderous and time-honoured vehicle of London’s streets, is affectionately examined with a mixture of amusement and reverence, its rickety charm and enduring ...

12 Elo 10min

In which a contemplative ramble through Monmouth-street, the venerable haunt of discarded apparel, inspires vivid imaginings of the life stories woven into the faded garments displayed for sale. Scene...

11 Elo 16min

In which the curious labyrinth of Seven Dials is revealed with all its bewildering alleys, motley inhabitants, and the mingled humours of its street life, where the mingling of English and Irish, the ...

10 Elo 10min

In which the humble little district of Scotland-yard is painted with affectionate detail, revealing its robust coalheavers and their simple trades as well as the gradual creeping tide of civilisation ...

9 Elo 11min

In which the streets of London are scrutinised with a keen eye, revealing the thriving variety of human character and commerce that animate its thoroughfares, from lively cigar shops to the ever-chang...

8 Elo 10min

In which the damp, misty streets of London by night reveal a world of snug domesticity and humble neighbourhood chatter, alongside the lingering bustle of vendors, ragged boys, and theatre-goers seeki...

7 Elo 13min

In which the streets of London, bathed in the early light of dawn, reveal a quiet desolation that slowly yields to the awakening stirrings of market carts, labourers, and the faithful servants of comm...

6 Elo 13min

In which the curious art of discerning character through the countenances of door knockers leads to a thoughtful investigation of the peculiarities and troubles of various lodgers occupying a modest L...

5 Elo 16min