Cast-Iron Billy 1881

"Cast-Iron Billy," an 1881 photograph by John Thomson, captures a candid moment on the streets of London. The image depicts two men, one in a top hat and the other with a bowler, interacting in front of a horse-drawn carriage. Thomson, a pioneer of street photography, documented the lives of everyday Londoners during the late 19th century. This photograph, with its sharp detail and natural composition, offers a glimpse into the social interactions and urban landscape of Victorian England.