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We read so much about the Victorian era that it's easy to forget its namesake. The time period was named after England's Queen Victoria, who reigned between 1837 and 1901. During this time, London was the center of all things Victorian, and it was quite an interesting place to be.
It's obvious why so many creepy things happened during the Victorian era when looking at London's winding, narrow cobblestone streets and alleyways. Yet despite the creepiness of the era, the city was also amazingly beautiful. Take a look back in time through London's history at these creepy but cool photos of the city, which were all taken between 1875 and 1886.

(via Cool Crack)
Based on these photos (and not these photos), Victorian era London didn't seem like such a bad place. I suppose if I had a time machine, I could certainly see myself paying a visit, but not for too long. It's still pretty creepy.

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Between 1940 and 1941, the Germans bombed London multiple times, killing tens of thousands of British citizens in what is now known as "The Blitz." Even though it happened almost 75 years ago, the English city is apparently still finding undetonated German bombs all over London.
That's not unsettling or anything.
Within the past month, in fact, construction workers found a huge monstrosity of a live bomb under a pensioners centre, prompting the evacuation of two nearby schools. One government official urged Londoners to "keep calm and carry on" like they would say before/during the Blitz (which again, killed 32,000). I'm sure makes almost nobody feel any better.

The half ton bomb five feet long and was discovered just kind of chilling underground in an incredibly populated part of London. It was there for more than seven decades.

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British officials insist that the situation has been handled...but, just in case, residents should open their windows and keep their curtains open in the event a blast occurs.

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'Cause we all know how window curtains are bomb-proof.

The tricky part about the removal process of this bomb is that the fuse is at the bottom. When (and if) it is removed, the bomb will be taken to controlled detonation area far from London.

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It must be frustrating to the pensioners staying in the center, since some of them probably lived through "the Blitz". And actually know what the origin of "Keep Calm And Carry On" was.

Not even Hitler could have predicted this.

Victorian-Era Photos That'll Make You See The Creepy Time In History In A New Light

Why are the streets so deserted?

This actually looks like a nice place to live.

A long exposure of some horse-drawn carriages.

A creepy alleyway.

Look at those lovely cobblestones.

Where the heck are all the people?

I want a hat like those guys.

"Get your news here!"

That's a weirdly modernist design.

This looks like a pleasant hotel.

Your average London neighborhood.

Everyone used to dress nicely during the Victorian era.

The perfect place for a ghost story.

What a view!

Inside a former storehouse.

It's looking a little rough around here.

An apartment courtyard.

74 Years After The Blitz, Londoners Found A Live Half Ton Bomb...Just Laying Around

The half ton bomb five feet long and was discovered just kind of chilling underground in an incredibly populated part of London. It was there for more than seven decades.

British officials insist that the situation has been handled...but, just in case, residents should open their windows and keep their curtains open in the event a blast occurs.

The tricky part about the removal process of this bomb is that the fuse is at the bottom. When (and if) it is removed, the bomb will be taken to controlled detonation area far from London.

It must be frustrating to the pensioners staying in the center, since some of them probably lived through "the Blitz". And actually know what the origin of "Keep Calm And Carry On" was.