Oscar 1884 Frame:gold Initially pedestrians and vehicles had

Initially pedestrians and vehicles had to pay to cross

Notting Hill

with animals and a barge and cottages

The building of the London to Birmingham Railway devastated the north London area of Camden Town and made many families homeless

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Oscar 1884 Frame:gold Initially pedestrians and vehicles hadOscar Wilde (1854 1900) stands in formal dress facing the viewer, left hand on hip, right hand at his side holding white kid gloves, his left leg forward and turned out. This caricature of Wilde shows him at the height of his glamour and fame. 'Vanity Fair' published it in their 'Men of the Day' series. Wilde is dressed flamboyantly, with his signature carnation buttonhole. The Dublin born Wilde is one of the world's most celebrated gay icons. A