The Tabard Inn, Southwark
1871
Step back into 1871 London with this detailed view of the historic Tabard Inn in Southwark. While the original medieval inn famously hosted Chaucer's pilgrims in the *Canterbury Tales*, by the Victorian era, it had transformed into a bustling logistics hub for the Midland Railway, as seen on the prominent signage. The scene captures a quiet moment in the cobblestone courtyard, where a lone horse and cart rest beneath the balconies of a building that looks more like a warehouse than a literary landmark. It's a fascinating glimpse into how London's historic sites evolved from medieval taverns to industrial transport hubs.
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