Every visitor to 18th-century London was impressed by the noise and ... since the convoluted pattern of streets provided excellent cover for lurking criminals. According to Richard B.

Robbery was a common crime in the 18th century. Highway robberies often happened on the streets and roads approaching London. A robber on foot was called a footpad and was often part of a gang.

it was decided to rebuild the city by making streets wider, with houses built of stone and brick, and with tile or slate roofs. This made London a healthier place in which to live.

Despite this quiet scene of Epping High Street c1904, the pace of development in Epping increased in the 18th century. This happened because Epping became an important staging point for horse-drawn ...