Historic photographs from nearly a century ago show how Londoners prepared for the Christmas festivities.
The black and white photos dating back to the 20th century show how those in the English capital celebrated during the run up to the big day and the familiar traditions that have continued till this very day.
From families congregating for a festive dinner to young children walking down the city streets with mistletoe in their hands, the remarkable photos offer an insight into life from nearly 100 years ago.
In one photo young girl is seen hammering her Christmas gift request above her bed at the Brecknock Blind School for Children while in another chefs are seen holding an oversized Christmas pudding at the Berkeley Restaurant in London in 1926.
A photo dated from 1910 shows masked carol singers congregating outside a home in Hampstead, London, to collect in aid of the ‘Motherhood Dinner Fund’ charity
Father Christmas embraces six babies born on Christmas Day at the City of London Maternity home. The photo was taken in December of 1926
In one fascinating photo Christmas chefs hold an oversized Christmas pudding at the Berkeley Restaurant in Piccadill, London, in 1926
In another remarkable photo dating back to 1917 two men are preparing for Christmas at the the Eagle Hut, a YMCA centre for American servicemen in London
A photo from 1935 shows merry women walking along a street with puddings in their hand. In England it was a tradition to send puddings for Christmas to all the British colonies
A black and white photo from December 1913 shows men in winter attire gathering on Watling Street in London to pick what appears to be turkey
In one photo dating back to 1919, a family are seen sitting down for a family meal on December 21 and enjoying the Christmas festivities
Bringing Christmas cheer to those around them, a photo from 1935 shows the Salvation Army playing outside a house in the snow at Bramhall, Cheshire
The historic photos capture life the mood and spirit of those celebrating Christmas during the 1900s.
In one remarkable photo from 1926 busy shoppers are seen outside a John Lewis store in Oxford Street in a scene that is all too reminiscent of what is seen on the famous London high street today.
In another historic black and white photo a cheerful postman is spotted walking down a street in Chelsea, London, and delivering parcels in the year 1925.
Among the fascinating collection are also photos that show life in New York city during the festive period.
In one photo from 1910 a man dressed as Father Christmas is seen standing near a Salvation Army poster to publicise a free Christmas dinner event in New York city.
In another photo from 1915 young children are seen carrying holly and mistletoe along a street. The fascinating photos show life in 20th century Britain
In one photo dating back to 1910 and taken in New York city a man dressed as Father Christmas stands near a Salvation Army poster to publicise a free Christmas dinner event
Father Christmas sits down with three young children at the Stadium club to tell them a story and bring the festive cheer
In one photo dated December 10 1926 busy shoppers are seen outside a John Lewis store in Oxford Street (left) whilte in another a cheerful postman is spotted walking down a street in Chelsea, London, in the year 1925, and delivering parcels
Among the remarkable photos is one dated December 24 1925. The photo shows a young girl hammering her Christmas gift request above her bed at the Brecknock Blind School for Children
One woman from The Salvation Army is pictured standing in snow in a freezing New York city collecting donations for the Christmas dinner
A picture taken on Christmas eve in 1918 shows a young sailor boy buy a Christmas tree from a woman at a stall. Other children are seen standing behind him to buy festive goodies
Men in winter coats and hats are seen outside a Gamage’s department store in London. The photo dating back to 1922 shows the hustle and bustle on the streets of London before in the run up to Christmas
People standing outside stalls in Leadenhall Market, London, to select turkey. The photo dating back to 1927 shows the mass selection of turkeys on offer in the run up to Christmas
In another fascinating black and white photo from 1905 a family put up and decorate their Christmas tree in an Edwardian parlour
One photo taken on December 19 in the year 1924 show crowds of men and young children gathering outside a stall Caledonian Market, London, to purchase their Christmas turkey
Excited young children are spotted receiving festive treats from Father Christmas in Hunworth, Norfolk, in 1935
One photo dating back to 1920 a group of immigrant children are seen in front of a large Christmas tree at the registy room at Ellis Island, New York City
In another festive photo an American Red Cross Nurse attends to a wounded soldier during the Christmas season. Next to his bed is a small Christmas tree decorated with baubles
This picture, taken in January 1918 shows young children dancing at a Christmas party at Savoy Hotel, London as adults watch on
One photo taken in Sacramento, California, in the 1928 shows a window display outside the Emigh-Winchell Hardware Company
In another fascinating photo taken in 1918, children are seen tucking into the festive dinner during a Christmas party at the East London Mission for Children
In another remarkable photo young girls are seen trying on their dresses in the run up to the big day. The photo was taken at a Barkers store in Kensington in 1934
Three young boys are seen enjoying a leisurely skate across Lake Placid in New York. The photo from 1929 captures the young children enjoying their Christmas holidays