View from roof of Hellmuth Boys College (cornerstone laid 1864), looking south toward the centre of London. London's first Crystal Palace building (built 1861) is the octagonal structure at upper left. Richmond Street is at the far right of the photo, curving into the distance at top centre. St James Street is the track in front of the entrance gate to Hellmuth College. Assuming the photo was taken soon after the school was built, the date on the rear may be a little late.
