The post discusses historical street views of London from 1840, sparking a variety of comments about the evolution of the city and its depiction through photography and art. Users highlighted contemporary projects that juxtapose old and new images of London, like David Bleicher's 'Then and Now London' Instagram page. They also shared enthusiasm for historical films, color restorations of images, and the potential to use technology to recreate historical street views. Comments reflect on the changing landscape and lifestyle of London over the years, as well as the technical challenges and opportunities in navigating and interacting with these images.