Charing Cross, London 1960
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Instant royalty-free digital download. No watermark. You will receive a JPG image of between 3000 and 4000 pixels on the longest side. Perfect for prints, books, media, creative projects, and more. The download link will appear in the checkout after successful purchase.
This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the busy atmosphere of the Strand outside Charing Cross Station in 1960. In the foreground, a Metropolitan Police officer in a white summer tunic and traditional custodian helmet stands by a “Keep Left” sign, directing the flow of vintage vehicles. A classic red London Transport double-decker bus, featuring a prominent advertisement for “Trout Hall Grapefruit Sections,” dominates the mid-ground as it passes the grand facade of the Charing Cross Hotel. The hotel’s architecture is highlighted by the large “CROSS” lettering visible on its upper storeys, while the entrance to the station and the “Shorts” wine bar are visible to the right. Pedestrians in mid-century attire cross the sunlit street, providing a vivid glimpse into daily life in central London at the start of the decade. This digital download is an evocative piece of urban history, perfect to print for yourself as a unique piece of vintage wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
All of our images are scanned directly from original slides and negatives, preserving their authenticity, detail, and character. And because we own the original photographs and copyrights, all of our collection is exclusive to us and not available elsewhere.
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