Christmas lights, Regent Street 1961

This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the magical nocturnal glow of the Christmas lights on Regent Street in 1961. The festive display features magnificent illuminated structures designed to resemble imperial crowns, complete with draped strings of lights evoking the appearance of ermine-trimmed robes hanging across the thoroughfare. In the dark foreground, the glowing red neon signs for “Liberty & Co” and the lit storefront of “Jaeger” are visible, anchoring the scene in London’s premier luxury shopping district. The repetitive sequence of crowns vanishing into the distance creates a sense of grand scale and holiday cheer typical of the era’s elaborate West End decorations. This digital download is a stunning record of mid-century holiday tradition and is a perfect choice to print for yourself as a piece of nostalgic, atmospheric wall art.