Buckingham Palace, London 1951
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph provides a grand view of Buckingham Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial at the end of the Mall in London. Taken in 1951, the year of the Festival of Britain, the image captures the palace’s East Front and the white marble monument dedicated to Queen Victoria, topped by the gilded Winged Victory. In the foreground, several classic black saloons are parked along the kerbside, including a car with the prominent number plate “CKB 154,” while a cyclist and pedestrians in period attire move through the sunlit scene. This archival image beautifully documents the dignified urban atmosphere of the capital during the early 1950s, shortly before the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It is an excellent resource for editorial publishing, historical research on royal landmarks, or to print for yourself or as a unique gift for those who admire the historic architecture of Westminster.
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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.
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