London in the 1970s

Vintage colour photos of London in the 1970s, documenting the capital during a decade of economic pressure, urban change, and shifting everyday life. Taken on colour film, these images capture London’s streets, buildings, and neighbourhoods as the city adjusted to new social realities and evolving patterns of work, transport, and housing.

This collection includes views of central London and surrounding districts, showing streetscapes, shops, offices, housing estates, transport, signage, and public spaces as they appeared in the 1970s. From major roads and commercial areas to ordinary residential scenes, the photographs preserve a detailed visual record of London at a time of transition, before later regeneration and modern redevelopment reshaped many parts of the city.

All images are available as high-resolution, royalty-free digital downloads suitable for editorial, commercial, or personal use.