London
Vintage colour photos of London from the 1950s to the 1990s, documenting the capital’s streets, buildings, and everyday life across the post-war decades. Taken on colour film, these images capture London during a period of rebuilding, social change, and urban transformation following the Second World War.
This collection includes views of central London and surrounding districts, showing streetscapes, shops, offices, housing, transport, signage, and public spaces as they appeared in the second half of the 20th century. From historic landmarks to ordinary neighbourhood scenes, the photographs preserve a detailed visual record of London before widespread redevelopment and modernisation reshaped much of the city.
All images are available as high-resolution, royalty-free digital downloads suitable for editorial, commercial, or personal use.
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View from the Barbican, London 1990
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View from the Barbican, London 1990
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View from the London Eye, South Bank 2001
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View from the London Eye, South Bank 2001
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View from the Monument, London 1955
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View from the Monument, London 1963
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View from the Monument, London 1963
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View from the Monument, London 1963
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View from the Monument, London 1963
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View from the Monument, London 1963
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View from The Monument, London 1964
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View from the Monument, London 1969
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View from the Monument, London 1969
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View from the Monument, London 1969
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View from the Monument, London 1972
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View from the Monument, London 1972
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View from the Monument, London 1972
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View from the Monument, London 1984
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View from the Monument, London 1984
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View from the Monument, London 1984
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View from the NatWest Tower, London 1987
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View from the NatWest Tower, London 1987
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View from the NatWest Tower, London 1987
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View from the NatWest Tower, London 1987
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View from the Post Office Tower (now BT Tower) 1970s.
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View from the Shell Centre Tower, South Bank 1961
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View from Tower Bridge, London 1982
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Virgin Atlantic Challenger II seen in London 1986
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Wally & Smartie, Portobello Road 1990s
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Wally and Smartie, Portobello Road 1974
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Wapping Pier Head, River Thames 1969
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Wardour Street, London 1960s
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Warwick Crescent, Little Venice 1977
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Warwick Road, London 1970s
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Waterloo Air Terminal, South Bank 1950s
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Waterloo Air Terminal, South Bank 1950s
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Waterloo Air Terminal, South Bank 1950s
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Waterloo Air Terminal, South Bank 1950s
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Waterloo Bridge & Royal Festival Hall 1961
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Waterloo East Station, London 1961
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Waterloo Pier, London 1997
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Waterloo Place, London 1964
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Waterloo Place, London 1972
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Waterloo Place, London 1976
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Waterloo Station train departure board 1976
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Waterloo station, London 1950s
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Waterloo Station, London 1961
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Waterloo Station, London 1967
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Waterloo Station, London 1971
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Waterloo Station, London 1971
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Waterloo Station, London 1972
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Waterloo Station, London 1972


