Great Britain
Vintage colour photos of Britain from the 1950s to the 1990s, capturing towns, cities, landscapes, and everyday life across the post-war decades. Taken on colour film, these images document British streetscapes, high streets, seaside resorts, housing, industry, and transport during a period of significant social and economic change.
This collection spans England, Scotland, and Wales, featuring urban centres, rural communities, coastal towns, and historic environments as they appeared before widespread redevelopment and modernisation. From shopping streets and public buildings to vehicles, signage, and daily activity, the photographs offer a detailed visual record of life in Britain during the second half of the 20th century.
All images are available as high-resolution, royalty-free digital downloads suitable for editorial, commercial, or personal use.
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Ranelagh Street, Liverpool 1984
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Rasta Stores, Brixton 1990s
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Ratcliff Beach, River Thames 1986
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Rawmarsh Hill, Parkgate, Rotherham 1962
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Raymond Revuebar, London 1962
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Raymond Revuebar, Soho 1980
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Raymond Revuebar, Soho, London 1977
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Reading the Sunday Express in 1973
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Rear of the Queen Elizabeth II Stand, Ascot Racecourse, 1968
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Rear of The Tiger Tavern, Tower Hill 1958
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Rebuilding York Minster 1986
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Rebuilt Patriot 45530 ‘Sir Frank Ree’ Willesden 1963
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Red Lion Hotel, Ayton, Scotland 1973
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Red Lion Hotel, Clovelly Harbour, Devon, 1960s
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Red Lion Hotel, Grasmere, 1965 (now The Inn at Grasmere)
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Red Lion Hotel, Milford Street, Salisbury 1977
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Red Lion Hotel, Milford Street, Salisbury, 1963
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Red Lion Hotel, York 1956
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Red Lion Pub, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, 1969
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Red Lion Square, London 1965
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Red Lion Wharf & Ceylon Wharf, River Thames 1971
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Regent Palace Hotel, Glasshouse Street 1976
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Regent Parade, Harrogate 1987
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Regent Street Saint James’s, London 1977
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Regent Street, Blackburn 1990
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Regent Street, London 1966
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Regent Street, London 1966
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Regent Street, London 1968
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Regent Street, London 1969
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Regent Street, London 1973
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Regent Street, London 1973
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Regent Street, London 1978
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Regent Street, London 1987
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Regent’s Canal, Camden 1976
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Regent’s Canal, London Zoo 1966
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Regents Canal, London 1987
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Regina Coaches, Blaenau Ffestiniog 1960s
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Reliant Regal 3/25 seen in 1971
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Remnant Street, Holborn 1972
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Renault 5 seen in 1980
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Renault Dauphine & Vauxhall Victor 1963
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Renault Extra van seen in 1989
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Restaurant at Kew Gardens 1972
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RFA Bayleaf at HMNB Devonport in 1984
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RFA Olmeda seen in 1984
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RHO Hills Department Store fire, Blackpool 1967
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RHS Gardens, Wisley 1971
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RHS Gardens, Wisley 1971
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RHS Gardens, Wisley 1980s
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Rhyl Outdoor Pool and Floral Hall 1960s
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Richborough Power Station, Sandwich 1971
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Richmond Parade and Richmond Street, Brighton, East Sussex 1950s
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Richmond railway station 1981
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Richmond, North Yorkshire 1984
