Abercorn, River Thames, London 1969
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the passenger boat ‘Abercorn’ navigating the River Thames in 1969. The vessel, operated by the Port of London Authority as indicated by its black flag, is a white two-deck boat adorned with blue and white lifebuoys. In the background, the ambitious engineering project to replace the old London Bridge is in full swing, with massive steel girders and gantries spanning the river above the original stone arches. A red double-decker bus is visible crossing the remaining section of the old bridge. To the left, a large industrial barge is moored, and the distant silhouette of Tower Bridge can be glimpsed through the construction framework. This archival print is a fascinating record of London’s changing maritime and architectural landscape during the late sixties, making it an ideal resource for historians or to print for yourself as a piece of vintage wall art.
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