Approaching Albert Bridge, London 1971
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A 1970s colour photo taken from the deck of a passenger boat on the River Thames, looking towards the Albert Bridge during the latter half of the 20th century. The distinctive hybrid design of the bridge, which combines suspension and cable-stayed elements, is finished in its mid-century cream and green livery as it spans the river between Chelsea and Battersea. In the foreground, passengers in typical early-seventies attire—including headscarves, patterned knitwear, and structured coats—are seated on the open deck under a rolled-up green canvas awning. The background reveals the industrial skyline of the era, including the silhouette of the Battersea Power Station chimneys and the old flour mills on the southern bank. This iconic Grade II* listed landmark, which opened in 1873, is captured here just two years before it was repainted in its current pink, blue, and yellow colour scheme to increase visibility in fog.
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