Bomb damage in Cripplegate, London 1960
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures a poignant moment in London’s post-war history, showing the Cripplegate area still heavily scarred by wartime destruction in 1960. A tourist stands in Fore Street near the junction with Cripplegate Buildings, holding a camera and surveying the landscape of derelict brickwork and vacant lots. To the left, the rear elevation of the Redcross Fire Station remains visible, while a cream-coloured coach is parked near the base of Whitecross Street. In the background, the rising silhouettes of Great Arthur House and St Mary’s Tower on Fortune Street signal the beginning of the area’s modern redevelopment. This digital download is a vital historical record of the City’s ‘lost’ years before the completion of the Barbican Estate. It is a compelling piece for historians or to print for yourself as atmospheric vintage wall art.
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Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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