Brooks Mews, London 1969

This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the intimate, historic character of Avery Row at its junction with Brook’s Mews in Mayfair during 1969. The foreground is dominated by “Otti’s Corner” cafe and restaurant, a classic establishment offering teas, luncheons, and snacks. Further down the narrow street, a diverse range of period signage is visible, including a “Licensed Betting Office,” a Woodbine cigarette advertisement, and a Pepsi-Cola sign. Workmen are seen with ladders outside a shopfront, while a two-tone vintage car is parked on the right-hand side. The image perfectly preserves the textures of the capital’s backstreets, with its tall white-washed buildings and narrow pavements before modern redevelopment. This digital download is an evocative piece of social history, ideal to print for yourself as high-quality vintage wall art for a home or office.