Buckingham Palace, London 1979
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A 1970s colour photo of a female officer of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch on duty outside the ornate gates of Buckingham Palace during the latter half of the 20th century. The officer, dressed in a dark tunic and a traditional custodian-style cap with a black and white diced band, is mounted on a bay horse with ceremonial leather tack. She is positioned in front of a large, diverse crowd of tourists gathered behind metal pedestrian barriers, many of whom are holding vintage cameras to capture the scene. To the right, another police officer in a standard uniform and helmet stands watch next to the main gates, decorated with royal crests and intricate carvings. This 1979 scene captures the constant security and ceremonial presence at the monarch’s official residence, which has been a primary focal point for London tourism since the mid-19th century. For more images of the capital, please visit our main London page where photos are organised by decade or area and theme.
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