Buckingham Palace, London 1979
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A 1970s colour photo of a male officer of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch on duty outside Buckingham Palace during the latter half of the 20th century. The officer is pictured from the chest up, wearing a dark waterproof police greatcoat and a traditional flat peaked cap featuring the black and white diced band. He is mounted on a grey horse, with the animal’s head and bridle visible in the lower right foreground. Behind him, the ornate black and gold wrought-iron gates of the palace stand prominently, decorated with the royal coat of arms. A crowd of tourists in period attire is gathered along the railings in the soft-focus background, capturing the daily atmosphere of this iconic royal residence during the late seventies. This location has been the official London residence of the British monarch since 1837 and continues to be a focal point for both state pageantry and international tourism. 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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