Charing Cross, London 1972
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A 1970s colour photo of the Eleanor Cross monument standing in the forecourt of Charing Cross station during the latter half of the 20th century. The ornate Victorian Gothic memorial, designed by Edward Middleton Barry and completed in 1865, is a replica of the original 13th-century cross that once marked the final resting place of Queen Eleanor’s funeral procession. In the background, the grand classical architecture of the Charing Cross Hotel and local businesses like “Adelphi Jewellers” and “French” are visible under a clear blue sky. At street level, the bustling scene from 1972 includes several black Austin FX4 taxicabs, a cream-coloured Triumph Spitfire, and a red double-decker bus navigating the cobblestone station approach. This site has historically been regarded as the official centre of London, from which all road distances to the capital are measured. 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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