Cheapside, London 1974
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A quiet, almost eerie view of Cheapside in 1974, looking west toward St Paul’s Churchyard and the former General Post Office headquarters in the distance. At this time the east–west spine of the City still carried the pared-back post-war architecture of the 1950s and 60s — including all the buildings visible on the right-hand side of the photograph.
Every building on that side of the street, right up to the church of St Mary-le-Bow, has since been completely demolished and replaced, swept away during the major City redevelopment schemes of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The small independent shops, the Portland-stone commercial blocks, and the projecting Guardian Royal Exchange clock were all casualties of this transformation.
About Retro Stock Photography
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.
All of our images are scanned directly from original slides and negatives, preserving their authenticity, detail, and character. And because we own the original photographs and copyrights, all of our collection is exclusive to us and not available elsewhere.
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