East Street Market, Walworth Road 1969

This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of East Street Market, just off Walworth Road in South London, during 1969. The candid scene shows a dense crowd of shoppers navigating the narrow stalls on a sunny day. Above the crowd, the shopfront for “MANZI & ROFFO” is visible with its distinctive red and white striped awning, next to a large yellow sign reading “CHANGE all your Books & Magazines HERE!”. The fashion of the late sixties is on full display, from sleeveless lime green dresses and patterned tops to the smart-casual shirts and trousers of the male shoppers. A black traffic light stands in the foreground, framing the energy of one of London’s oldest and most famous street markets. This digital download is an evocative record of working-class London life, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of authentic vintage wall art.