London Bridge, River Thames 1968
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph offers a wide perspective of the early dismantling work on Rennie’s 1831 London Bridge during the summer of 1968. Captured from a boat on the River Thames, the image shows the three central stone arches still standing, though the road surface has been replaced by a long line of orange protective hoardings and industrial gantry equipment. Through the central arch, the distant towers of Tower Bridge are visible, framed by the dense forest of dockside cranes that still lined the Pool of London. In the foreground, the blue and white ‘T’ flag of a Thames sightseeing vessel flutters in the breeze, while the head of a curious passenger is partially visible in the lower corner. This scene documents the unprecedented engineering feat of labelling and removing the bridge’s stone blocks for their eventual reconstruction in Arizona. This digital download is an exceptional record of London’s changing infrastructure, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of historic vintage wall art.
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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.
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