Old Curiosity Shop, London 1966
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the historic facade of The Old Curiosity Shop on Portsmouth Street, Holborn, in 1966. Famous for being immortalised by Charles Dickens, the 16th-century timber-framed building stands out with its cream-coloured upper floor and dark green shopfront advertising “Antique and Modern Art.” The pavement is busy with tourists and passers-by in mid-sixties attire, including men in smart grey blazers and women in classic shift dresses and trench coats. A central figure in a denim shirt and brown jacket leans against the shopfront, while others pause to peer into the windows filled with glassware and curios. To the right, the weathered brick wall of a neighbouring building bears the “Portsmouth St” street sign, grounding the scene in its specific London location. This digital download is a charming record of London’s literary and architectural heritage, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of nostalgic street photography wall art.
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.
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