Oxford Street, London 1953
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the vibrant atmosphere on Oxford Street, London, during the 1953 Coronation celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. The facade of Selfridges department store is lavishly decorated with a massive central display featuring an equestrian statue of the Queen, alongside towering red banners and numerous Union Jacks and Commonwealth flags flying from the roofline. The busy street scene is filled with iconic red double-decker buses, vintage cars, and pedestrians in mid-century attire. Ornate white decorative medallions are mounted on lampposts lining the road, adding to the festive “New Elizabethan” aesthetic of the city. This archival print is a magnificent record of British national pride and a landmark moment in London’s history, making it an ideal resource for historians, editorial use, or as a nostalgic piece of wall art to print.
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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