Oxford Street, London 1957
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the vibrant energy of Oxford Street, London’s premier shopping destination, during the late fifties. Taken in 1957, the view looks west toward Marble Arch, with the grand classical facade of Selfridges department store visible further down on the right. On the left, the entrance to Bond Street Underground station is marked by the iconic red and blue roundel, surrounded by a dense crowd of shoppers and commuters in quintessential mid-century attire. The road is a sea of movement, featuring a line of red double-decker buses and an array of black and two-tone vintage cars. Ornate cast-iron lamp posts line the thoroughfare, adding a touch of Victorian elegance to the modern post-war bustle. This archival print is a magnificent record of London’s commercial heart, making it an ideal resource for historical research, editorial use, or as a nostalgic print for your collection.
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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