Oxford Street, London c1960
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This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the dense morning traffic on Oxford Street in 1960, looking east from near the junction with Marylebone Lane. The foreground is dominated by a light blue Bedford CA van (registration WPA 723) and a smaller blue Ford Thames 300E van, typical workhorses of the era. To the left, the prominent signage for the Stratford Court Hotel and a Dolcis shoe shop define the corner, while a cyclist in a flat cap navigates the flow of vehicles. On the right, retailers such as Ratners Jewellers and an Alfred Marks bureau for office staff are visible, with shoppers and office workers in traditional late-fifties and early-sixties attire crossing the road. Red double-decker buses and a sea of classic cars stretch into the distance, reflecting the constant motion of London’s commercial heart. This digital download is a nostalgic record of the city’s post-war retail landscape, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of vintage urban 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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