Piccadilly Circus, London 1953
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph provides a detailed view of the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus during the celebratory summer of 1953. The facade of the “Centre of the World” is dominated by a massive billboard for the film “Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd” starring Charles Laughton, alongside the supporting feature “No Escape”. To mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the building is adorned with red and gold banners, while the canopy below carries the loyal sentiment “Long May She Reign”. To the left, a portion of the iconic Wrigley’s and Jeypine advertisements are visible, while the street scene to the right captures vintage black taxis and pedestrians in mid-century attire passing the Scott’s restaurant building. This archival image is a superb resource for editorial publishing, historical research, or to print for yourself or as a unique gift for those interested in the cinematic and royal history of London’s West End.
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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