Piccadilly Circus, London 1956
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures a bustling daytime scene at Piccadilly Circus in 1956. The focal point on the left is the London Pavilion, which is dominated by a massive, colourful film billboard advertising “Foreign Intrigue” starring Robert Mitchum. In the background, the advertising hoardings include prominent signs for Osram Lamps, B.O.A.C., and Max Factor. The street is filled with the character of mid-century London, featuring a line of vintage black taxis, a red double-decker bus in motion, and pedestrians dressed in formal overcoats and suits. In the background we can see that Benny Hill is on at the Prince of Wales theatre. This archival record is an exceptional resource for editorial publishing, historical research, or to print for yourself as a unique piece of nostalgic décor.
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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