Piccadilly Circus, London 1956
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the high-energy atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus in 1956, providing a sprawling view of London’s most famous intersection. In the foreground, a London policeman in a traditional custodian helmet is seen directing the heavy flow of mid-century traffic, which includes several black Austin taxis and a red double-decker bus. The background is a dense tapestry of historic commercial advertising, featuring the massive Wrigley’s Chewing Gum billboard, the Gordon’s Gin sign, and the “Symbol of Value” C.W.S. advertisement. Further down Coventry Street, additional neon signs for Osram Lamps, B.O.A.C., and Haig Whisky are visible above the street-level shopfronts of Manfield Shoes and The Standard. This archival image is a superb resource for editorial publishing, historical research, or to print for yourself as a unique piece of nostalgic décor that perfectly encapsulates the character of post-war London.
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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