Piccadilly Circus, London 1968
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Instant royalty-free digital download. No watermark. You will receive a JPG image of between 3000 and 4000 pixels on the longest side. Perfect for prints, books, media, creative projects, and more. The download link will appear in the checkout after successful purchase.
This authentic 1960s colour photograph captures the ever-changing face of London’s West End in 1968. The Monico building is the focal point, prominently displaying a large “Lloyds Bank” neon billboard featuring an animated cheque and the bank’s black horse logo. Above this, a massive advertisement for “Gold Leaf” cigarettes declares them “One of the great cigarettes.” The iconic “Skol International Lager” sign remains a fixture on the left, alongside the “H. Samuel” jewellers storefront. The gap used to hold the BP sign from 1961 to 1966 – it was replaced by Cinzano later in 1968. A red London double-decker bus and several black taxis are seen behind metal safety railings, while a white vintage car navigates the wet street in the foreground. At street level, the “Cartoon Cinema” and “Paperbacks & Magazines” shop are active, illustrating the commercial diversity of the era. This digital download is a marvellous record of mid-century urban design, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of vintage British wall art.
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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