Scotland Yard, Derby Gate, London 1956
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the historic headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, known as New Scotland Yard, in 1956. Located on Derby Gate, the image features the North Building, designed by architect Richard Norman Shaw and completed in 1890. The striking Victorian architecture is characterised by its striped red brick and Portland stone bands, with a prominent circular corner turret. In the foreground, the bustling street scene shows civil servants and police officers in period attire, alongside a local corner building featuring a neon “Cafe Snacks” sign and a “Dive Bar.” The famous bridge connecting the North and South buildings is visible spanning the street in the background. This archival print is an exceptional resource for those interested in British police history, mid-century London, or to print for yourself as a unique piece of nostalgic 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.
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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