London Underground in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos _s2uk
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England. The Underground…
Incredible Photos of British Red Telephone Box Graveyard on the Outskirts of London _s2uk
The iconic red telephone box is a staple around London’s streets. Over the years their purpose has shifted away from actually being used to make phone calls, and instead are more often spotted behind a tourist as they pose for…
Leyton, London in the Early 1960s Through Fascinating Snaps _s2uk
Leyton is a town in East London, England, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It borders Walthamstow to the north, Leytonstone to the east, and Stratford to the south, with Clapton, Hackney Wick and Homerton, across the River Lea,…
London in the 1950s Through Amazing Color Photos _s22
The 1950s London was the heyday of the baby boomers. There was no longer rationing post war and the city was undergoing huge social and economic change. A new Queen was in charge of the country who was vibrantly popular…
43+ Fascinating Color Photos That Capture Street Scenes of London in the 1980s _s21
These fascinating color photos from Glen Fairweather that capture street scenes of London in the 1980s. Oxford Street, London, 1980 (outside Selfridges looking east) A puppeteer outside the Earl of Lonsdale Pub, Portobello Road, London, 1980 A Tonibell ice cream van…
Groovy Sixties: 22+ Fabulous Photos Defined the 1960s Women’s Fashion _s2
There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionised womenswear with bold colours, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. So, it comes as no…
Old Photos of Londoners’ Street Life in 1877 _s2
In 1877, pioneering Scottish photographer and geographer John Thompson made a visit to London. Along with journalist Adolphe Smith, they documented the working class and their life on the streets of England’s capital city. The pair’s complete work was named Street…
Beautiful Vintage Photos of London in 1961 _s2uk
These stunning images were taken by Charles Weever Cushman, an amateur photographer, during his holiday in London with his wife in 1961. The bustling life in the capital city was captured vividly through them. Let’s take a look back: …
Street Scenes of London in 1987 Through Fascinating Photos _s2uk
The 1980s in London was a decade of considerable change. Long established industries, street scenes, shops and ways of life were being swept away and the often divisive politics of the time were visible painted along the walls. These fascinating…
30+ Stunning Color Photographs That Capture Swinging London Scene in the 1960s _s2uk
The Swinging Sixties was a youth-driven cultural revolution that took place in the United Kingdom during the mid-to-late 1960s, emphasizing modernity and fun-loving hedonism, with Swinging London as its center. It saw a flourishing in art, music and fashion, and…