Inner Boroughs Collection (#2)

Shoe shine at work in Whitechapel High Street in the east end of London. 14th January 1955

Puppies for sale at a stall in the flea market at Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Christmas lights in Regents Street, London, Sunday 1st December 1968

A huge crowd enjoys The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London, in the late summer of 1972 On the day, Rod Stewart won Best Male Vocalist 1972, Emerson Lake and Palmer won 7 awards

A view of London, looking down Whitehall, taken from the top of Nelsons Column as it is being cleaned. Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd March 1968

Tea time at Waterloo Station, London. 3rd April 1957

Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Wendy Dixon and Ruth Mason, two girls who live in the Tower of London. 2nd July 1954

Pearly Queens attend the Easter parade in Rotten Row in Hyde Park, London. 21st April 1957

A workmen cleaning the finial of the Queen Elizabeth Tower part of the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism and face lift of the clock tower. London, 23rd August 1956

A workmen inspects the minute hand of the clock face of Big Ben during the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism in the Queen Elizabeth Tower

Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Shepherd Market. 20th June 1956

Teaching Robert the Macaw to talk. Robert, a blue and yellow Macaw perches outside a pet shop in Brixton market and talks to the passing shoppers. Most people stop to have a word with him

"How much is that dog in the window". A man holding a dog inside Alderbournes
" How much is that dog in the window". A man holding a dog inside Alderbournes pet shop in Lansdowne Row, Mayfair, London. 1st June 1954

A young boy allowed to touch an elephant at London Zoo. 29th December 1954

Penguins in the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. 20th January 1954

This Rock Hopper is senior penguin in the pool at London Zoo. He is called Siren because he has always made more noise than his pen mates. 26th June 1956

Smog caused by coal fires hangs over the roof tops of Battersea, London. 7th December 1962

Battersea Power Station seen here on a murky foggy winters morning. London. 7th December 1962

A street scene in London. Circa 1953

West Ham winger Peter Brabrook who has a butchers shop in East London was assisted in sorting out his Christmas turkeys by 2 mates of his. Terry Venables of Spurs and Tom Baldwin of Arsenal

Hot Weather Scenes, Oasis Swimming Pool, Holborn, London, 12th May 1954

Pavement Artist at work on the Embankment, London. Circa 1945

Scenes in Hampstead, north London. 24th September 1954

The Oasis Lido Pool, Endell Street, London was almost crowded to capacity with men and women sunbathing. August 1953 D5086

Piccadilly Circus, Central London. Circa 1971

The roof gardens at Derry and Toms in Kensington High Street, London. The gardens, 1 3/4 acres in extent, are very popular with tourists and residents, as well as shoppers

The famous Tiller Girls dance troupe performing one of their high-kicking routines, May 1960

Hot Dogs, John O Brien of Londons West End, pushes his hot dog stand from Wardour Mews. He starts his nights work when other people start their leisure. September 1968

Exterior view of The Embassy club in London. 4th January 1975

Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new childrens playground opened on the blitz site of St. Lukes Church, Peckham, London

Land Army girls sheep shearing in Hyde Park, London. 16th May 1940

Twins in a pram on Holly Hill in Hampstead, North London. April 1954

World War II Women. While cabinet ministers were addressing 6000 women at the Albert Hall today, WaFS outside were playing a new game " Hand" football

Vauxhall Mansion and Vauxhall Walk in Lambeth are some of the worst slum houses in London, and are due for re-development. September 1953. D5812

The Palladium Tiller Girls rehearsed the dance routine at the Paddington Boys Club, Harrow Road, London. They will appear on TV in place of the Toppers who are rehearsing for the Royal visit to Lime

Views from Hampstead Heath, north London. Circa 1947

A man with a horse, standing outside the site of a cart and van horse auction, New Kent Road, London, circa December 1947

Office Cleaner Mrs Packham seen here on the tram from Vauxhall to Central London, 13th June 1946

The Cardinal at Westminster Cathedral, lighting candles. London, City of Westminster, October 1946

Students in class at Saint Martins School of Art, London. November 1947

Busy scene at Rupert Street market in Soho, London. Circa 1955

Exterior view of the Duke of Yorks theatre in St Martins Lane, London Circa 1971

World War Two Home Front. A woman delivery boxes full of fish to traders in Billingsgate market, London September 1943

Scene in Old Compton Street in Soho, London. Circa 1955

Southern Railways engine shed at Nine Elms July 1932

Four women sharing a 9 foot long baguette in Soho, London. Circa 1955

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"Journey through London's Inner Boroughs: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time to the iconic year of 1976, where Malcolm McLaren's provocative shop, Sex on The Kings Road, challenged societal norms and ignited a cultural revolution. Amidst the festive cheer on 5th December, crowds flocked to Petticoat Lane, besieging the market to find unique Christmas presents that would bring joy to their loved ones. St. Paul's Cathedral stood tall and majestic during VE Day celebrations, its floodlights illuminating the night sky as London rejoiced in victory over adversity. The vibrant spirit of Soho came alive as the annual Fair and Carnival commenced with an unprecedented number of participants parading through its lively streets. Witnessing history unfold before your eyes, Londons newest timber dock - The Lavender Dock - was brought into commission; a testament to progress and innovation shaping the cityscape. On September 22nd, 1967, GPO Tower soared high above London's skyline like a beacon of modernity amidst traditional architecture; symbolizing technological advancements that connected people across distances. In bustling coffee bars nestled within West End's vibrant heartland, girls met with friends for laughter-filled conversations against a backdrop of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. An aerial view from 1951 showcases London docks in East London; bustling hubs where trade thrived and cultures collided in harmonious chaos. At the historic Tower of London stands an enigmatic figure - beheaded Guy. This eerie sight serves as a reminder that this is indeed the only place such an unusual character could exist. Rupert Street market in Soho circa 1950 witnessed shoppers immersing themselves in its colorful tapestry; embracing diversity while exploring stalls brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered. The prestigious Boat Race between Cambridge and Oxford captivated audiences since time immemorial. In 1956 it began anew at starting point, igniting the competitive spirit that defines this iconic event.