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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

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Shepherd market London were there is a village atmosphere. Circa 1950 P000191

Shepherd market London were there is a village atmosphere. Circa 1950 P000191

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: The Westminster Morris men performing their dance, not on the village green but in a

The Westminster Morris men performing their dance, not on the village green but in a shopping centre in suburbia. 20th June 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Exterior view of the Prince of Wales Theatre in Londons West End. April 1958

Exterior view of the Prince of Wales Theatre in Londons West End. April 1958

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: London circa 1930 Street scene at Ludgate Circus with St Paul

London circa 1930 Street scene at Ludgate Circus with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Carnaby Street Scenes and Demonstration over Mick Jagger and Keith Richard

Carnaby Street Scenes and Demonstration over Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, concerning their release from prison on £ 7, 000 bail on drugs charges. 1st July 1967

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Thousands of sunbathers flocked to The Serpentine in Londons Hyde Park today

Thousands of sunbathers flocked to The Serpentine in Londons Hyde Park today, where temperatures soared to a record 86 degrees. Picture taken 11th July 1971

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: It is early morning in Hyde Park, London, and taxis and cars wait patiently as some of

It is early morning in Hyde Park, London, and taxis and cars wait patiently as some of George Walbrans sheep make their way across the road

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: One of the four iconic smokestack at Battersea Power Station, London. 17th January 1934

One of the four iconic smokestack at Battersea Power Station, London. 17th January 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Children fishing in Kensington Gardens pond, London. 25th April 1955

Children fishing in Kensington Gardens pond, London. 25th April 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Children playing in the street, Formosa Street, London. 25th April 1955

Children playing in the street, Formosa Street, London. 25th April 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A Southern Railways Drummond T14 locomotive in full steam on the Waterloo mainline

A Southern Railways Drummond T14 locomotive in full steam on the Waterloo mainline. November 1938

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: The driver Southern Railways King Arthur Class locomotive Sir Percivale awaits the signal

The driver Southern Railways King Arthur Class locomotive Sir Percivale awaits the signal from the guard to depart Waterloo station. November 1938

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Picture shows night time crowds in Trafalgar Square, celebrating the Silver Jubilee of

Picture shows night time crowds in Trafalgar Square, celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. The celebrations lasted from 6th May to 12th May 1935. Picture taken 6th May 1935

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Regent Street, London at Christmas time in 1934. Picture shows Piccadilly Circus in

Regent Street, London at Christmas time in 1934. Picture shows Piccadilly Circus in the background, and heavy night time Christmas traffic of buses and cars. Picture taken 21st December 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Leicester Square Cinema in Leicester Square, London, showing Queen Christina with Greta

Leicester Square Cinema in Leicester Square, London, showing Queen Christina with Greta Garbo. Picture taken in the evening, when the weather is foggy. Picture taken 1st March 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Aerial view of Trafalgar Square, London, taken from the St Martins in the Fields Church

Aerial view of Trafalgar Square, London, taken from the St Martins in the Fields Church tower. Picture taken 5th August 1932

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Piccadilly Circus, Central London in November 1932. Picture taken 25th

Piccadilly Circus, Central London in November 1932. Picture taken 25th November 1932

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Fleet Street in London, looking West to East, towards Ludgate Circus and St Paul

Fleet Street in London, looking West to East, towards Ludgate Circus and St Pauls Cathedral. Picture taken 8th February 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Piccadilly Circus on VE Day. Part of a picture sequence of celebrations in Central London

Piccadilly Circus on VE Day. Part of a picture sequence of celebrations in Central London to mark the Allied victory in Europe at the end of the Second World War. Scenes in Piccadilly Circus

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Picture shows the icicles which have formed on the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus

Picture shows the icicles which have formed on the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus, London. Britain is in the grip of its biggest freeze-up since 1947. Picture taken 1st February 1956

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Piccadilly Circus at night. London. Picture shows the scene where the Advertising

Piccadilly Circus at night. London. Picture shows the scene where the Advertising Association had the electric sign displays switched off until 8pm

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: St Annes Court is an alleyway that connects Dean Street

St Annes Court is an alleyway that connects Dean Street and Wardour Street in Londons Soho district. Circa 1950

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A snowy scene in Regents Park London. 21st January 1942

A snowy scene in Regents Park London. 21st January 1942

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A view of the magnificent new Regent Street, taken from the Piccadilly End

A view of the magnificent new Regent Street, taken from the Piccadilly End, which will be formally inaugurated by the King and Queen on 23rd June. 10th June 1927

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Cambridge again defeated Oxford in the boat race by seven lengths

Cambridge again defeated Oxford in the boat race by seven lengths. This year is the centenary of the race. Cambridge are pictured leading in Hammersmith. 23rd March 1929

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine

Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine, from Monkleigh, London. 23rd October 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Old Bill at London Zoo. 1925

Old Bill at London Zoo. 1925

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Fleet Street in London. Picture looks West to East towards towards where St

Fleet Street in London. Picture looks West to East towards towards where St Pauls Cathedral and Ludgate Circus are. Picture taken circa 1st February 1928

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A policeman helping children to cross the road. London, February 1934

A policeman helping children to cross the road. London, February 1934

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Regent Street prepares for the King and Queen. A view of Regent Street gaily decorated

Regent Street prepares for the King and Queen. A view of Regent Street gaily decorated for their majesties visit. London, June 1927

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Columbia Market, near Shoreditch Church, London. This highly decorative building was

Columbia Market, near Shoreditch Church, London. This highly decorative building was erected in 1869 near to Shoreditch Church in a poverty-stricken area by the courtesy of Lady Burdette-Coutts

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: The Old Curiosity Shop, claimed to be the one immortalised by Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop, claimed to be the one immortalised by Dickens. Portsmouth Street, London. June 1923

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Views from the South Bank at night, showing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Views from the South Bank at night, showing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. 13th December 1963

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Views of London, taken from the South Bank at night. 13th December 1963

Views of London, taken from the South Bank at night. 13th December 1963

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: View along London Embankment. Circa 1955

View along London Embankment. Circa 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Cleopatras Needle, Victoria Embankment, London. Circa 1955

Cleopatras Needle, Victoria Embankment, London. Circa 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Views from Waterloo Bridge showing 'Discovery'

Views from Waterloo Bridge showing "Discovery"
Views from Waterloo Bridge showing " Discovery", " President" and " Wellington" training ships. St Pauls Cathedral in the background. 5th August 1949

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Views of London from Millbank Tower. 4th April 1963

Views of London from Millbank Tower. 4th April 1963

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: London Embankment. Circa 1955

London Embankment. Circa 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: London Embankment at night. Circa 1955

London Embankment at night. Circa 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A man lights a cigarette on the Thames Embankment at night. Circa 1955

A man lights a cigarette on the Thames Embankment at night. Circa 1955

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Houses of Parliament and the River Thames at night. August 1938

Houses of Parliament and the River Thames at night. August 1938

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: An aerial view of the River Thames at Westminster. 27th January 1965

An aerial view of the River Thames at Westminster. 27th January 1965

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: A group of friends enjoying Battersea Fun Fair, London. 14th June 1953

A group of friends enjoying Battersea Fun Fair, London. 14th June 1953

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Children playing on Albert Bridge, London. 25th May 1954

Children playing on Albert Bridge, London. 25th May 1954

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: One is young only once. Come rain come sunshine it doesn t matter

One is young only once. Come rain come sunshine it doesn t matter, but all the little recesses, quiet little nooks and corners will always be occupied by some courting couples. London. 21st May 1954

Background imageInner Boroughs Collection: Boys of the Quintin School 309 Regent Street have their chemistry classes at the London

Boys of the Quintin School 309 Regent Street have their chemistry classes at the London Polytechnic School. Seeing that the sun is shining they wait outside enjoying the spring warmth until their



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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.