london-1957-routemasters

london-1957-routemasters

london-1957-palace-pier

london-1957-palace-pier

london-1957-trafalgar-square

london-1957-trafalgar-square

london-1957-view-from-st-paul

london-1957-view-from-st-paul

london-1957-cambridge-circus

london-1957-cambridge-circus

A visit to London in 1957

A trip to yesteryear London in 1957, about a decade before the height of “Swinging London” with its youth oriented fashion, music, art and culture scenes. Places depicted are among others Cambridge Circus, Palace Pier and Trafalgar Square.

What do you prefer, London in 1957 or 2011? Photos by Kai Krog Halse

About the author

Christopher founded Ultra Swank in 2005. Has a crush on mid-century graphic design, defunct airlines, Disneyland and the Century 21 Exposition. Is a collector of easy listening music from the 60s and 70s and a Swedish expat living in Barcelona, Spain. Read more articles by me

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