70 Candid and Amazing Photographs That Capture London’s Youth Culture From the Height of Punk _ UK
Taken in the streets, clubs, basements and bars of London between 1978 and 1987, the photographs in 78–87 London Youth celebrate the many mutations in London’s youth culture from the height of Punk to the birth of Acid House. British photographer…
45 Black and White Photos of HMV Shop in Oxford Street, London in the 1950s _ UK
Procession in celebration of the crowning of Queen Elizabeth, 2nd 1953 Christmas 1956 Interior of store, 1958 Shop floor, 1958 Household appliance section on lower ground floor, 1950s Left to right: Mr. Mittell, Anatole Fistoulari, Mr. L.J.brown, Mr Emery and…
Wonderful Photos of Christmas Shop Fronts in Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in the 1960s _ UK
This wonderfully nostalgic collection of images from Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums documents the festive spirit of Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in the 1960s. The street scenes of Christmas decorations, festivities, events and shoppers are not unlike those we…
The Face of Shrewsburys Trade: Amazing Vintage Photographs Captured Shropshire Shop Fronts in 1888 _ UK
An extraordinary set of photographs from the Victorian era provides a glimpse into Shrewsbury’s rich history of independent retail, as entrepreneurs pose outside their companies. The photos shows every shop front imaginable selling everything from cheeses and chocolates to shovels…
Incredible Photos of British Red Telephone Box Graveyard on the Outskirts of London _ UK
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…
The Swinging London – Black and White Photos Show What Young Londoners Wore in the 1960s. _ UK
Swinging London is a catch-all term applied to the fashion and cultural scene that flourished in London in the 1960s. It consisted largely of music, discothèques, and mod fashion. Swinging London was a youth-oriented phenomenon that emphasized the new and…
When women were judged by the attractiveness of their ankles, 1930-1953 _ UK
A policeman judges an ankle competition at Hounslow, London. 1930. The pretty ankle contest” appear in the early 1900s as special shows within women’s beauty competitions. Contestants would have to stand behind a curtain to conceal their bodies, so that…
Amazing photos of London street style during Edwardian era, 1905-1908 _ UK
Cromwell Road, Kensington. 1906 Edwardian fashion refers to the clothing that was in style between the late 1890s and 1914 or the beginning of the Great War. Also called La Belle Epoque (the Beautiful Era), and the Gilded Age, this…
Young Winston Churchill in rare photographs, 1890s _ UK
A rare shot of a 21 years old Winston Churchill in the uniform of the Fourth Queen’s Own Hussars, 1895. When Winston Churchill entered the Royal Military College (Sandhurst) few could foresee that he would become one of Great Britain’s…
History of Women’s Football – 37 Rare Vintage Photos of First Ladies’ Soccer Teams Ever _ UK
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, has a very very long history. England was the first country where the game was developed and codified. The modern global game of football was first codified in 1863 in London….