Fascinating Vintage Snapshots of London in 1978

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In 1978, Ed Sijmons and his partner Louise took a trip to London. Their grainy snapshots show a gritty look at the capital city at the time when many people were still struggling to make ends meet after the mid-1970s recessions, while the early 1980s recession was already on the horizon.

More fascinating photographs could be found at Sijmons’ brilliant Flickr site.

The Wimpy Bar at the junction of Old Compton Street and Moor Street.

Cheshire Street in E2.

St. Paul’s.

Shakespeare’s Head.

Hamleys at Regent Street.

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