20 Photographs of Princess Diana as a 19-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher in 1980
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana had a brief career working at Young England Kindergarten, in Pimlico, London, before she became a […]
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The Day Before Paul McCartney’s 21st Birthday in 1963, He Was Given ‘Birthday Bumps’ on Delaware Road, London
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a recording session for a “Pop Goes the Beatles” radio program, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo […]
30 Striking Photochrom Prints That Capture 1890s London
This post was originally published on this siteLondon in the 1890s was a city of striking contrasts—booming with industrial progress and imperial confidence, yet shadowed […]
Sex Pistols Live at Notre Dame de France, London in November 1976
This post was originally published on this siteThe Sex Pistols’ performance at Notre Dame Hall in London on November 15, 1976, stands as a pivotal […]
Westminster in 1987 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteWestminster is the main settlement of the City of Westminster in Central London, England. It extends from the […]
Pattie Boyd Showing off a Very Short Dress Named ‘Hoopla’ in London’s West End, 1966
This post was originally published on this sitePattie Boyd returns to modeling for the first time since her marriage to George Harrison. She is pictured […]
Charlotte Despard Speaking at Anti-Fascist Rally in Trafalgar Square, London, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteIn June 1933, 95-year-old Charlotte Despard (1844-1939), a renowned suffragist, socialist, and anti-fascist, delivered a powerful speech at […]
Punk Rock Utd, an All-Star Team of Various Musicians of the Late-1970s London Rock Scene
This post was originally published on this sitePunk Rock Utd: an all-star team of various musicians of the late-1970s London rock scene playing charity football […]
Photos of Well-Known Women Who Were Representing Different Omens of Bad Luck for the ‘Pageant of the Superstitions’, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteLondon. October 11, 1930. Every charity-minded lady is at the Pageant of the Superstitions at the Haymarket Theatre […]
Street Scenes of London in the 1960s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteLondon street scenes in the 1960s were vibrant and dynamic, reflecting a time of cultural change and social […]
Sting of The Police Photographed by Lynn Goldsmith in London, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteWhen photographer Lynn Goldsmith met Sting, he was a 20-something in an unknown British rock band called The […]
Stevie Wonder Visiting a Children’s School for the Blind in London, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1970, the bustling streets of London were graced by an unexpected visitor—a musical genius whose presence promised […]
Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh at Empress Club in London, 1951
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Sinatra and his wife, Ava Gardner, with Tony Curtis and his wife Janet Leigh at a party […]
Rare Photographs From Paul McCartney’s 1st Buddy Holly Week in 1976
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 7, 1976, Buddy Holly would have had 40 years old. Paul McCartney being a fan of […]
Phyllis Gordon Walking Her Pet Cheetah on the Streets of London in 1939
This post was originally published on this sitePhyllis Gordon (1889–1964) was an American actress. She appeared in 50 silent era and sound films between 1911 […]
Freddie Mercury During His 40th “Mad Hat Party” at Garden Lodge in Kensington, London on September 5, 1986
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury traipsed around his garden in a red cotton tracksuit, smoking a cigarette. A large, sequined, marabou-feather […]
Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of London in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, London’s street scenes were dynamic and eclectic. Iconic areas like Carnaby Street and King’s Road […]
August 19, 1897: The First Electric Taxis Driven in London
This post was originally published on this siteThe Bersey Electric Cab (also known as the London Electrical Cab) was an early electric-powered vehicle and the […]
The Story of The Beatles’ Apple Boutique, Which Only Lasted Eight Months
This post was originally published on this siteThe Apple Boutique was a retail store located in a building on the corner of Baker Street and […]
Leyton, London in the Early 1960s Through Fascinating Snaps
This post was originally published on this siteLeyton is a town in East London, England, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It borders Walthamstow […]
Freddie Mercury Once Refused to Meet Prince Charles, Princess Diana at Live Aid in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury did not want to meet Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Live Aid despite having […]
Graf Zeppelin Passing Over Wembley Stadium During the 1930 FA Cup Final
This post was originally published on this siteIt was on Saturday April 26, 1930 that the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin cruised over Wembley Stadium during […]
Sex Pistols First Band Rehearsal, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteAugust 31, 1975: Sex Pistols first band rehearsal with John Lydon, Glen Matlock, Steve Jones and Paul Cook […]
A Shoe Doll That Belonged to a Child in the Slums of London, ca. 1905
This post was originally published on this siteThe fact that it was found in an Edwardian London slum around 1905, and is made from the […]
This Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling “Dentist” in London in the Early 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThis cap belonged to a street “dentist” or tooth puller in London from between the 1820s and 1850s. […]