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London traffic negotiating the road around the Wellington Arch. Cranes and construction
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London traffic negotiating the road around the Wellington Arch. Cranes and construction
London traffic negotiating the road around the Wellington Arch. Cranes and construction works can be seen as the building of the new underpass has started. It was one section of the wider Marble Arch - Park Lane - Hyde Park Corner road improvements. This was part of a scheme to ease the traffic congestion on central London roads. It was opened in 1962
6th February 1961
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1960s Buses Cars City Centre Cranes Landmark London Road Improvement Scheme Road Works Roads Roundabout London Buses Red Buses
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This print captures the bustling London traffic skillfully navigating the road around the iconic Wellington Arch. The image showcases a snapshot of a significant moment in history, as cranes and construction works dominate the scene, signifying the commencement of building a new underpass. This particular project was part of a wider initiative to alleviate traffic congestion on central London roads. Taken in 1961, this monochrome photograph encapsulates the essence of 20th-century city life with its vintage charm. The presence of red buses, cars, and London buses adds to the authenticity and nostalgia that emanates from this image. It serves as a reminder of how transportation has evolved over time. The road improvement scheme depicted here was completed in 1962, forever altering this section between Marble Arch - Park Lane - Hyde Park Corner. As one gazes at this picture, they can almost hear the honking horns and feel the energy pulsating through these streets. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for posterity's sake, this remarkable piece offers viewers an opportunity to travel back in time and witness an era when progress meant constructing innovative infrastructure solutions amidst urban chaos. Let us appreciate both the historical significance captured within these frames and marvel at how far we have come since those bustling days on London's roundabouts.
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