Fascinating Look at Life in London’s Piccadilly 50 Years Ago – Video

Jan 11, 2017 By jonathan

A look at the Piccadilly Circus of the Swinging Sixties! A lot of what is shown here no longer exists as it was soon “modernized” to meet the demands of a changing world. Also a look underground Piccadilly to see sights that few people have ever seen. Very cool video!

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Comments

marymary says

Jan 13, 2017 at 4:19 am

I hoped to see my younger self, as I lived in Leicester Sq from 1960 to 63, but the video would not play
Rob Bolvin says

Jan 15, 2017 at 4:24 pm

I liked the horse-drawn flower wagon 🙂
Nick Davies says

Jan 16, 2017 at 1:33 pm

We the modernisation mentioned never took place, and it remains much the same as it has for 100 years. Some fascinating pictures here

http://flashbak.com/100-years-of-amazing-piccadilly-circus-photos-371257/
Jan Bassett says

Jan 18, 2017 at 11:21 am

It’s a bit of a shame how informal we dress now.
Irv.Robinson says

Jan 18, 2017 at 1:13 pm

I wish it was then!