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Poster Print : Piccadilly a076470
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Piccadilly a076470
PICCADILLY, London. Stationary traffic along a busy Piccadilly at night, showing a London taxi cab for hire, and the illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus and Lillywhites in the background. Photographed by John Gay during the 1950 s
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Media ID 1678623
© Historic England
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "Piccadilly a076470" by John Gay from Historic England. This stunning image captures the magic of London at night, with Piccadilly Circus bustling with stationary traffic and the iconic illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus and Lillywhites shining bright in the background. The presence of a London taxi cab for hire adds to the vibrant energy of the scene. Bring the heart of London into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print. Perfect for those who love London, history, or just want to add a touch of city life to their space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the bustling energy of Piccadilly, a iconic London thoroughfare, during the 1950s. Taken by renowned British photographer John Gay, the image showcases the vibrant nightlife of the area, with the stationary traffic creating a mesmerizing pattern of tail lights against the darkened streets. The heart of the scene is a London taxi cab, its "For Hire" sign illuminated, ready to transport passengers through the urban labyrinth. In the background, the illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus and Lillywhites stand out against the night sky, casting an ethereal glow over the scene. Piccadilly Circus, with its iconic statue of Eros and the surrounding neon advertisements, has long been a symbol of London's vibrant culture and nightlife. Lillywhites, a famous sporting goods store, adds to the urban landscape, its sign advertising a wide range of goods for the active Londoner. The photograph captures the unique atmosphere of London during this era, with its blend of history, culture, and constant movement. The stationary traffic, the illuminated signs, and the London taxi cab all come together to create a snapshot of a bygone era, inviting us to imagine the stories of the people and the city that once filled this bustling London street.
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