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Townscape and Street Photography in London

Former London in 1999 to 2002

London Townscape and Streets photos captured in year 1999 and 2023. Iconic old London Route Masters drive though streets. Townscape before high buildings are been built.

  • Wardour Street from Shaftesbury Avenue W1 London
    Wardour Street from Shaftesbury Avenue W1 London

    London in 1999. Taxis and other vehicles drive through Wardour Street. once it's been busy with traffic on street, In recent years, traffic on this street has been restricted during the day.

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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:122
  • Old Piccadilly Lights
    Piccadilly Lights in 2002

    Piccadilly Lights is an iconic landmark in West London.

    Originally dominated by neon advertisements from Japanese electronics companies and other mainstream brands, it has evolved with technology and now features a state-of-the-art LED screen.

  • Cars and Bus going through London Shaftesbury Avenue in 1999
    Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1 in 1999
  • The Route Masters in Oxford Circus Street London
    The Route Masters in Oxford Circus Street London

    Captured in the glow of Christmas lights, this view from the window of a double-decker bus in London takes me back to the winter of 2002.

    The iconic London Routemaster, a classic symbol of the city's transportation history. Inside, the distinctive checkered seats and the design of the interior reflect the era's style. These buses which once powered by diesel engines, emitted a distinctive exhaust smell and contributed to pollution, which may stir

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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:132
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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:130
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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:115
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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:123
  • The neon signs of Walker's Court W1 London in 2002
    The neon signs of Walker's Court W1 London in 2002

    Walker's Court photographed from Soho Rupert Street in London in 2002. The neon sign's text font shows the style of this era.

  • Planet Hollywood,  Coventry Street Soho London
    Planet Hollywood, Coventry Street Soho London in 2021
  • London before skyscrapers
    London before skyscrapers

    A view of London before skyscrapers such as the Shard and The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) were built. Year 2001.

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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:116
  • Signature by Regus - London Tower 42 in 2001
    Signature by Regus - London Tower 42 in 2001

    Signature by Regus - London Tower 42 was the only skyscraper standing in the City of London in 2021

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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:117
  • Telephone booth on a busy London street
    Telephone booth on a busy London street

    A telephone booth on a busy London street stands as a symbol of a bygone era.

    It is in stark contrast to the blur of pedestrians and the rush of traffic around it, serving as a testament to the rapid pace of technological change. The widespread adoption of mobile phones has rendered such booths relics of public communication obsolete. Signs of neglect and disuse are evident in the booth's worn interior and the hanging telephone headset, symbolizi

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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:136
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    Former London in 1999 to 2002 | Photo:137
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