London: Life in the Post-War Years: The Photographs of Douglas Whitworth

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Evocative images from the years following the Second World War depict London's gradual return to normalcy, captured by Douglas Whitworth. The photographs showcase Fleet Street's role in the newspaper industry, the bustling docklands, and the West End's revival with its lights after years of blackout. Notable events like the 1951 Festival of Britain and Queen Elizabeth's 1953 Coronation are included, alongside views highlighting wartime bomb damage. This collection offers a poignant portrait of a city during a transformative historical period.