A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large Section 56 of the original

Section 56 of the original Descriptive map of London Poverty

Waterloo Bridge was opened by the Prince Regent (later George IV) on 18 June 1817

to the right lies the Wapping Entrance Lock with the River Thames beyond

The only crew would be the skipper and his mate

coloured engraving

A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large Section 56 of the originalA policeman directs traffic standing in the middle of New Oxford Street. Behind him is a view of Charing Cross Road Junction leading west into Oxford Street. To the left is a building with a clock on the front and adverts below, including one saying 'Guinness is good for you'. To the right is a number 8 bus whose destination is Old Ford. People cross the road in the background. Fred Wilfred worked as Chief Photographer for Hawker Siddeley Aviation