A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large coloured engraving

coloured engraving

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A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large coloured engravingA 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