Londonist Staff
Here's What London Looked Like in 1967
It was a swinging time to be alive in London, 1967.
Jimi Hendrix and Twiggy were at the height of their powers; the new Queen Elizabeth Hall was opened on the South Bank; The Beatles opened their Apple Shop on Baker Street; and Carnaby Street was the place to be.
London, 1967Source Aucharbon Twiggy at the Bertram Mills Circus in London, 1967Source Theredlist Jimi Hendrix and The Experience's bassist Noel Redding, backstage at the Saville Theatre in London. June 1967Source Histi Pics Jimi Hendrix on Carnaby Street in 1967.Source Historical Pics Portobello Road, 1967. Photo by Frank Habicht.Source Wunderbuzz 1960s fashions on Regent Street, 1967Source Newenglandwoodstock Swinging London fashion, London, 1967Source Retrogirly Painting the Beatles' Apple Boutique at 94 Baker Street, London 1967. Photo by Reuel Golden.Source Historyphotographed The Canada Estate in Canada Water, 1967Source This Brutal House Carnaby Street during the Swinging 60sSource Museumoflondonprints In 1967 a baby elephant called Gertie was ordered from Harrods by Ronald Reagan, the then governor of California and future President, who wanted one for a Republican party rally. The story goes that when Reagan rang Harrods to ask if they sold elephants, (the symbol of his political party), he received the answer 'Would that be African or Indian elephants, sir?'Source Londonhistorian Piccadilly Circus, June 1967Source Youtube Batman making a road safety film in Kennington, 1967Source Old London Cameo Royal Cinema, Great Windmill Street, 1967Source Bfi Sonny and Cher in Soho Square, promoting The Beat Goes On. Photo by Jan Olofsson.Source Theswinginsixties Interior of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank, 1967Source Old Pics Archive 1967Source Nika Garrett London, 1967Source Lost in History Portobello Road flea market, 1967Source Old London Chalk Farm Road, looking south towards the Roundhouse, 1967Source Hamhigh Jimi Hendrix in Montagu Place, 1967Source History of Sound Schreiber House swimming pool, Hampstead, 1967Source Thames Baths c.i.c. Twiggy photographed in Battersea Park for British Vogue, 1967Source Hauntedbystorytelling London Bridge being taken apart to be sold in 1967.Source Rob Baker Two young men in Carnaby Street in 1967Source Museumoflondonprints
Last Updated 28 July 2017
