The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time

08/07/2025 •

The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time

  1. From 𝘀𝘩π˜ͺ𝘭π˜₯ren playing gleefully in the street to market traders excitedly selling their wares, it was a time when optimism returned to Britain.
  2. And these fascinating photographs taken in London in the 1950s and 1960s reveal how the busyness of life in the capital returned, despite the horrors of the Second World War being fresh in the memory for many Britons.
  3. The archive has now been revealed for the first time by Norma McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁, 51, of Newmarket, Suffolk, whose father Norman shot the pictures across the capital aged in his 30s on a Leica camera in 35mm film.
  4. Mr McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 took thousands of photographs including many images of street life at the Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill, West London, while he was also fond of capturing architecture and scenes by the River Thames.
  5. Pictures show women in bell skirts, men standing outside pubs, customers browsing street market stalls and young boys going fishing – as well as reflecting the changing ethnic diversity of London at the time.
  6. His daughter told the London Evening Standard: ‘I have vivid memories walking the streets of London with my father who knew his territory and took his Leica everywhere with him.
  7. ‘He was an observer of the street and had a wonderful eye, creating images at a decisive moment. He loved people, architecture and the River Thames, which comes through in his work.’
  8. She added that he used to spend hours in a ‘small darkroom’ to process his photos, and although she tried to take pictures after getting her first camera aged about eight, ‘unfortunately I just didn’t inherit my father’s eye’.
  9. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  11. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  13. A boy sits next to a suitcase with shoes for sale inside it
  15. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  18. Three young 𝘀𝘩π˜ͺ𝘭π˜₯ren play on the steps of a property
  20. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  22. A woman who appears to be a nun is pictured feeding geese in a park in London in one of the photos in the archive
  24. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  26. Men and woman stand outside a pub smoking and drinking
  28. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  30. Young boys stand on a barrier as they try to fish
  32. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  34. A group of people sit on the roof of a van in one in the photos in the archive now revealed for the first time by Norma McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁
  36. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  38. A man and boy look at the boats in what appears to be the River Thames
  40. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  42. A trader tries to sell his wares
  44. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  46. A 𝘀𝘩π˜ͺ𝘭π˜₯ pushes a pram through the market - although it appears to be piled high with suitcases rather than a π‘π‘Žπ‘π‘¦
  48. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  50. A eccentric-looking man stands in the market with a record player
  52. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  54. Traders are seen at the market
  56. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  58. Shoppers browse a fruit store in one of the photos shot by Mr McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 across the capital aged in his 30s on a Leica camera
  60. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  62. Mr McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 took thousands of photographs including many images of street life
  63. One of Mr McCas𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁's photos in London
  65. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  67. A group of six boys lean over a wall as they appear to go fishing, in one of the photos taken in the 1950s and 1960s
  69. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  71. A woman looks in her handbag while a trader holds out his hand
  73. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  75. A boy is seen in one of the many street scenes
  77. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  79. A crowd gathers around a market stall selling clothing on what is believed to be Portobello Road Market in West London
  81. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  84. A man holds a beer glass inside a pub
  86. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  88. One man stands next to what appears to be a subway or toilet entrance
  90. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  92. Two boys and a woman stand around a pram, with the words 'Mosley' in the background, possibly referring to Oswald Mosley
  94. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  96. A young boy sits on a box with a range of shoes for sale
  98. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  100. This woman has a newspaper covering her head
  102. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  104. A group of young girls and boys - one holding a football - speak to a woman who appears to be with the Salvation Army
  106. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  108. Two people look at tableware on the corner of Portobello Road and Denbigh Close
  110. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  112. A π‘π‘Žπ‘π‘¦ sits in a pram
  114. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  116. Five women look at the ducks in one of the many fascinating photographs taken in London in the 1950s and 1960s
  118. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  120. Three 𝘀𝘩π˜ͺ𝘭π˜₯ren sit on steps next to the water
  122. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  124. Customers look at buckets and containers on sale at the market
  126. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  128. A collection of paintings are put on display outside a shop in what appears to be Notting Hill in West London
  130. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  134. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  138. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  140. A man wearing a hat with the words 'Steptoe' appears to gesture next to a record player as other people watch on
  142. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  144. The man wearing the 'Steptoe' hat is pictured. It appears he could be impersonating Steptoe of the 60s show Steptoe and Son
  146. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  148. A man selling newspapers reads one while he waits for customers
  150. The series of photographs of London in the 1950s and 1960s reflect the changing ethnic diversity of the capital at the time
  152. A boy is seen holding a glass on the street

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