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Filename: aa073198.jpg

Size: 4349 x 4351 (8.9MB)

Date: 24th April 2008

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Photographer

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Piccadilly Circus Station a073198

PICCADILLY CIRCUS STATION, London. Interior view of a platform on Piccadilly Circus underground station showing a train on the tracks to left and people walking to the exits in the distance. John Gay. Date range: 1960-1965

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Media ID 943012

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Movement Railway Train Transport Urban


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Historic Images > 1960 to the present day

> Historic Images > Famed Photographers > John Gay Collection (1945-1990)

> Transport > Railways > Railway stations

> Travel England > Travel London


EDITORS COMMENTS
Piccadilly Circus Station: A Symphony of Urban Movement This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Piccadilly Circus Underground Station in London during the 1960s. Taken by renowned British photographer John Gay, the image offers a unique glimpse into the heart of the city's transportation system. The platform, bathed in soft, natural light filtering in from the station's high windows, is a study in contrasts. To the left, a train idles on the tracks, its metallic sheen a stark contrast to the worn concrete and tile surfaces of the platform. The train, a symbol of modernity and efficiency, stands still, patiently waiting to whisk passengers away to their destinations. In the distance, people move purposefully towards the station exits, their footsteps echoing through the vast, cavernous space. The crowd, a diverse mix of individuals, adds a human element to the otherwise industrial setting. Their expressions are varied - some look focused and determined, while others seem lost in thought or engaged in conversation. The movement in this photograph is palpable - from the train on the tracks to the people walking through the station, every element seems to be in a state of flux. The urban landscape of Piccadilly Circus Station comes alive through John Gay's lens, offering a snapshot of London's vibrant transport system during a pivotal period in its history.

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