57 years ago..
 

Quite a nice little comparison, thought the Soho massive might like this.

Which would you rather ride around!

2006:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...haftesbury.jpg

1949:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...utterfield.jpg

Wow - what a difference except the buses are still the same (or only just phased out). And is that progress? from the cars then to a Smart now!
Also amazing that that lovely building with windows is obviously worth more now as a Billboard.

looks like its just cabs and buses...

No Yellow lines or thieves (parking enforcement officials)

and the pedestrians hadn't decided to take over the road (get back on the f*cking pavement, imbeciles! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: )

ahem. rant over!

I remember reading a magazine article several years back about the people who live in those apartments despite their windows being blocked by giant flashing billboards. Madness.

Great pictures. 8) Notice the way the Craven A billboard has been taken down to restore the building in the background's windows. :?