Bill Boards Collection

Piccadilly Circus 1956
Piccadilly Circus street scene, with huge billboards advertising Bovril, Wrigleys and Craven A cigarettes amongst others

Piccadilly Circus 1950S
Piccadilly Circus street scene, with huge billboards advertising Bovril, Wrigleys and Craven A cigarettes amongst others

Newsagents Shop / Crippen
A newsagents shop at the time of the Crippen case with a billboard announcing " Fresh evidence at Bow Street - Full Report"

The exhibit of the car of Gangster Jack Legs Diamond
Queues awaiting entry to the exhibition of the $20, 000 Killer Car ( Direct from New York ) of American Gangster and Bootlegger Jack Legs Diamond (1897-1931) opposite Derrys Clock, 16 George Street

Bangkok Boulevard - Thailand - Nearing the city, we travelled under avenues of shade trees, past frame buildings, gas stations and westernised people and billboards. Date: 1952

Hairdresser sign, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Billboard advertisements, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Billboard advertisements at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, for Whiteways Devonshire Cyder and The Royal Navy. circa 1949

Elephants and sandwich boards - Jack Legs Diamond
Elephants carrying sandwich boards to advertise the exhibition of the $20, 000 Killer Car ( Direct from New York ) of American Gangster and Bootlegger Jack Legs Diamond (1897-1931)

Newsagent & Much More - Oxford
Sawyers Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist in Oxford. A magnificent photographic postcard showing a General Store on an Oxford street selling pretty much anything you can imagine

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a billboard showing the four modernizations, represented by farmer, scientist, industrial worker holding complete works of Mao and soldier, Shaoshan, Hunan, China

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a poster glorifying modernization until the year 2000, with western type face as idol, ball-bearing factory, Loyang, China, Asia

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Evolution of Billboards Across Continents" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Piccadilly Circus in 1956, where a large picture of the Great Leader captivates car-less pedestrians, offering a glimpse into Pyongyang's unique atmosphere in North Korea. Transporting us further into the past, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant scene of Piccadilly Circus during the 1950s, surrounded by newsagents shops and an intriguing advertisement for Crippen. Embark on a global adventure as we venture to Casablanca, Morocco. Here, we encounter an extraordinary exhibit showcasing Gangster Jack Legs Diamond's infamous car – a testament to both his notoriety and our fascination with true crime stories. In Shinjuku, Japan, fashionable young people grace the streets while captivating billboards reflect their trendy lifestyles. Traveling across continents brings us to Bangkok Boulevard in Thailand – a visual feast for those seeking vibrant colors and captivating advertisements that truly represent this lively city's spirit. Journeying westward takes us to Essaouira in Morocco's North Africa region where even hairdresser signs become works of art against picturesque landscapes. Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex greets us with its own array of billboard advertisements that seamlessly blend modernity with coastal charm. As we make our way back to London, The Monument stands tall amidst towering structures while reminding us how billboards have become integral parts of urban landscapes worldwide. But it doesn't stop there. Witness elephants donning sandwich boards promoting various attractions alongside billboards throughout history – another fascinating chapter from Jack Legs Diamond's eventful life. Billboards transcend borders and cultures; they tell stories and shape cities. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore these iconic advertising mediums that have left an indelible mark on our collective memory.