A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large Waterloo Bridge was opened by

Waterloo Bridge was opened by the Prince Regent (later George IV) on 18 June 1817

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to the right lies the Wapping Entrance Lock with the River Thames beyond

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A policeman directing traffic New Oxford Street. c.1955 Size:large Waterloo Bridge was opened byA policeman directs traffic standing in the middle of New Oxford Street. Behind him is a view of Charing Cross Road Junction leading west into Oxford Street. To the left is a building with a clock on the front and adverts below, including one saying 'Guinness is good for you'. To the right is a number 8 bus whose destination is Old Ford. People cross the road in the background. Fred Wilfred worked as Chief Photographer for Hawker Siddeley Aviation