During the 1980s, the Royal London area underwent a period of change and modernization, as many of the older buildings and streets were renovated and restored. The area also saw the construction of new buildings and developments, such as the Royal Opera House, which opened in 1986.
The Royal London area was also known for its numerous parks and gardens, such as Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’s Park, popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. The parks were also home to various events and ceremonies, such as the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, which drew large crowds of tourists and onlookers.
Despite its prestige and grandeur, the Royal London area was also home to a diverse mix of people, including the working class, immigrants, and the middle class. They lived and worked in the area, and the Royal London area was considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in London.
The Royal London area in the 1980s was considered a symbol of British tradition and heritage, and it was a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world. It was also a place where the city’s rich history and cultural heritage were on full display, and it was a vibrant and dynamic area undergoing significant changes and developments.
Photographer Peter Marshall takes us to 1980s London’s lesser-known destinations with links to royalty, such as Queen’s Park in Brent, Park Royal in Ealing, and the Royal Dockyards in Newham, starting the day with a breakfast at Joe Edwards Snack Bar in Queen Elizabeth St in Bermondsey, to catch a glimpse of boats on the River Thames from the Shipwrights’ Palace in Deptford, Lewisham, and to search for souvenirs at the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre in Lambeth.
