Fleet Street's Finest

'Gargoyle Clubbers' by Thurston Hopkins. In the 1950's, the Gargoyle Club in Soho, London was one of the hottest private members clubs in the city. Founded in 1925, the elegant Georgian townhouse still stands and is currently the Dean Street Dining Room, which was the location of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first date. #Photography #DeanStreet #GargoyleClub #Soho #London #Townhouse #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #Date #Dancing #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwlinXAWua/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=60pfdwzvi0ma

In 1962, all the Sisters at Ladywell Convent in Surrey acquired practical skills to prepare them for missionary work around the world. This nun is learning to mend shoes and is was photographed by Chris Ware. Ware travelled the world during his illustrious career and photographed everything from celebrities to the lives of ordinary folk. See more from the Hulton Archives by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #Nun #Ladywell #Cobbler #ChrisWare #Skills #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuFgRyAgKQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19o8xvq9f0rsa

'Tickling the Ivories' by Bert Hardy. In July 1949 a group of men relax around the piano in a pub in Stepney, London. Hardy has truly captured the atmosphere of the room here and you can almost hear the music and laughter as the men enjoy their night out. #Photography #London #Music #Piano #Laughter #Friends #Pub #NightOut #BertHardy #Relax #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuqY5JPgmsc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fq2s3clp331x

Did you know that, in addition to their famous trumpeting sound, elephants also purr like cats? The largest land animal on the planet has long been a fascination to us. From the way they communicate to their strong family bonds, many of us feel a strong connection to these wonderful animals. This photograph of an elephant taking a bath under a waterfall was taken by Reg Lancaster at Hawaii zoo in 1964. #Photography #Elephant #Elephants #Happy #Waterfall #Hawaii #Wonderful #Amazing #RegLancaster #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BumK8XiAMB5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ektswdom4mj6

In May 1968, demonstrators took to the streets of Paris to protest against capitalism, consumerism and American imperialism. Students initially staged peaceful sit-ins at universities but the events quickly escalated and spread to factories. Strikes involving 11 million workers, more than 22% of the total population of France at the time, continued for two weeks. See more incredible photographs from our collection of photojournalists in the Hulton Archives by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #Paris #France #Riots #ParisRiots #News #Protest #SocialJustice #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BueaItrAKMX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ltphgr7bu048

The Isles of Scilly lie just off the coast of Cornwall in the South West of England and were a popular holiday spot for tourists across the UK and Europe. This photograph by Chris Ware was taken on the Isle of St Mary as visitors queued for the boat trip to the neighbouring islands in 1966. #Photography #Cornwall #ScillyIsles #Holiday #Vacation #ChrisWare #StMary #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BucV-uXAyFT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g7jn5j6zsm7w

'Forced Landing' by Terry Fincher. Fincher was one of Keystone Press' most valued conflict and wartime photographers. In Vietnam he was under heavy fire on the front-line with the American troops. Fincher covered conflicts from the Arab-Israeli wars to the Troubles of Northern Ireland. #Photography #TerryFincher #KeystonePress #Conflict #WartimePhotography #Vietnam #NorthernIreland #TheTroubles #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuYR6ueg7mF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n4tgkfvz27eq

On 29th January 1955, British director Alfred Hitchcock was photographed outside the British Museum in London by Thurston Hopkins. Hitchcock had been enjoying a year of unprecedented success from his movies Dial M for Murder, Rear Window and To Catch A Thief. To see more from our Hulton Archives click the link in our bio. #Photography #Movies #AlfredHitchcock #DialMForMurder #Hitchcock #Film #London #ThurstonHopkins #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuW3JolASlE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19mmtbi90x927

Who's hitting the slopes this season? This photograph was captured by Chris Ware in 1966 as off-piste skiers take a moment to admire the view 12,000 feet up at Corvatsch near St Moritz, Switzerland. #Photography #Skiing #Ski #Slopes #Snow #Switzerland #OffPiste #ChirsWare #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMwI9pggX2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nxnqzcj3jwh9

Irish actor and singer Richard Harris reclines on a sofa with a cigarette in 1982. The Academy Award nominated actor had an extremely influential career and is also known to people around the world for his cover of MacArthur Park. Photographed here by John Downing. Find out more by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #Irish #Ireland #RichardHarris #OcsarNominee #Actor #Singer #MacArthurPark #Dumbledore #JohnDowning #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuLTuMvgaFf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=olyj7tvqjzdd

Reg Lancaster captured this candid moment in May 1971 as Mick Jagger sat at the wheel of his Morgan Plus 8 Roadster, outside the Hotel Byblos in Saint-Tropez. Jagger married Bianca De Macias in the picturesque town later that month. See more captivating moments fro reg Lancaster and more by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #MickJagger #RollingStones #SaintTropez #Roadster #Car #France #RegLancaster #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEy0_Fgtzc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18z7j55ti0po3

American oil magnate John Paul Getty was recently the subject of a BBC drama which brought the extraordinary life of the tycoon to the attention of a modern audience. Photographed here by Harry Benson in 1960, he can be seen dancing with Marylyn Hardy at a ball held at his home at Sutton Place near Guildford, Surrey. #Photography #Getty #JohnPaulGetty #Trust #BBC #HarryBenson #SuttonPlace #Dance #Dancing #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBFXnkg3W5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ysa9yaa7546c

Terry Fincher began work as an apprentice electrician but always envied those working for the newspapers and agencies in and around Fleet Street. Eventually, he abandoned electrician work to become a messenger for the famous press agency Keystone Press where he worked his way up to be one of the most prestigious photojournalists of his time. #Photography #TerryFincher #Stories #KeystonePress #Press #FleetStreet #London #DreamJob #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6WnjwBMhL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9f7bebekixg6

Crowds queue outside a cinema in London to catch the latest showing of the musical Ain't Misbehavin' in 1955. The full image shows John and Sheila Phillips waiting excitedly, captured by photographer Thurston Hopkins. #Photography #Cinema #Film #ThurstonHopkins #Crowds #PiperLaurie #RoryCalhoun #Movies #Stars #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4A0Hnhh6s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1704681jo55y9

A couple kissing intimately in the crowd at the Isle of White Pop Festival, captured by Bill Lovelace. In 1970, the event was said at the time to be one of the largest human gatherings in the world, with estimates of over 600,000, surpassing the attendance at Woodstock! See more from the Hulton Archives by clicking the link in our bio! #Photography #IsleOfWhite #Festival #Kiss #Love #Woodstock #BillLovelace #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt0TDQuBdOV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m3sb30a11na7

The Beatles arrive at the press launch for their new album ‘Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ in May 1967. The party was held at their manager Brian Epstein’s house on Chapel Street in London. The album spent 27 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart and 15 weeks at number one in the US. #Photography #TheBeatles #SergeantPepper #LonelyHearts #London #Music #NumberOne #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bty1XIdBvKc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bhujph3352pd

A journey is beginning from Liverpool Lime Street Station in 1954, captured by Bert Hardy. Imagine all those on board this train, where they are going, where they have come from, this is just part of the magic of photojournalism. They say a picture speaks a thousand words and we think it can also tell a thousand stories. See more from the Hulton Archives by clicking the link in our bio. #Photography #BertHardy #Liverpool #LimeStreet #Journey #Adventure #Magic #Photographer #Photojournalism #Photojournalist #Camera #CameraLens #FleetStreetFinest #HultonArchives #Captivating #InspiringArt https://www.instagram.com/p/Btvbp1hhfd4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l6wdr3rrkpc