A Southwark woman on her milk round near the Elephant and Castle in South London. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4694 – Life At The Elephant – pub. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Young mothers meet for a chat near the Elephant and Castle in South London. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4694 – Life At The Elephant – pub. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Two children sharing a piece of cake in the Elephant and Castle area of South London. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4694 – Life At The Elephant – pub. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Children playing in a street in Elephant and Castle, London. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4694 – Life in the Elephant – pub. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images).

Members of the Salvation Army broadcast their message on Sunday Morning at London’s Elephant and Castle. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4694 – Life At The Elephant – pub. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Getty Images)

Where he attended a special reception to mark the Royal Gala Charity Premiere of the comedian’s famous film Modern Times , which will be attended by Princess Alexandra and her husband, at the Paramount Theatre, Lower Regent Street, this evening. (Alamy stock photo)

(Alamy Stock photo)

Original archive photograph taken on 35mm colour slide film in June 1972. (GLC Pix / Alamy Stock Photo).

View of the new Elephant and Castle as it takes shape during the redevelopment work. Showing Alexander Fleming House which will become the new headquarters of the Ministry of Health. 26 November 1962 – London, England. (Topfoto).

View of the new Elephant and Castle as it takes shape after the redevelopment work. Showing the Draper Street area with the new roundabout. 26 March 1962 – London, England. (Topfoto).