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Johnny Rotton outside Marlborough Street Magistrates Court — London, England
© Bill Roundtree

Johnny Rotton outside Marlborough Street Magistrates Court

21 Great Marlborough Street
London, England

51.5143° N · -0.1394° W

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What happened here?

In 1977, this was the stage for one of the most famous press shots in UK music history: a defiant John Lydon outside the Magistrates’ Court during the height of the Sex Pistols’ notoriety.

While the building has since been converted into a luxury hotel, the exterior remains virtually untouched. It’s a perfect spot for fans to line up a photo—the background hasn't changed a bit since Lydon stood there nearly 50 years ago.

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