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The Police Station on Broad Street, located in Tinubu Square, Lagos, in the 1950s, provides a vivid glimpse into Nigeria’s urban life during the colonial period. A notable detail in the scene is the pillar box (a freestanding mailbox), which reflects the influence of British administrative systems in Nigeria at the time.
Description of the Scene
Posters and Advertisements: The wall in front of the police station features a variety of posters, including one advertising “Aspro,” a popular painkiller of the era, with the slogan “Aspro kills pain.” This points to the presence of Western pharmaceutical products in Nigeria during the 1950s.
Everyday Life: Two individuals can be seen on the left side of the image, carrying loads on their heads.
Colonial Architecture: The police station itself likely features architectural styles characteristic of colonial-era public buildings, blending functional design with colonial aesthetics.
Photographic Context
The photograph was taken by E. H. Duckworth (1894–1972), a British photographer and educator known for documenting Nigerian life during the colonial period. Duckworth’s work often captured the intersection of traditional Nigerian culture and the influences of colonial rule.
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