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Demolition of Lyon's Inn, Strand, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Demolition of Lyon's Inn, Strand, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Demolition of Lyon's Inn, Strand, [London], 1862. A piece of old London - a long-neglected, out-of-the-way nook and corner - has disappeared, after having been threatened with destruction for nearly half a century. This old, degenerate place had, however, been a spot of note - one of the nurseries of our great lawyers - an Inn of Chancery, attached to the parent inn, the Inner Temple...On the north side of the street the oldest portion of Lyon's Inn remained, and here was the original entrance, blocked up many years since. It had a pair of boldly-sculptured lions heads: opposite is...a corner-post carved with a lion's head and paws, serving as a corbel to support a very old house; this court being the entrance to Lyon's Inn from the Strand...after the blocking up of the original entrance, that in Newcastle-street remained the only gate..."Lyon's Inn was a guest inn or hostelry, held at the sign of the Lyon, and purchased by gentlemen, professors, and students in the law in the raigne of King Henry the Eighth, and converted to an Inn of Chancery."...The View...shows the north, south, and west sides of the Inn, with the east end of the Hall, in course of removal, to form the site of projected hotel buildings upon an extensive scale'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This print captures the poignant moment of the Demolition of Lyon's Inn in Strand, London in 1862. The image depicts a piece of old London being torn down after years of neglect and threats of destruction. Lyon's Inn, once a renowned Inn of Chancery and a nursery for great lawyers, had stood as a historical landmark for centuries.
The photograph showcases the last remnants of Lyon's Inn on the north side of the street, with its original entrance blocked up and adorned with boldly-sculptured lion heads. The intricate carvings and architectural details speak to the rich history and significance of this now disappearing site.
As buildings are dismantled to make way for new hotel developments, we are reminded of the ever-changing landscape of cities and the importance of preserving our heritage. This image serves as a visual record of a bygone era, allowing us to reflect on the past while looking towards the future.
Through this photo print, we are transported back in time to witness the end of an era - a moment when old London gives way to modern progress. It is a reminder that even as buildings crumble, their stories live on through images like these.
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