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Oxford High Street MCF01_02_0785
Filename: mcf01_02_0785.jpg
Size: 6558 x 4976 (8.1MB)
Date: 31st October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Oxford High Street MCF01_02_0785
High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Looking west along High Street from outside Queens College, showing a car parked in the road, a hand cart carrying crates of bottles and men standing on the steps of the college
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Media ID 27957768
© Historic England Archive
1920s People Road Transport Street Scene University College
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Katherine MacFee takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Oxford in the 1920s. The image captures a vibrant scene on High Street, with its iconic architecture and rich history coming to life. Looking west along the street from outside Queens College, we are immediately drawn to the various elements that make this snapshot so intriguing. In the foreground, a car parked in the road serves as a reminder of how transportation has evolved over the years. Adjacent to it, a hand cart loaded with crates of bottles showcases an era when deliveries were made by manual labor rather than modern vehicles. This glimpse into daily life is further enhanced by men standing on the steps of Queens College, perhaps engaged in conversation or simply taking in their surroundings. The composition beautifully encapsulates both university college charm and everyday street scenes that have shaped Oxford's identity for centuries. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, we can almost hear echoes of footsteps on cobblestones and imagine conversations filled with intellectual curiosity. Katherine MacFee's skillful eye for detail allows us to appreciate not only architectural beauty but also human presence within these historic settings. This remarkable photograph invites us to reflect upon our own connection to places steeped in tradition and reminds us that even amidst progress, traces of our past continue to shape our present-day experiences.
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