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Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving)
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Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1052799 Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment. Illustration for The Graphic, 12 April 1873.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23040736
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Charing Cross Deposited Metropolitan Board Of Works Northumberland House Scheme Street Plans Thames Embankment Curved Road Straight Road
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This engraving, titled "Proposed Roadway from Charing Cross to the Thames Embankment" takes us back to 19th-century London and offers a glimpse into an ambitious urban development scheme. The image showcases a meticulously planned street plan that aimed to connect Charing Cross with the iconic Thames Embankment. The proposed roadway, depicted in this print, presents a fascinating blend of curved and straight roads, showcasing the innovative thinking of Sir James Pennethorne's scheme. As we delve into this historical artwork, our eyes are drawn towards Northumberland House standing tall amidst the bustling cityscape. The Metropolitan Board of Works' vision for transforming London is evident in every intricate detail captured by the English School artist. This print was originally published in The Graphic on April 12th, 1873 – offering readers a visual representation of what could have been. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, it invites us to ponder how different London might have looked if this proposal had come to fruition. It serves as a reminder that even grand plans can be altered or abandoned over time. Through maps and engravings like these, we gain insight into the ever-evolving nature of cities and appreciate the efforts made by visionary minds throughout history. This particular artwork allows us to travel back in time and witness one such moment when dreams were etched onto paper – forever capturing an alternative path for London's growth.
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