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The First Photographs taken from an Air-Ship over London (b / w photo)
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The First Photographs taken from an Air-Ship over London (b / w photo)
1601050 The First Photographs taken from an Air-Ship over London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Photographs taken from an Air-Ship over London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 September 1902.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23399096
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aerial Photography Aerial Views Air Ship Greenwich Greenwich Hospital Height High Road Kilburn Pool Of London Railway Tracks
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This photograph, titled "The First Photographs taken from an Air-Ship over London" transports us back to the early 20th century. Taken by an English photographer, this rare print captures a momentous event in history - the first aerial photographs of London. From high above the city, we are given a unique perspective of bustling streets and iconic landmarks. The air-ship hovers gracefully over Greenwich Hospital, revealing its grand architecture against a backdrop of railway tracks and busy thoroughfares. Aerial views showcase the sprawling metropolis below, with its intricate network of roads and buildings stretching as far as the eye can see. As our gaze follows the lens's focus, we catch glimpses of East Ham Gas Works billowing smoke into the sky and Kilburn's distinct landscape coming into view. The Pool of London shimmers under sunlight while Greenwhich stands tall on the horizon. These pioneering photographs mark a significant milestone in both photography and technology. They offer us a glimpse into an era when capturing images from such heights was still considered groundbreaking. With each detail meticulously preserved through aerial photography techniques, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and curiosity. Now part of a private collection, this remarkable piece allows us to marvel at how far we have come since those early days of aviation. It reminds us that even in our modern age saturated with imagery, there is still magic to be found in these historical snapshots frozen in time.
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