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Aldersgate Street, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
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Aldersgate Street, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
JHL394918 Aldersgate Street, c.1879 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old London (founded 1873), published between 1875-87; documented buildings in danger of demolition; ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 23487320
© Bridgeman Images
Jacobean Optician Shop Fronts Shops Vernacular Windows Storeys
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This photograph, titled "Aldersgate Street, c. 1879" takes us on a journey back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian London. Captured by Henry Dixon, a renowned photographer from the 19th century, this print is part of a series documenting endangered buildings in Old London. The image showcases Aldersgate Street's architectural charm with its striking Jacobean-style shop fronts and facades. The storeys rise majestically above the busy street below, each window telling stories of the past. It is as if we are transported to the seventeenth century when these structures were first built. One particular shop catches our attention - an optician's store with its inviting display windows filled with spectacles and optical instruments. This glimpse into daily life adds depth to the historical narrative captured within this photograph. Dixon's meticulous composition allows us to appreciate both the grandeur of these buildings and their vernacular beauty. The play between light and shadow enhances every intricate detail, making it impossible not to marvel at this snapshot frozen in time. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's collection, we can't help but feel grateful for those who documented these relics before they disappeared forever. This photograph serves as a visual reminder of how our cities evolve over time while preserving fragments of history that continue to inspire generations today.
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