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A Popular Cockney Resort, the Crowd at the Foot of Highgate Hill on Bank Holiday (litho)
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A Popular Cockney Resort, the Crowd at the Foot of Highgate Hill on Bank Holiday (litho)
1043848 A Popular Cockney Resort, the Crowd at the Foot of Highgate Hill on Bank Holiday (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Popular Cockney Resort, the Crowd at the Foot of Highgate Hill on Bank Holiday. Illustration for The Graphic, 24 May 1902.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22234596
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Bank Holiday Foot Highgate Hill
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In this lithograph by Charles Paul Renouard, we are transported back in time to a bustling Bank Holiday scene at the foot of Highgate Hill. The image captures the essence of leisure and merriment as Londoners flock to this popular Cockney resort for a day of relaxation and enjoyment. The crowd depicted in the print is teeming with energy and excitement, their faces filled with anticipation and joy. Men, women, and children alike gather together, forming a vibrant tapestry of humanity against the backdrop of Highgate Hill. Bank holidays were highly anticipated events during this era, providing an opportunity for hardworking individuals to escape the confines of city life and revel in nature's beauty. As families spread out on blankets or stroll along the hillside paths, laughter fills the air while children play games or fly kites high above. Renouard's attention to detail brings every aspect of this scene to life - from the intricate engravings adorning nearby buildings to the carefully crafted expressions on each face within the crowd. It is through his masterful artistry that we can almost hear snippets of conversation and feel ourselves being swept up in this momentous occasion. This lithograph serves as both a historical snapshot and an invitation into a world long past – where community spirit thrived amidst simple pleasures. It reminds us that even amidst our modern lives, there is still value in taking moments to come together as one united society - just like those who gathered at Highgate Hill on that memorable Bank Holiday
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