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Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870
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Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870
Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870. Kenilworth Castle was a ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries used as a farm popularised in Victorian imagination by Sir Walter Scott. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]
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Abandoned British Isles Cassell Petter Galpin Cassell Petter Galpin Co Co Cassell Petter Galpin Galpin And Co Kenilworth Kenilworth Castle Norman Overgrown Petter Petter And Galpin Picturesque Europe Scott Scott Sir Walter Scott Walter Sir Sheltering Sir Walter Sir Walter Scott Walter Walter Scott Warwickshire Archway Cassell Fortifications
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This print captures the enchanting archway of Kenilworth Castle in c1870. Once a majestic fortress, the castle had fallen into ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as a humble farm. However, its historical significance was revived through literature, particularly by Sir Walter Scott's vivid imagination. The image is taken from "Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II" published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin in London around the same period. It showcases the architectural beauty of this 12th-century structure that stood strong despite its abandonment. Nature has claimed its territory around the archway as evident from the overgrown surroundings. This juxtaposition between man-made ruins and flourishing greenery adds to the rustic charm of Kenilworth Castle. As you gaze at this photograph, you are transported back in time to witness both exterior and interior views of this historic fortification. The engraving perfectly captures not only the physical features but also conveys a sense of regionalism and rural life prevalent during that era. Whether you are an admirer of British history or simply appreciate architectural marvels intertwined with nature's resilience, this print serves as a window into England's past. It encapsulates both literary inspiration and visual allure brought forth by Sir Walter Scott's works while preserving our connection to European heritage.
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