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Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Scene from the Crimean War. The entrance to Balaclava Harbour is two cables length, or four hundred yards, broad...On the right shore are tents and mud huts, and wooden huts, and a half-finished trumpery Greek church, with a green cupola; and the old tower, upon nearer inspection, expands into an extensive fortification, whose mouldering walls, and ruined bastions cover the sides and base of the hill on which it stands'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856', transports us back in time to the Crimean War era. The scene depicts the entrance to Balaclava Harbour on the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine, with the Black Sea in the background. The harbour, described in the 'Illustrated London News' as 'two cables length, or four hundred yards, broad', is bustling with activity. On the right shore, a mix of tents, mud huts, wooden huts, and a half-finished Greek Orthodox church with a green cupola can be seen. The old tower, initially appearing as a mere ruin, expands into an extensive fortification upon closer inspection. Its mouldering walls and ruined bastions cover the sides and base of the hill on which it stands. Boats and sailing ships are anchored at the quay, with smoke rising from their chimneys. The timber houses and buildings, some incomplete, suggest a town in the midst of expansion, driven by the demands of trade and transportation. The print, created by an unknown photographer named James Robertson, captures the essence of the Crimean War's bustling port town of Balaclava. The photograph, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1856, offers a glimpse into the geographical and historical significance of this location. The mix of military structures, religious buildings, and commercial activity reflects the complex interplay of war, religion, and trade during this period. This image, now a part of history, continues to intrigue and inspire us with its timeless beauty and historical significance.
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