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Demolitions for the Broad Street Extension of the Great Eastern Railway, City of London, 1875
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Demolitions for the Broad Street Extension of the Great Eastern Railway, City of London, 1875
Demolitions for the Broad Street Extension of the Great Eastern Railway, City of London, 1875. The top view shows destruction of City of London Theatre, with workmen, horses and cart on left. Below is the site of the new City station, in Broad Street. At the bottom are the ruins of the Worship Street gasworks, with workmen, horses and carts
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Media ID 15175092
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Broad Street Demolition Gasworks Station Great Eastern Railway Wood Engraving
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This print captures the dramatic demolitions taking place for the Broad Street Extension of the Great Eastern Railway in the City of London, back in 1875. The top view showcases the destruction of the iconic City of London Theatre, with workmen diligently going about their tasks alongside horses and carts on the left. Below, we witness the site where the new City station is set to rise, promising a new era of transportation for this bustling city. At the bottom of this intriguing image lies a scene that tells its own story - it portrays nothing but ruins from what used to be Worship Street gasworks. Amongst these remnants are more workmen, horses, and carts; a testament to progress being made amidst destruction. The wood engraving technique used here adds an air of nostalgia to this 19th-century snapshot. It beautifully captures both architectural marvels and moments in time when cities were evolving rapidly. This historical gem can transport us back to Victorian England as we imagine ourselves walking through those streets witnessing firsthand how transportation infrastructure was reshaping urban landscapes. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this anonymous artwork serves as a window into our past - reminding us not only of our rich heritage but also highlighting how progress often comes at a cost.
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