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Horticultural Fete at Cheltenham - the Well Walk and Pump Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Horticultural Fete at Cheltenham - the Well Walk and Pump Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Horticultural Fete at Cheltenham - the Well Walk and Pump Room, 1850. Flower show in Gloucestershire. Immediately on entering the grounds the visitor is struck with the grandeur of an avenue of majestic elms, the length exceeding a quarter of a mile...In the centre of this graceful grove stands the new Pump-room...It is a stately hall, and the largest room in the county...The specimens of flowers and plants occupied the Pump-room, and an immense marquee, which enclosed the whole of the centre walk'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, hailing from the mid-19th century, depicts the Horticultural Fete at Cheltenham's Well Walk and Pump Room in Gloucestershire, England. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into a time when nature and artistry came together in grand celebration. Upon entering the grounds, visitors were greeted by an impressive avenue of elm trees, stretching over a quarter of a mile in length. At the heart of this picturesque scene stands the new Pump-room, a stately neoclassical building and the largest room in the county. The Pump-room served as the central hub for the flower show, with the specimens of flowers and plants proudly displayed within its hallowed halls. An immense marquee, enclosing the entire centre walk, provided additional space for the myriad of blooms and foliage on display. The crowds of men and women, both dressed in their finest Victorian attire, mingle amongst the beauty of the flora, their expressions reflecting a sense of wonder and delight. Off-duty gentlemen and ladies, some with parasols shielding them from the sun, engage in animated conversations while others admire the intricacies of the various plant arrangements. The trees, particularly the majestic elms, frame the scene, adding to the overall sense of grandeur and beauty. This photograph offers a unique window into the past, showcasing the fusion of nature and artistry that defined the Horticultural Fete at Cheltenham during the Victorian era. The image, though unattributed, remains a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world and the joy that can be found in its simple pleasures.
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