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Wandsworth OFH01_01_02_030
Filename: ofh01_01_02_030.jpg
Size: 6874 x 5078 (8.5MB)
Date: 16th January 2023
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: michal.stobinski@smartframe.io
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Wandsworth OFH01_01_02_030
Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, Wandsworth, Greater London. Wandsworth High Street seen from Broomhill Road looking towards numbers 138-144 Wandsworth High Street
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 28681999
© Historic England Archive
1890s 19th Century House People Shop Shops And Shopping Urban Victorian Junction Perambulator Pram
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Historic England Archive transports us back to the bustling streets of Wandsworth in the 1890s. The image captures a vibrant scene on Wandsworth High Street, as seen from Broomhill Road. Our gaze is drawn towards a row of charming Victorian shops and houses, numbered 138-144, which stand proudly against the backdrop of Greater London. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life during this era. People can be seen strolling along the street, going about their business with purpose and determination. A perambulator or pram stands at the junction, serving as a reminder of an earlier time when young children were taken for walks in these ornate carriages. The architectural details are striking; each shop front exudes character and charm with its unique signage and decorative facades. It's evident that this was once a thriving hub for commerce and community interaction. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes clear that Historic England has preserved not only buildings but also stories - tales of urban life unfolding on these very streets over a century ago. This print serves as both an educational resource for historians and an evocative piece of art that allows us to connect with our past.
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