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Walls of Southampton N110166
Filename: N110166.jpg
Size: 4746 x 3684 (17.0MB)
Date: 25th July 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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Walls of Southampton N110166
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Southampton, Hampshire. " The Walls of Southampton" by J C Armytage. Shows the medieval walls before the construction of the Western Shore Road in 1850, with sailing vessels in the foreground. Steel engraving dated 1841
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Media ID 5304796
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Boat Engraving Maritime Victorian
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Walls of Southampton" takes us back in time to the medieval era, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The image showcases the ancient walls of Southampton, Hampshire, before the construction of the Western Shore Road in 1850. A masterpiece created by J C Armytage and dated back to 1841, this steel engraving offers a glimpse into history. The scene is set with sailing vessels gracefully adorning the foreground, their masts reaching towards the sky as if whispering tales from distant lands. These majestic boats symbolize an era when maritime trade thrived and Southampton was a bustling port city. The intricate details captured in this Victorian-era engraving are truly remarkable. Every stroke brings life to each stone that forms these formidable walls which once protected this historic town. As we gaze upon this print, we can almost feel ourselves transported back in time; imagining knights patrolling along these very ramparts or merchants eagerly awaiting their goods at one of Southampton's busy docks. Preserved within Historic England Photo Library's extensive collection, this photograph serves as a testament to our rich heritage and reminds us of how far we have come as a society. It allows us to appreciate not only the architectural marvels but also pays homage to those who built them centuries ago. As we admire this piece from Mayson Beeton Collection today, let it serve as a reminder that our past holds countless stories waiting for us to uncover and cherish.
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