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Cliveden ferry CC72_01262
Filename: CC72_01262.jpg
Size: 4995 x 3789 (11.8MB)
Date: 13th December 1969
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Photographer
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Cliveden ferry CC72_01262
CLIVEDEN FERRY, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The ferryman is ready to take two men and a boy across the river. The man seated on the side of the boat holds a camera. The River Thames is wide and shallow at this point. Henry Taunt 1885
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Media ID 4503331
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, taken by Henry Taunt in 1885, transports us back to a serene moment on the River Thames. Entitled "Cliveden ferry CC72_01262" it showcases the picturesque Cliveden Ferry located in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The scene is set with two men and a young boy eagerly waiting for their river crossing adventure. The focal point of this image lies with the ferryman, poised at the helm of his boat. Dressed in traditional Victorian attire, he exudes confidence and expertise as he prepares to transport his passengers across the wide yet shallow river. One cannot help but notice one of the gentlemen seated on board holding a camera - an intriguing detail that hints at capturing memories during this peaceful journey. The composition beautifully captures both tranquility and anticipation; nature's beauty reflected upon calm waters while human figures add life to the scene. The River Thames meanders gracefully through its surroundings, providing a stunning backdrop for this timeless moment frozen in history. Henry Taunt's skillful photography allows us to witness not only a snapshot from Victorian times but also offers insight into how people interacted with waterways during that era. This remarkable print serves as a reminder of simpler times when rivers were essential transportation routes and boats like Cliveden Ferry connected communities along their banks. In preserving such historical treasures like "Cliveden ferry CC72_01262". Historic England enables us to appreciate our past while gaining valuable insights into our present-day relationship with
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