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FRENCH ROW, St Albans, Hertfordshire. A snowy evening in French Row, showing first floor jetties of buildings to the left and small shops to the right. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1955-1965. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1378168
Filename: aa080314.jpg
Size: 4244 x 4445 (7.3MB)
Date: 20th January 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
Atmospheric Cold Night Road Snow
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A Winter's Tale in St Albans: John Gay's Snowy Scene of French Row Step into a bygone era with this evocative black-and-white photograph of a snow-covered French Row in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Captured by the skilled lens of John Gay between 1955 and 1965, this atmospheric image invites us to experience a moment frozen in time. The scene unfolds on a wintry evening, as the first-floor jetties of the buildings on the left stand proud against the snowy backdrop. Their intricate details, from the ornate brackets to the weathered woodwork, are brought to life by the pristine blanket of snow. The small shops to the right, their windows adorned with festive lights, add a touch of warmth and charm to the otherwise cold and still tableau. The road, barely visible under the snow, leads us deeper into the heart of this historic town. The silence is broken only by the crunch of footsteps and the distant sound of a car engine. The air is thick with the crispness of winter, and the sense of stillness and tranquility is palpable. John Gay's masterful composition invites us to pause and reflect on the simple pleasures of a snowy evening in a quaint English town. This photograph is not just a snapshot of a moment in history, but a testament to the enduring beauty of St Albans and the magic of a winter's tale.
