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Hartshorn House MCF01_02_0102
Filename: mcf01_02_0102.jpg
Size: 6461 x 4906 (8.3MB)
Date: 14th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Hartshorn House MCF01_02_0102
HARTSHORN HOUSE, MERMAID STREET, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX. A view showing Hartshorn House on Mermaid Street with two boys standing in the foreground.
In the negative index for the collection, the photographer has recorded the scene as The Hospital, Mermaid Street. This is a reference to when the building was used as a hospital in the Napoleonic wars
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Media ID 26935249
© Historic England Archive
1900s Medieval People Post Medieval Street Scene Timber Framed House Cobbled Street Historic House
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the timeless beauty of Hartshorn House, located on Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex. The timber-framed medieval and post-medieval house stands proudly against the backdrop of a charming cobbled street. Two young boys add life to the scene as they stand in the foreground, seemingly unaware of their role in this historic snapshot. Interestingly, the photographer's negative index refers to this iconic building as "The Hospital, Mermaid Street" alluding to its significant past during the Napoleonic wars when it served as a hospital. This historical context adds depth and intrigue to an already mesmerizing image. Katherine MacFee skillfully immortalizes this moment through her lens, capturing not just a physical structure but also a glimpse into history. Her keen eye for detail allows us to appreciate every intricate feature of Hartshorn House and transports us back to early 20th-century England. As we admire this photograph print from Historic England's collection, we are reminded that buildings hold stories within their walls. They serve as witnesses to our collective past and deserve preservation so that future generations can connect with our rich heritage.
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