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St Albans MCF01_02_1018
Filename: mcf01_02_1018.jpg
Size: 6558 x 4976 (10.2MB)
Date: 4th November 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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St Albans MCF01_02_1018
MARKET PLACE, ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE. Looking south-west along the Market Place towards the north gable end of number 13 and the tower of St Albans Cathedral in the distance, with a few pedestrians and a horse drawn buggy in the foreground
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Media ID 27968538
© Historic England Archive
1920s Horse Drawn Transport Market Place Shop Street Scene
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Katherine MacFee takes us back in time to the bustling streets of St Albans, Hertfordshire in the 1920s. The scene captured is one of vibrancy and activity, as pedestrians go about their daily routines while a horse-drawn buggy gracefully makes its way through the market place. The focus of the image lies on number 13, with its striking north gable end standing tall against the backdrop of St Albans Cathedral's majestic tower. This juxtaposition between architectural styles creates an intriguing visual contrast that speaks volumes about the rich history and heritage of this ancient city. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from the past, our attention is drawn to a jettied building nearby - a testament to traditional construction techniques that have stood the test of time. It serves as a reminder of how architecture can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In this street scene, we are transported back to an era where horse-drawn transport was still prevalent. The presence of a few pedestrians adds life and movement to an otherwise static moment frozen in time. Katherine MacFee's skillful composition allows us to immerse ourselves in this historical setting, evoking nostalgia for simpler times when markets were at the heart of communities. Through her lens, she captures not just buildings but also stories - tales woven into every brick and cobblestone that make up St Albans' Market Place.
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