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Warner Estate, Walthamstow BL09288
Filename: bl09288.jpg
Size: 4775 x 3686 (14.0MB)
Date: 12th July 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England
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Warner Estate, Walthamstow BL09288
WARNER ESTATE, Walthamstow, Greater London. Shops on the Warner Estate, Walthamstow. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere on the 16th May 1889
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Media ID 3692416
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the vibrant streets of Warner Estate, Walthamstow in Greater London during the Victorian era. Captured by renowned photographer Harry Bedford Lemere on a sunny day in May 1889, this image showcases the bustling retail scene that once thrived within this historic neighborhood. As we delve into the frame, our eyes are immediately drawn to a row of charming shops lining both sides of the street. The architecture reflects the distinct Victorian style with its ornate facades and intricate detailing. Each shopfront tells its own story, inviting us to imagine what goods were sold within their walls – perhaps a bakery wafting warm scents of freshly baked bread or an old-fashioned haberdashery filled with colorful fabrics. The composition is expertly framed, capturing not only the buildings but also glimpses of daily life from that era. Pedestrians can be seen strolling along the pavement, dressed in their finest attire while horse-drawn carriages pass by gracefully on cobblestone roads. Bedford Lemere's skillful lens captures every minute detail with remarkable clarity and depth. This photograph serves as a valuable historical document, offering us a glimpse into an era long gone yet forever preserved through his artistry. Through this image, we are transported back to a time when Warner Estate was at its prime – alive with commerce and buzzing with activity. It stands as a testament to both architectural heritage and social history - reminding us of how our
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