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Driving to Buckingham Palace WES01_01_04
Filename: wes01_01_04.jpg
Size: 5629 x 3956 (4.7MB)
Date: 24th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Driving to Buckingham Palace WES01_01_04
BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE MALL, ST JAMES, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view from the Mall of Buckingham Palace, showing the Queen Victoria Memorial fountain and gate piers, with motor cars and a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground
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Media ID 25316341
© Historic England Archive
1910s Carriage Fountain Memorial Motor Car Road Transport Royal Palace Buckingham Palace The Mall
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This print captures a moment frozen in time as we journey back to the early 1910s. The iconic Buckingham Palace stands proudly in all its regal glory, framed by the grandeur of The Mall in City of Westminster, Greater London. As our gaze is drawn towards this majestic royal palace, we are greeted by an enchanting scene unfolding before us. In the foreground, a bustling mix of old-world and modern transportation coexist harmoniously. Motor cars, still a novelty at this time, share the road with a charming horse-drawn carriage. It's as if two eras collide within this single frame - tradition meets progress. The Queen Victoria Memorial fountain takes center stage amidst this vibrant tableau. Its elegant design and intricate details pay homage to one of Britain's most revered monarchs while serving as a gathering place for locals and tourists alike. Gate piers flank either side of the memorial, adding an air of grandeur to the composition. These stately structures stand sentinel-like against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace, symbolizing entry into a world steeped in history and significance. As we immerse ourselves in this mesmerizing image from Historic England Archive, we can't help but be transported back to an era where elegance met innovation on these very streets. This photograph serves as both a testament to our rich heritage and an invitation to explore further into London's storied past.
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