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Regent Street WES01_01_01
Filename: wes01_01_01.jpg
Size: 5561 x 3990 (5.1MB)
Date: 24th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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Regent Street WES01_01_01
Regent Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. A busy scene looking east along Regent Street, showing the facade of the Piccadilly Hotel, with pedestrians and traffic in the foreground.
The Piccadilly Hotel, designed by the architect Richard Norman Shaw, was built in 1905-8, shortly before this photograph was taken
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Media ID 25316335
© Historic England Archive
1910s Advertising Hotel Lamp Post Road Transport Shop Shopping Street Scene Traffic Pedestrian Placard Regent Street
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Regent Street, City of Westminster, in Greater London. The scene is filled with a vibrant energy as pedestrians and traffic intermingle against the backdrop of the magnificent Piccadilly Hotel. Designed by renowned architect Richard Norman Shaw, this architectural gem was completed just a few years before this snapshot was taken. The image captures the essence of early 20th-century city life, with its array of shops, advertising placards, and lamp posts lining both sides of the street. It's fascinating to see how people dressed during that era - men wearing suits and hats while women don elegant dresses or long skirts. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost hear the sounds of horse-drawn carriages clattering on cobblestone roads mixed with the hum of early motor vehicles. The atmosphere is alive with activity; it's easy to imagine conversations being exchanged between passersby or shoppers eagerly exploring nearby stores. This historical artifact from Historic England Archive offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but forever preserved through images like these. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and change, some elements remain timeless - such as our desire for connection and exploration within urban landscapes.
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