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Filename: aa065878.jpg

Size: 4320 x 4378 (6.5MB)

Date: 14th October 2008

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Photographer

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Albert Embankment a065878

ALBERT EMBANKMENT, London. View towards Lambeth Bridge and the Millbank Tower. Bench in the foreground with people walking by the river Thames. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1963

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by John Gay takes us back in time to the bustling Albert Embankment in London during the early 1960s. The image beautifully captures a picturesque view towards Lambeth Bridge, with the iconic Millbank Tower standing tall against the sky. In the foreground, we see a solitary bench bathed in sunlight, casting a long shadow on the pavement. The true charm of this photograph lies in its depiction of everyday life along the River Thames. People can be seen strolling leisurely by the water's edge, their silhouettes adding depth and movement to the scene. It is as if time has momentarily frozen, allowing us to observe these individuals lost in their own thoughts or engaged in quiet conversations. John Gay's keen eye for detail is evident here; his composition perfectly balances architectural grandeur with human presence. The river itself acts as a silent witness to countless stories unfolding on its banks throughout history. This print serves as an invaluable glimpse into London's past, preserving moments that might otherwise have been forgotten. It reminds us of how landscapes change over time while also highlighting our shared experiences as people living within them. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry captured by John Gay, we are transported back to an era filled with nostalgia and curiosity about those who once walked these very streets - forever immortalized through his lens.

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