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Hafod Arch Devil's Bridge near Aberystwyth Victorian period
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Hafod Arch Devil's Bridge near Aberystwyth Victorian period
Hafod Arch Devil's Bridge near Aberystwyth Victorian period
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Step back in time with this image of Hafod Arch, also known as Devil's Bridge, near Aberystwyth during the Victorian period. The photograph, taken from the collection of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive, transports us to an era of elegance and wonder. The Hafod Arch, a natural limestone bridge formed by the Rheidol River, has been a popular tourist attraction since the 18th century. The name "Devil's Bridge" is believed to have originated from local legends about the devil's involvement in its creation. In this vintage photograph, the arch stands proudly against the backdrop of lush greenery and a clear, blue sky. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a Victorian lantern slide, which would have been used to project images onto a screen during lantern slide shows, a popular form of entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the past with the inclusion of a horse-drawn carriage and a group of Victorian tourists, dressed in their finest attire, admiring the natural wonder. The Edwardian era, which followed the Victorian period, is also represented by the fashionable dresses and hats worn by the ladies. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the allure of Wales' natural beauty and the fascination it held for tourists during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The image invites us to imagine the excitement and wonder felt by those early travelers as they discovered the wonders of the natural world around them.
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