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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Oxford Oxfordshire Oxon University
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1. Title: "A Blissful Stroll Down Oxford High Street in the Victorian Era" Step back in time with this photograph of Oxford High Street during the Victorian period, as captured by The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage image transports us to a bygone era, filled with the charm and elegance of late 19th-century England. The photograph showcases the bustling High Street in Oxford, a historic university town in Oxfordshire, England, famously known as the "City of Dreaming Spires." The cobblestone street is lined with quaint, red-brick buildings, their facades adorned with intricate architectural details. The Victorian-era shops and businesses display their wares, inviting passersby with their colorful signs and enticing displays. Amidst the hustle and bustle, a horse-drawn carriage makes its way down the street, its passengers enjoying a leisurely ride. The horse, dressed in a fine harness, seems to relish the gentle pace. A street urchin, clad in ragged clothes, looks up at the carriage, a wistful expression on his face. In the foreground, a man in an Edwardian suit and top hat, accompanied by a woman in a voluminous Victorian gown, admire a lantern slide. The lantern slide, a popular form of entertainment during the Victorian era, would have been used to project images onto a screen for home entertainment. The couple's fascination with the slide adds a touch of nostalgia and romance to the scene. The early morning sunlight bathes the High Street in a warm, golden glow, casting long, intriguing shadows. The crisp autumn leaves scattered on the ground add a sense of seasonality and texture to the photograph. This enchanting image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of life during the Victorian period.
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