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Portland and Chesil Beach - Victorian period
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Portland and Chesil Beach - Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time to the Victorian era with this image of Portland and Chesil Beach, captured in the early 1900s. The photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to a bygone era, filled with the charm and nostalgia of a simpler time. The coastal landscape of Portland and Chesil Beach, located in Dorset, England, is bathed in the soft, ethereal light of the Victorian period. The rolling hills of Portland, with their distinctive white limestone cliffs, rise majestically in the background, while the long, slender shingle causeway of Chesil Beach stretches out towards the horizon, dotted with small, solitary figures. The image is further enriched by the presence of a Victorian-era lantern slide, a popular form of entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lantern slide, with its intricate designs and delicate glass, adds an extra layer of vintage charm to the photograph, as if inviting us to step into the past and explore this beautiful coastal scene for ourselves. The Edwardian era, which followed the Victorian period, is also reflected in this image, with its elegant dresses and fashionable hats worn by the women on the beach. The men, dressed in suits and hats, can be seen strolling along the shoreline, collecting shells or fishing in the shallow waters. This photograph is a rare and precious glimpse into the past, offering us a glimpse of life in Dorset, England, during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It is a reminder of the beauty and simplicity of nature, and the enduring appeal of the coast, which continues to draw visitors from around the world to this day.
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