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Pulls Ferry, Norwich SED01_01_01
Filename: SED01_01_01.jpg
Size: 4645 x 3766 (14.2MB)
Date: 18th June 2015
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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Pulls Ferry, Norwich SED01_01_01
Pulls Ferry, Norwich, Norfolk, 1854. William Russell Sedgfield (1826-'1902), albumen print. William Russell Sedgfield included this image, produced using the waxed paper process, among his entries at the 1855 Photographic Institution exhibition in London. The 15th-century water gate adjacent to Pulls Ferry protected the channel that had been dug to carry building materials from the River Wensum to the site of Norwich Cathedral. Even at the age of 16, Sedgfield was keen to use Fox Talbots new calotype process, and, after training as an engraver, he turned to photography in the early 1850s, adopting the waxed paper, wet collodion and dry collodion processes. He became one of the most critically acclaimed photographers of his generation and his photographs illustrated a number of books published during his lifetime, including Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great Britain by William and Mary Howitt, which also featured work by Francis Bedford and Roger Fenton
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This print of Pulls Ferry, Norwich takes us back to the year 1854 when it was captured by the talented photographer William Russell Sedgfield. The image showcases a remarkable 15th-century water gate standing proudly next to Pulls Ferry, serving as a protective barrier for the channel that transported construction materials to Norwich Cathedral from River Wensum. At just 16 years old, Sedgfield's passion for photography led him to experiment with Fox Talbot's innovative calotype process. With his background in engraving and training in various photographic techniques such as waxed paper, wet collodion, and dry collodion processes, Sedgfield quickly established himself as one of the most acclaimed photographers of his time. His exceptional skills were acknowledged at the prestigious 1855 Photographic Institution exhibition in London where this very image was displayed. Throughout his career, Sedgfield's photographs graced numerous publications including "Ruined Abbeys and Castles of Great Britain" by William and Mary Howitt alongside renowned photographers Francis Bedford and Roger Fenton. This historic photograph not only captures the architectural beauty of Pulls Ferry but also serves as a testament to Sedgfield's artistic prowess. Preserved by Historic England, this stunning print allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship behind its creation and the rich history it represents.
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