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Antique Framed Print : Waltham Abbey
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Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, founded in 1030. The present ruins, built by King Harold Godwinson, date from 1060. He was buried here after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Date: 11th century
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1030 1066 11th Abbeys Buried Date Essex Founded Godwinson Harold Hastings Present Saxon Waltham 1060
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Waltham Abbey: A Glimpse into the Past of Essex, England This evocative image transports us back to the 11th century, to the hallowed grounds of Waltham Abbey in Essex, England. Founded in 1030 by King Aethelred II, this historic abbey holds a rich and intriguing past. The present ruins, which date from 1060, were built by King Harold Godwinson, who would later be crowned England's last Anglo-Saxon king in 1066. Harold is perhaps best known for his tragic end at the Battle of Hastings, where he was defeated by William the Conqueror. After his death, Harold was buried in the abbey, making it a significant site in English history. The abbey's Saxon church, with its distinctive round arches and intricate stonework, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the time. The ruins of Waltham Abbey offer a glimpse into a bygone era, a time of kings and battles, of faith and devotion. The abbey's history is intertwined with that of England itself, and a visit to this hallowed site is a journey through the annals of time. The present-day abbey, though in ruins, continues to draw visitors from around the world, who come to pay their respects to the past and to marvel at the beauty and history that lies within its ancient walls.
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