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Westferry Road: freeing the road of toll, 1885 (b / w photo)
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Westferry Road: freeing the road of toll, 1885 (b / w photo)
1787509 Westferry Road: freeing the road of toll, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Group of men in hats and coats corwded around a bar in the road. British and england flags visable, as well as a crest of the english flag.
Tower Hamlets, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23103098
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Motorised Non Habital Structures Turnpikes Public Transport
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This photograph, titled "Westferry Road: freeing the road of toll, 1885" takes us back to a significant moment in London's history. Captured by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image showcases a group of men gathered around a bar on Westferry Road. The scene is filled with intrigue as these individuals don their hats and coats while engaging in animated conversation. What makes this photo particularly noteworthy is its connection to the liberation of the road from tolls. Tower Hamlets, located within the London Borough, had long been burdened by turnpikes that hindered public transport and society's mobility. However, this image symbolizes progress as British and England flags proudly wave alongside the crest of the English flag. The monochromatic composition adds a timeless quality to this historical moment frozen in time. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then – from non-habitable structures to motorized vehicles dominating our roads today. Preserved by eLondon Metropolitan Archives and made available through Bridgeman Images, this photograph not only captures an important event but also highlights the power of photography itself. Its ability to document moments like these allows us to reflect on our past while appreciating how much has changed over time.
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