A Parish Council (engraving)

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A Parish Council (engraving)

1597948 A Parish Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parish Council. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 October 1897.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22552330

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

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This print titled "A Parish Council (engraving)" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of local governance. The image showcases an English Parish Council in session, captured with remarkable detail and precision by an anonymous artist from the era. The scene unfolds within a quaint village setting, where members of the council are seen gathered around a long table adorned with garden furniture. Their serious expressions and engaged postures suggest that important matters are being discussed and decisions made for their community's welfare. Notably, this engraving was originally published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on October 2nd, 1897. It serves as a testament to the significance placed upon local governance during that time period. As we delve deeper into this historical snapshot, our eyes wander beyond the council members towards their surroundings. We catch sight of charming public houses dotting the landscape nearby – perhaps serving as gathering places for villagers after council meetings or simply adding character to this idyllic countryside scene. Through Bridgeman Images' expert preservation of this artwork, we have been granted access to witness a moment frozen in time – one that encapsulates both the importance of communal decision-making and offers insight into daily life in rural England during the late 19th century.

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