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Framed Print : Bridge Road, Wembley, London a071612
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Bridge Road, Wembley, London a071612
BRIDGE ROAD, Wembley, London. Looking along the shop fronts of the parade of shops at Nos 7 to 31 Bridge Road on a misty morning or evening in winter, looking towards Wembley Park Station with cars and taxis parked. Photographed by John Gay sometime between January 1962 - May 1964
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Media ID 1195422
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30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Bridge Road, Wembley, London a071612" framed print by John Gay from Historic England. This evocative piece transports you to a bygone era as you stroll along the parade of shops on Bridge Road. The intriguing composition captures the essence of Wembley in winter, with the misty morning or evening adding a touch of mystery to the lively shop fronts, numbered 7 to 31. Bring a piece of London's rich history into your home with this exquisitely framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.7cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Bridge Road, Wembley, London: A Winter's Morning Stroll Step back in time with this evocative photograph of Bridge Road in Wembley, London, captured by the skilled lens of John Gay between January 1962 and May 1964. The scene unfolds before us as we gaze along the parade of shops at Nos 7 to 31, their windows displaying a variety of goods and services. The misty morning or evening air adds an ethereal quality to the urban landscape, with the lamp post casting a soft, warm glow on the wet pavement. As our eyes travel further down the road, we come across Wembley Park Station, a hive of activity with cars and taxis parked, ready to transport passengers to their destinations. The scene is one of quiet bustle, a snapshot of everyday life in the heart of Wembley during the 1960s. The use of natural light and the muted tones of the photograph create a sense of tranquility and nostalgia, transporting us back to a simpler time. The image invites us to imagine the stories of the people who walked these streets, the conversations that took place in the shops, and the daily routines that unfolded in this bustling urban setting. John Gay's photograph is a testament to the power of the image to capture a moment in time and preserve it for future generations to appreciate. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the changes that have taken place in our cities over the decades.
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