Greetings Card : St. Albans Abbey, west front, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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St. Albans Abbey, west front, St Albans, Hertfordshire
St Albans Abbey (Cathedral), west front, before Grimthorpes additions in the early 1880s.
circa 1870s
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Media ID 14264029
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Addition Albans Cathedrals Churches Hertfordshire Herts Sepia
Greetings Card (A5)
Brighten someone's day with a piece of history in your greetings card! Our St. Albans Abbey card, featuring the stunning west front image from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you back in time. Captured in the 1870s before Grimthorpe's additions, this card showcases the beauty and grandeur of St. Albans Abbey in Hertfordshire, England. Perfect for those who appreciate history, architecture, or simply a beautiful card to send to a loved one.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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
This evocative photograph captures the breathtaking beauty and historical significance of St Albans Abbey's west front, as it appeared in the late 1800s before the additions made by Grimthorpe in the early 1880s. Located in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire, this magnificent Gothic abbey has stood as a testament to faith and architectural mastery for over 800 years. The west front, with its intricately carved stonework, towering gothic arches, and ornate rose window, is a visual feast for the eyes. The sepia toning of this photograph adds to the sense of timelessness and nostalgia, transporting us back to an era when horse-drawn carriages were the primary mode of transportation and the Industrial Revolution was transforming the world around us. St Albans Abbey, also known as the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Albana, has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. It was founded by the monks of the Abbey of Monte Cassino and has been a place of pilgrimage and worship for centuries. The abbey was originally built to honor St Alban, the first British Christian martyr, who was said to have lived in the area during the 3rd or 4th century. This photograph is a reminder of the architectural and historical treasures that can be found in Hertfordshire and beyond. It invites us to pause and reflect on the beauty and significance of our past, while also inspiring us to appreciate the architectural wonders that continue to shape our world today.
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