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Steep Street Bristol OP08887
The junction of Steep Street and Trenchard Street, Bristol, 1866. John Hill Morgan (b 1833), platinum print. This view was recorded five years before Steep Street, curving away to the left, was demolished and replaced by a realigned road, Colston Street. Steep Street existed in the medieval period when it was the main road from the centre of Bristol to Gloucester. This photograph was published in 1891 as a nostalgic view by Bristol art publishers and print sellers Frost & Reed. A limited run of 100 prints was produced and the negative destroyed
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Media ID 10929051
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Archive Cobble Lamp Post Picturing England Victorian
Greetings Card (A5)
Discover the charm of historic Bristol with our exquisite Greetings Card from Media Storehouse, featuring the stunning photograph "Steep Street Bristol OP08887" by Historic England. This beautiful card showcases a captivating image of the junction of Steep Street and Trenchard Street, captured in 1861 by John Hill Morgan. Witness the charm of this picturesque scene, as Steep Street begins to curve away to the left, five years before its iconic curvature. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to loved ones or for collecting as part of a historical archive, this Greetings Card is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for history and the beauty of bygone eras.
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 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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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This evocative photograph, taken in 1866, captures the junction of Steep Street and Trenchard Street in the heart of Bristol, as it once looked before the inexorable march of progress changed the city's landscape forever. The image, a platinum print by John Hill Morgan, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians navigated the cobblestone streets, and gas lamps illuminated the way. Steep Street, which curved away to the left in this view, was a medieval road that served as the main route from the center of Bristol to Gloucester. Five years after this photograph was taken, Steep Street was demolished and replaced by a realigned road, Colston Street. The historic street, which had stood for centuries, was lost to make way for modernization. The photograph was published in 1891 by Frost & Reed, a renowned Bristol art publishing and print-selling company, as a nostalgic view of a bygone era. A limited run of 100 prints was produced, and the negative was subsequently destroyed, making this image a rare and valuable record of a vanished piece of Bristol's history. The photograph's details are rich and intriguing. The cobblestone street, worn smooth by the passage of time and the wheels of countless carriages, is lined with buildings that bear the marks of their age. The gas lamps, their glass globes casting a warm, yellow glow, add an air of mystery and romance to the scene. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the enduring allure of history, and a tribute to the city of Bristol's rich and varied heritage.
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