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Trinity House Chapel, 1941 a41_00073
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Trinity House Chapel, 1941 a41_00073
Chapel at Hull Trinity House and Statue Outside East Front, Princes Dock Street, City of Kingston upon Hull. An exterior view of the east elevation of Trinity House Chapel, with a partial view of a sculpture of Oceanus and a bomb shelter in the foreground, photographed in 1941.
The chapel dates to 1842, and was built by H. F. Lockwood. The east elevation is rusticated and has four giant Corinthian pilasters supporting a plain frieze and pediment, with the east window in the centre. Flanking the window are pairs of eight-panelled doors with stone pilasters and rectangular overlights. In front of the east window is a statue of Oceanus reclining, sculpted by Thomas Earle in 1828. It was moved to this position after originally being on the Trinity House almshouses. The east window has been covered. to prevent blast damage. In the foreground is a bomb shelter, with a north-east facing entrance
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This print captures the Trinity House Chapel in 1941, amidst the chaos of World War II. The chapel, located in the City of Kingston upon Hull, stands tall with its impressive east elevation. Built by H. F. Lockwood in 1842, this Victorian masterpiece showcases a rusticated facade adorned with four grand Corinthian pilasters supporting a plain frieze and pediment. In the center of the frame, we see the east window covered to protect it from potential blast damage caused by air raids during the Blitz. Flanking this window are pairs of elegant eight-panelled doors with stone pilasters and rectangular overlights. Adding an artistic touch to this scene is Thomas Earle's sculpture of Oceanus reclining gracefully in front of the chapel's east window. Originally situated on Trinity House almshouses, this exquisite statue found its new home here. However, what truly sets this photograph apart is its foreground featuring a bomb shelter entrance facing northeast. A stark reminder of wartime realities and resilience against adversity. George Bernard Wood skillfully captured not only architectural beauty but also historical significance through his lens. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how places like Trinity House Chapel stood strong amidst destruction during one of humanity's darkest periods - World War II.
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