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Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India
The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone. London fire brigade pumping water on a fire 26, man hauling freight on a dog-drawn cart 27 in front of East India House 28, and the London Stone in Cannon Street erected by the Romans 29. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century
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This woodcut engraving, titled 'The Fire-Engine, Drawing Goods on a Truck, East India House and London Stone,' provides a fascinating glimpse into the bustling streets of 19th century London. The image, created by Isaac Taylor based on an illustration from Ann and Jane Taylor's 'City Scenes, or a Peep into London,' published by Harvey and Darton in 1828, showcases a variety of trades and activities that once defined the heart of the English capital. At the center of the scene, a fire engine pumps water to extinguish a blaze, while a man in the foreground hauls freight on a cart drawn by a dog. The East India House, a grand mansion and headquarters of the British East India Company, stands proudly in the background. The London Stone, an ancient Roman relic, is also depicted, erected in Cannon Street as a boundary marker for the city. The scene is further enriched by the presence of Gog and Magog, two mythical giants, who were believed to have defended the city during the Roman and Saxon periods. The Lord Mayor's coach, drawn by horses, passes by, while the chief magistrates and other city officials can be seen in the crowd. This intricately detailed woodcut engraving offers a unique educational and historical perspective, providing a glimpse into the trades, mythology, and daily life of 19th century London. Ann and Jane Taylor, the English sisters who authored this collection, were not only prolific Romantic poets and writers of children's books but also master storytellers who brought the city to life through their vivid descriptions and illustrations.
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