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Statue of Queen Victoria - Queen Victoria Street, London - at the Northern end of
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Statue of Queen Victoria - Queen Victoria Street, London - at the Northern end of
Statue of Queen Victoria - Queen Victoria Street, London - at the Northern end of Blackfriars Bridge. Date: circa 1905
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This photograph, taken circa 1905, depicts a bustling scene at the Northern end of Queen Victoria Street in London, with the iconic Statue of Queen Victoria standing proudly atop Blackfriars Bridge in the background. The street is a vibrant hive of activity, with horse-drawn cabs and carts jostling for position alongside early motorized taxis. The clatter of hooves and the hiss of steam are drowned out by the cacophony of voices and the rhythmic clanging of metal against cobblestones. Queen Victoria's regal visage, framed by the ornate archway of the bridge, watches over the bustling cityscape with a sense of quiet authority. The statue, erected in 1845, has long been a symbol of the monarch's reign and the enduring power of the British monarchy. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of fire and life insurance bollards, their bright red paint a stark contrast against the gray stone of the bridge and the cobblestones. The lampposts, their globes aglow with the soft, yellow light of gas, cast long, flickering shadows across the street. A hand reaches out from the foreground, beckoning a passing cab. The driver, dressed in a smart uniform, reins in his horse, ready to whisk his passenger away to their destination. The sense of movement and energy is palpable, a testament to the vitality and dynamism of London in the early 1900s. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time that offers a unique perspective on the history and character of one of the world's greatest cities.
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