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Leicester Square
3rd July 1874: Opening of Leicester Square Gardens in London. In the background is the Alhambra theatre. A line of people are trying to peer through the cracks in the high wooden fence cutting them off from the ceremony. The theatre was demolished in 1936 to build the Odeon cinema. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
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London Stereoscopic Company
Media ID 12367916
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1870 1879 Architectural Feature Architecture And Art Boundary Celebration Event Crowd Curiosity Facade Fence Garden Leicester London England Open Park Theater Theatre Exterior Theatrical Performance Town Square Watching Lifestyles
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Metal Print of Leicester Square from the London Stereoscopic Company, curated by Fine Art Storehouse from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating photograph, taken on the 3rd of July, 1874, captures the excitement of the opening of Leicester Square Gardens in London. Witness the crowd gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of the newly opened gardens, as they peer through the cracks in the high wooden fence. The Alhambra Theatre stands proudly in the background, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of this historic moment. Bring this piece of London's rich history into your home and relive the charm of the past with our high-quality Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Capturing History - The Opening of Leicester Square Gardens in 1874
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the historic moment of July 3rd, 1874, when Leicester Square Gardens were inaugurated in London. In the background stands the magnificent Alhambra theatre, a prominent architectural feature that once graced this vibrant square. However, what truly steals our attention is the line of curious onlookers desperately trying to catch a glimpse of the ceremony through cracks in the high wooden fence. The image transports us to a time long gone, where customs and ceremonies held great significance for European society. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we can't help but feel a sense of wonder at how much has changed since then. Little did these people know that decades later, their beloved theater would be demolished to make way for the iconic Odeon cinema. London Stereoscopic Company's expertly captured photograph not only showcases an important moment in history but also highlights human curiosity and fascination with architecture and art. The statue standing proudly within Leicester Square adds another layer of intrigue as it silently witnesses this celebration event unfold. As we study this archival piece today, it serves as a reminder of how cities evolve over time while still preserving fragments of their past. This remarkable snapshot invites us to reflect on our own connection with famous places like Leicester Square and appreciate their enduring legacy throughout generations.
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