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St Giles Cripplegate FF003274
The Church of St Giles and the Barbican Estate, City of London, 1962-'4. John Gay (1909-'99), cellulose acetate negative. The Church of St Giles in Cripplegate Ward dates from the 16th century, and it is associated with some of the nations most significant historic figures, including Oliver Cromwell, the author John Bunyan and the poet John Milton. A bombing raid on 29 December 1940 reduced the church to ruins, and the neighbourhood was destroyed by fire. St Giles was restored by 1960 to become the parish church for the high-rise Barbican Estate, designed by Chamberlin, Powell & Bon, and built between 1959 and 1982
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Media ID 10929045
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the stunning "St Giles Cripplegate FF003274" photographic print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Historic England. This captivating image, captured by renowned photographer John Gay in 1962-1964, showcases the historic Church of St Giles and the Barbican Estate in the City of London. The black-and-white composition beautifully highlights the architectural grandeur and timeless charm of this iconic location. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant and enduring color reproduction. Add this exquisite piece to your collection and bring the rich history of London into your home or office.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
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This print showcases the iconic St Giles Cripplegate, a historic church located in the heart of the City of London. Dating back to the 16th century, this magnificent structure holds great significance as it has been associated with some of England's most notable figures throughout history. The image captures a moment in time during the early 1960s when St Giles was undergoing restoration after being reduced to ruins by a devastating bombing raid on December 29,1940. The neighborhood surrounding the church was also destroyed by fire during that fateful event. Despite its tragic past, St Giles rose from its ashes and was meticulously restored by 1960. It became an integral part of the high-rise Barbican Estate, designed by renowned architects Chamberlin, Powell & Bon and constructed between 1959 and 1982. This photograph not only documents an architectural marvel but also serves as a testament to resilience and rebirth. It symbolizes how even amidst destruction and devastation, beauty can be resurrected through human determination and craftsmanship. Preserved within this cellulose acetate negative is not just an image but a piece of history itself – one that reminds us of our ability to rebuild and create anew. This print stands as a tribute to both St Giles Cripplegate's rich heritage and those who played their part in restoring it for future generations to admire.
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