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Poster Print : Birkenhead Town Hall 1888 BL08733
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Birkenhead Town Hall 1888 BL08733
BIRKENHEAD TOWN HALL, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Exterior of Birkenhead Town Hall showing the portico. A policeman and by-stander look to camera. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere, 9th June 1888
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 3666748
© Historic England
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the iconic image of Birkenhead Town Hall, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside. This stunning photograph, taken by Bedford Lemere for Historic England, captures the exterior beauty of the town hall's impressive portico. The image transports us back in time, with a policeman and bystander adding an intriguing sense of history and narrative. Our high-quality poster prints bring the rich heritage of Birkenhead to your home or office, making for a captivating and conversational piece. Order yours today and let the story of Birkenhead's history unfold.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.8cm x 42cm (21.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the grandeur of Victorian England, specifically to the iconic Birkenhead Town Hall in Merseyside. Captured by the talented photographer Harry Bedford Lemere on June 9th, 1888, this image showcases the magnificent exterior of the town hall with its striking portico. The architectural beauty of Birkenhead Town Hall is evident in every detail: from its imposing columns to intricate carvings that adorn its facade. The photograph perfectly captures the essence of this historic building, highlighting its significance as a symbol of civic pride and power during that era. Intriguingly, amidst this grand setting, we notice a policeman and a curious bystander looking directly at the camera. Their presence adds an element of human connection to an otherwise static scene. It sparks our imagination about what might have caught their attention or what stories they could tell about life in Birkenhead during those times. Bedford Lemere's skillful composition and use of light create a timeless quality within this image. As we gaze upon it today, over a century later, we are reminded not only of the rich history encapsulated within these walls but also how photography can transport us through time itself. This remarkable print serves as both a visual testament to Victorian architecture and an invitation for us to delve into our collective past – where buildings like Birkenhead Town Hall stood tall as symbols of progress and community spirit.
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