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Poster Print : Covent Garden BB90_05427
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Covent Garden BB90_05427
COVENT GARDEN, Westminster, London. This 19th-century view shows Covent Garden as a bustling fruit and vegetable market. A public house now occupies the gabled building with the balcony in the middle of the picture. Photographed c.1870s
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Media ID 1766203
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the charm of historic Covent Garden with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "COVENT GARDEN, Westminster, London - BB90_05427" from the Historic England Archive. Witness the bustling energy of the 19th century as Covent Garden transforms into a thriving fruit and vegetable market. The intricate details of the gabled buildings, including the public house with its balcony, transport you back in time. Add this beautiful piece of history to your home or office decor and let the allure of Covent Garden's rich past inspire you every day.
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 54.7cm x 42cm (21.5" 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 19th-century photograph, COVENT GARDEN, BB90_05427, transports us back in time to the bustling heart of London's Westminster district. Covent Garden, a vibrant and lively area known for its marketplace, comes alive in this image, captured around the 1870s by an unidentified photographer. The scene is set against the backdrop of Victorian London, with horse-drawn carts and carriages traversing the cobblestone streets, and the distinctive gabled buildings that characterize the area. At the center of the photograph, a public house, its gabled facade adorned with a balcony, stands proudly amidst the hustle and bustle. The marketplace itself is a riot of colors and activity. Vendors hawk their wares of fresh fruits and vegetables, their stalls overflowing with produce. The air is filled with the pungent aromas of ripe fruits and earthy vegetables, mingling with the scent of horse manure and the sounds of lively banter. The horse, a common sight in Victorian London, adds to the scene's authenticity. Tethered to a nearby cart, it gazes curiously at the photographer, as if aware of the moment being captured for posterity. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and vibrant character of Covent Garden, a place that has evolved from a bustling marketplace to a thriving cultural hub, yet retains its unique charm and allure. The image invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era, making it a must-see for anyone interested in London's history and urban development.
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