Poster Print : St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent
St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent (south-east London). Depicted here before December 1790, when a storm destroyed the steeple.
circa 1780s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14385850
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1820s 1827 Beckenham Churches Georges Herd Lane Sheep Shepherd Spire Steeple
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the historic charm of St George's Church in Beckenham, Kent, into your home with our exquisite poster prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, captures the church as it looked before the devastating storm in December 1790 that destroyed the steeple. Dated to the 1780s, this poster is a captivating snapshot of architectural history. Add this stunning print to your wall and let the rich story of St George's Church 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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting print depicts St. George's Church in Beckenham, Kent, a charming rural parish church located in the south-east London area, dating back to the late 1700s. The image, estimated to have been created around the 1780s, captures the essence of a bygone era, with its quaint country setting and peaceful scene. The church, dedicated to St. George, stands proudly at the center of the composition, its elegant stone structure adorned with intricate details and ornate carvings. The steeple, a distinctive feature of the church, is still intact at this point, adding height and grandeur to the building. The churchyard is dotted with trees, providing a tranquil backdrop for the scene. The print also showcases the rural surroundings of the church, with a narrow country lane leading up to it, and a shepherd and his herd of sheep in the foreground. The shepherd, dressed in traditional attire, is shown tending to his flock, while his dog keeps a watchful eye. The people of the community would have walked along this very lane to attend services at the church. The table and book lying on the grass in the foreground add an interesting detail to the print, suggesting that a sermon or prayer may have been taking place. The overall effect of this print is one of serenity and calm, transporting the viewer back in time to a simpler, more peaceful era.
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