b/w copy neg, View of King William Street during jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria, 1897
Main details
Reference number | 1998/84315 |
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Description | View of King William Street during celebrations of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The building housing the entrance to the C&SLR is clearly visible on one corner; it bears the legend 'City and South London... The First Electric Railway...' at the top of the building; also destination sign to Oval & Kennington. The street is crowded and the buildings are draped with bunting and flags. A full garden seat horse bus is moving towards the camera in centre of photograph. The rear of another moves away on the left. A policeman stands in middle, back to camera. |
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Dates | 1897 |
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Photograph number | A335/11 |
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Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 4inchesWidth 5inchesDescriptive size 5x4insItem content Attribute Value Text Adverts on buses: Reckitt Blue /Kodak /Pears Soap /On buildings: God Save the Queen /Seats to Let... Mansion House / ... The Prince of WalesDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer unknown, 1897 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location King William Street, EC4