B/W print; The eastern end of the Strand in 1887, looking east from Exeter Street by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, 1887
Main details
| Reference number | 1999/3179 |
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| Description | The eastern end of the Strand in 1887, looking east from Exeter Street. White notes that this shot shows the Strand at its original width. This is a busy street scene with Haxell's Hotel and Exeter Hall to the left of the shot, and Simpson's and the Exeter Hall Restaurant to the right of the shot. There is much traffic on the road, mainly hansom cabs and horses and carts. There are also many pedestrians walking along the left side of the road. |
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| Dates | 1887 |
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| Photograph number | Ukn |
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| Completeness | 59% |
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Physical description
Item content Attribute Value Text Building: Charles L Reiss; The lease of the premises to be disposed of ... Walton & Co. Auctioneers & Estate Agents 9, Sackville St. PiccadillyBuilding: Exeter Hall, Cafe & RestaurantBuilding: Simpson's
Tavern & DivanAnnotation THE STRAND IN 1887. THE EASTERN END, LOOKING EAST FROM EXETER ST.
The photograph shows the Strand at its original width. On left Haxell's Hotel and Exeter Hall; on right Terry's Theatre (with projecting balcony) and, west of it, the original Simpson's Restaurant and other premises that were demolished to make way for the Savoy Hotel.
Photograph by London Stereoscopic Co. (supplied Dec., 1928), from whom rights of reproduction, etc., must be obtained.Design Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, 1887 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location Strand, Westminster, WC2People Attribute Value People Charles White -