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Elephant parade RJW01_01_089
Wembley Park, Greater London. The amusement park at the British Empire Exhibition, showing two women watching as elephants pass by. A handwritten caption alongside this image in the album reads: African elephants having exercise in the park. Album print photographed by Robert J Wigglesworth (1924-5). The Historic England Archive holds two albums of his pictorial reminders of the event
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Media ID 11564690
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Elephant Parade at Wembley Park" Framed Print by Robert J Wigglesworth from Historic England. This stunning piece of art transports you back in time to the British Empire Exhibition, where two intrigued women watch in awe as majestic elephants gracefully pass by. The vibrant colors and meticulous detail in this photograph bring the bustling amusement park to life, making it a truly mesmerizing addition to any space. Let the nostalgia and wonder of this historic moment enchant you, as you relive the magic of this iconic event. Add this exquisite framed print to your collection and let the story unfold before your eyes.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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This print by Robert J Wigglesworth takes us back in time to the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Park, Greater London. The image showcases a delightful scene from the amusement park, where two women stand in awe as a procession of majestic elephants passes by. The handwritten caption accompanying this photograph reveals that these are African elephants enjoying their exercise within the park's grounds. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the trumpeting sounds and feel the ground tremble beneath their mighty footsteps. Robert J Wigglesworth's keen eye for detail and composition is evident in this beautifully captured moment. His pictorial reminders of this grand event have been preserved within two albums held by the Historic England Archive. Through his lens, Wigglesworth not only documents an enchanting encounter between humans and animals but also provides us with a glimpse into a significant era of British history. This image serves as a reminder of how public exhibitions like these brought people together to celebrate cultural diversity and marvel at nature's wonders. As we admire this remarkable photograph, let it transport us back to a time when such spectacles were cherished and treasured memories forever etched on film.
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