Metal Print : COCK LANE. The street was made famous in the 18th century by a sensational
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COCK LANE. The street was made famous in the 18th century by a sensational
The street was made famous in the 18th century by a sensational ghost story - which turned out to be a hoax
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1860 Cock Ghost Hoax Lane Sensational Turned Made
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Print of 'Cock Lane,' a notorious 18th-century London street famously associated with a sensational ghost story. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings history to life with its intriguing details and rich, vibrant colors. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their durability, with a sleek, modern design that adds a unique touch to any space. This eye-catching piece is not just a decorative addition to your home or office, but a conversation starter that tells a tale of intrigue and deception from history. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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
1. Title: "Cock Lane: A 18th Century Lane Shrouded in Sensational Ghost Stories - Unraveling the Hoax Cock Lane, a quaint and unassuming street nestled in the heart of London, England, has a rich and intriguing history that dates back to the 18th century. This narrow lane, circa 1860, was once the center of a sensational ghost story that captivated the nation and left historians and skeptics puzzled for generations. The tale began in 1762 when a young widow named Elizabeth Parsons claimed to have been haunted by the ghost of her late husband, a man named Thomas. Elizabeth's heart-wrenching cries for help and her vivid descriptions of the apparition soon drew the attention of the local community and eventually, the entire nation. Newspapers reported on the strange occurrences, and soon, Cock Lane became a tourist attraction. However, the truth behind the ghostly apparition was eventually revealed to be a hoax. Elizabeth's neighbor, a man named John Parsons, was exposed as the mastermind behind the deception. He had conspired with Elizabeth to create the ghost story as a means of financial gain. The hoax came to light when a group of skeptics, led by a man named Joseph Nightingale, confronted Elizabeth and exposed the truth. Despite the revelation, Cock Lane continued to be a source of fascination for historians and ghost hunters. The story of the Cock Lane ghost serves as a reminder of the power of the human imagination and the enduring allure of the unknown. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures the essence of Cock Lane as it was in the 18th century, a time when the line between reality and fiction was blurred, and the power of the supernatural was a source of both fear and fascination. This image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, provides a glimpse into the past and invites us to ponder the mysteries of Cock Lane and the sensational ghost story that made it famous.
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