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Poster Print : YMCA reading room 1907 BL20046
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YMCA reading room 1907 BL20046
YMCA CENTRAL BUILDING, Exeter Hall, Strand, London. An interior view of the reading room in the YMCAs headquarters. The site of Exeter Hall is now occupied by the Strand Palace Hotel. The YMCA was founded in 1844 to provide Christian fellowship for clerks and shop assistants, but quickly expanded to serve a much wider public. Photographed by Bedford Lemere and Co. in July 1907 for the YMCA
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Media ID 4560669
© Historic England
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image "YMCA reading room 1907 BL20046" by H Bedford Lemere from Historic England. This exquisite photograph transports us back in time to the grandeur of the YMCA Central Building on London's Strand. Witness the mesmerizing interior of the historic reading room, once a cherished space in the YMCA headquarters. Now a part of London's rich history, the site of Exeter Hall is now occupied by the Strand Palace Hotel. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the timeless charm of this image inspire and intrigue. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today.
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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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 takes us back to the year 1907, offering a glimpse into the YMCA reading room located within the grandeur of Exeter Hall in London. The interior view showcases a space that was once bustling with activity and intellectual pursuits. Today, this historic site is occupied by the Strand Palace Hotel, but its significance as the headquarters of YMCA during Edwardian times remains etched in history. The YMCA, established in 1844 with a mission to provide Christian fellowship primarily for clerks and shop assistants, quickly evolved into an institution serving a much broader audience. This photograph captures not only the architectural beauty of Exeter Hall but also highlights how it became a hub for individuals seeking knowledge and connection. As we observe this image frozen in time, we can envision men engrossed in books or engaged in lively discussions amidst elegant surroundings. The atmosphere exudes an air of intellectual curiosity and camaraderie. It serves as a reminder of how important spaces like these were for fostering personal growth and community development during that era. Photographed by H Bedford Lemere and Co. , renowned for their ability to capture historical moments through their lens, this image allows us to travel back over a century ago when education, fellowship, and enlightenment thrived within these walls. It stands as testament to both the enduring legacy of YMCA's commitment to serving society at large and Lemere's talent for preserving significant moments from our past.
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