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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
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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