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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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14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Elephant Parade RJW01_01_089" photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, captured by the renowned photographer Robert J Wigglesworth. This historic moment transports us back to Wembley Park in Greater London during the British Empire Exhibition, where the magic of the Elephant Parade comes to life. Two women, intrigued and filled with wonder, watch as majestic elephants gracefully pass by, their joy and excitement palpable. Bring this nostalgic and enchanting scene into your home or office with the stunning clarity and vibrant colors of our high-quality photographic print. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of this timeless image, and let the wonder of the Elephant Parade live on.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 23.2cm (14" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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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