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Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
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Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1047894 Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour. Illustration for The Graphic, 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23040998
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Birds Eye View Custom House Dockyard Duke Of Wellington Ferry Floating Bridge Gosport Hard Haslar Hospital Isle Of Wight Osborne House Point Portsea Portsmouth Harbour Ryde Semaphore Solent Southsea Southsea Castle Southsea Common Spithead St Jamess Church St Michaels Church St Thomass Church Alverstoke Garrison Church Gun Wharf Stokes Bay
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This engraving, titled "Bird's-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour" takes us on a journey back in time to the year 1892. The artist, Henry William Brewer, skillfully captures the essence of this bustling harbor town with intricate details and precision. As we gaze upon this print, our eyes are immediately drawn to the magnificent Isle of Wight standing proudly in the distance. Our view then shifts towards notable landmarks such as Garrison Church and Southsea Town Hall, which add a touch of grandeur to the scene. The vibrant Southsea Common lies adjacent to Inner Camber and St Vincent Swing Bridge, offering a glimpse into daily life at that time. The image is teeming with activity - from steamboat piers and Haslar Hospital to Osborne House and Old Hulks dotting the horizon. We can almost hear the sounds of ships docking at Hard while observing Dock Extension Railway connecting various parts of this thriving port city. Portsmouth Harbour itself steals our attention with its majestic rigging house and old buoys guiding vessels safely along its waters. As we explore further, Stoke Lake catches our eye alongside Custom House and Dockyard Gates leading us towards West Cowes. From Semaphore signaling messages across distances to Blockhouse Fort guarding against potential threats, every element within this artwork tells a story about Portsmouth's rich maritime history. It is impossible not to marvel at iconic structures like Victory ship anchored firmly amidst Spithead's vastness. This enchanting print serves as an invaluable window into by
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