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Shoreditch High Street: looking north, 1896 (b / w photo)
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Shoreditch High Street: looking north, 1896 (b / w photo)
1786510 Shoreditch High Street: looking north, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of Shoreditch High Street. Shop fronts and stalls line the road. Pedestrians, cars, lamps and horse-drawn carts are visible.
Shoreditch, Metropolitan Borough of; Hackney, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23710068
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a nostalgic glimpse of Shoreditch High Street in 1896. The image, taken by an English photographer from the 19th century, offers a fascinating window into the past. As we peer into the scene, we see rows of shop fronts and stalls lining the bustling road. The street is alive with activity as pedestrians navigate their way through the busy thoroughfare. Horse-drawn carts trundle along beside early automobiles, showcasing the transition between traditional and modern modes of transportation. Lamps illuminate the scene, casting a warm glow on this snapshot frozen in time. Shoreditch High Street itself stands as a testament to London's rich history. Located within both Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch and Hackney's London Borough, it has witnessed countless stories unfold over its long existence. This photograph transports us back to an era when life moved at a different pace. It allows us to appreciate how much our surroundings have evolved while also reminding us that certain aspects remain timeless – like people going about their daily lives amidst the backdrop of urban architecture. Preserved by eLondon Metropolitan Archives and made available through Bridgeman Images, this remarkable piece serves as both an artistic treasure and historical document for all who gaze upon it.
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