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Notes at St Helena (engraving)
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Notes at St Helena (engraving)
1059569 Notes at St Helena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at St Helena. Illustration for The Graphic, 14 April 1877.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23562870
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Anchorage Barracks Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Coastl Iceland Icelander Icelandic Jamestown Landing Mail Steamer Notes Signal Station St Helena Types Coast Scene
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Notes at St Helena - A Glimpse into 19th Century Island Life
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. This photo print, titled "Notes at St Helena" offers a fascinating glimpse into the maritime world of the remote island of St Helena during the 19th century. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the late 1800s, showcases a variety of scenes and activities that characterized life on this isolated Atlantic outpost. The image captures a bustling scene with ships anchored off the coast, their presence indicating the importance of St Helena as a strategic port. A landing is depicted, where individuals are seen descending from boats using ladders to reach shore. The rugged landscape known as Ladder Hill serves as a backdrop for this lively coastal activity. Various aspects of daily life are also showcased within this intricate artwork. From types engaged in heavy rollers to convey hay to topography revealing barracks and streets, every detail paints a vivid picture of existence on this unique island. Notably, we catch sight of a mail steamer approaching Jamestown's coastal area while passing by a signal station perched atop cliffs. This highlights both the significance and challenges associated with communication and transportation between St Helena and mainland Europe. Overall, "Notes at St Helena" provides us with an invaluable historical record that transports us back in time to witness firsthand how European influence shaped life on this remote Atlantic gem.
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