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Between the Chains, Simmons Street (b / w photo)
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Between the Chains, Simmons Street (b / w photo)
7199056 Between the Chains, Simmons Street (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between the Chains, Simmons Street. Illustration for Grocott & Sherrys Album of Johannesburg (1898). Note: Photos are credited to " Simpson. Bros".); © Look and Learn
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Between the Chains, Simmons Street - A Glimpse into 19th Century Johannesburg
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. This print titled "Between the Chains, Simmons Street" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Johannesburg in the late 19th century. Captured by an anonymous South African photographer from Simpson Bros. , this image is a part of a private collection and was featured in Grocott & Sherrys Album of Johannesburg in 1898. The photograph showcases a cobblestone street network with its intricate patterns and textures, evoking a sense of history and nostalgia. The viewer can almost feel the vibrations under their feet as they imagine themselves walking along these avenues that were once filled with life. In this snapshot, we catch a glimpse of daily life during this era in Africa's southern region. The absence of color allows us to focus on the details - from the architecture lining Simmons Street to the people who may have traversed it long ago. It serves as a visual reminder that even amidst progress and development, certain elements remain timeless. As we explore this early XIX century scene through our senses, we are transported back to an era when Johannesburg was still emerging as one of Africa's most vibrant cities. This remarkable illustration offers us not only historical insight but also invites contemplation about how much has changed since then.
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