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Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844
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Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844
Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844. Queen Victoria visits Lloyds insurance company in the Royal Exchange building, City of London. The room...occupies the entire of the eastern side of the merchants area, and is lighted from three principal windows from that side, as well as six raised skylights. The paneling of the walls is in accordance with the Italian style of the whole building, and the united shield of the arms of the City of London and Trinity Corporation are among the conspicuous ornaments seen in the room, Its dimensions are 98 feet long, by 40 feet. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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This print captures a significant moment in history - Queen Victoria's visit to the Lloyds insurance company in the Royal Exchange building, City of London, in 1844. The image showcases the grandeur of the Lloyds Subscription Room as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty during her visit. The room itself is an architectural marvel, occupying the entire eastern side of the merchants' area. It is flooded with natural light from three principal windows on one side and six raised skylights above. The Italian-style paneling adorns its walls, while eye-catching ornaments such as the united shield of arms representing both the City of London and Trinity Corporation add a regal touch. Measuring an impressive 98 feet long by 40 feet wide, this banqueting hall served as a hub for finance and insurance activities during that era. In this photograph, we catch a glimpse into Victorian interior design and decoration trends. Published in "Illustrated London News" in 1844, this engraving provides us with a window into nineteenth-century Britain. Queen Victoria's presence adds an air of prestige to this space where important decisions were made regarding insurance matters. As we admire this historical piece captured by an unknown artist or photographer from Heritage Images collection, we are reminded not only of Lloyds' significance but also how architecture can reflect power and influence throughout different periods in time.
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