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Shop windows, looking south from Cheapside, London, May 1912
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Shop windows, looking south from Cheapside, London, May 1912
Shop windows on Old Change looking south from Cheapside, London, May 1912. Narrow street with a Saxone shoe shop on the left. Horse-drawn carts and pedestrians are visible
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Media ID 15182134
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Alley Alleyway Council Greater London Council London County Council Shoe Shoe Shop Shoes Shop Front Shop Sign Shop Window Sign Saxone
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of London in May 1912. The view from Cheapside offers a glimpse into the vibrant shop windows that lined Old Change, stretching southwards. In this narrow street, we can see a prominent Saxone shoe shop on the left, its front adorned with an eye-catching sign. As our gaze travels further down the road, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians come into focus, giving life to this early 20th-century scene. The monochrome palette adds a timeless charm to the image, emphasizing the architectural details of buildings and cobblestone roads. The location is steeped in history as it was under both the jurisdiction of Greater London Council (GLC) and London County Council (LCC). This photograph serves as a valuable record preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery for future generations to appreciate. While we are captivated by this snapshot of everyday life over a century ago, it is important not to overlook its significance beyond commercial use. It provides insight into fashion trends of that era with glimpses of clothes displayed in various shop windows along this lively avenue. Step back in time through this remarkable print and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of early 20th-century London - where trade thrived amidst bustling streets filled with shoppers seeking their perfect pair of shoes or perhaps just enjoying a leisurely stroll.
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