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The Site of the Gateway from Fetter Lane and the Derelict Houses Awaiting Demolition, 1934
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The Site of the Gateway from Fetter Lane and the Derelict Houses Awaiting Demolition, 1934
The Site of the Gateway from Fetter Lane and the Derelict Houses Awaiting Demolition, 1934. Condemned buildings in the City of London. From " The Connoisseur", Vol 93, No 389, January 1934. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1934]
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Debris Derelict Edward Edward Gordon Wenham Edward Wenham Empty Fele Fell Fetter Lane Granville Herbert Granville Herbert Granville Fell Rubble The Connoisseur Wenham
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The Site of the Gateway from Fetter Lane and the Derelict Houses Awaiting Demolition, 1934
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a haunting scene in the heart of London's City. Taken in 1934 by Edward Gordon Wenham for "The Connoisseur" magazine, it showcases a desolate landscape filled with condemned buildings awaiting their inevitable demolition. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we are transported to an era where architectural decay meets urban transformation. The once bustling avenue now stands empty and forgotten, its grandeur reduced to debris and rubble. The derelict houses that line the street bear witness to neglect and abandonment. Through this lens, photographer Herbert Granville Fell skillfully portrays a city caught between past glory and future progress. The monochrome palette enhances the sense of melancholy that permeates every inch of this frame. It serves as a reminder that even great cities like London must evolve and adapt over time. In this snapshot from history, we are invited to contemplate not only the physical decay but also the concept of change itself. As unknown figures pass through these streets on their daily routines, they unknowingly become part of an ever-evolving narrative. "The Site of the Gateway from Fetter Lane" is more than just a photograph; it is a testament to our collective human experience – one marked by growth, destruction, resilience, and renewal.
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