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Field of Forty Footsteps
A view of The Field of the Forty Footsteps in 1830. It was was part of meadow lands at the back of the British Museum, once known as the Long Fields, then Southampton Fields. As the land lay behind Montague House, the town house of Ralph Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu, completed in 1679, it became known as Montague Fields, which contained the Field of the Forty Footsteps. Date: 1875
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1679 1830 1875 Behind Completed Contained Fields Footsteps Forty Lands Meadow Montagu Montague Ralph Southampton
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This image transport us back in time to the year 1830, offering a glimpse into the past through the lens of a photograph taken in 1875. The scene unfolds in the Field of the Forty Footsteps, a meadow land situated at the back of the British Museum, once known as the Long Fields and later Southampton Fields. The land lay behind Montague House, the town house of Ralph Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu, which was completed in 1679. The name Montague Fields was derived from the nobleman's residence. The Field of the Forty Footsteps is a tranquil and picturesque expanse of green, dotted with the imprints of forty sets of feet, possibly those of visitors who had come to enjoy the serene beauty of the landscape. The image invites us to imagine the footsteps of the past, connecting us to the history of this enchanting location. The Montague House, a grand edifice of the seventeenth century, can be seen in the background, adding to the historical significance of the scene. This photograph, taken in 1875, serves as a testament to the rich history and charm of the Field of the Forty Footsteps, a piece of London's past that continues to captivate and intrigue. The image offers a unique perspective into the history of the British Museum and the Montague family, inviting us to explore the stories that lie within the forty footsteps and the land behind the Duke's house.
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