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Photographic Print : One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
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One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855
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Media ID 9766477
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1855 Boxes Communications Corner Erected Fleet Illustrated Letter Mail March News Post Street Wood Farringdon
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating Media Storehouse photographic print from Universal Images Group. Depicting one of the very first letter boxes erected in London, this vintage image captures a significant moment in the city's history. Taken from a wood engraving published in The Illustrated London News on March 24, 1855, this print offers a unique glimpse into the past. Add an air of nostalgia to your home or office with this exquisite, high-quality photographic print. Perfect for history enthusiasts and collectors, this is a must-have addition to your decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.5cm (11" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of communications in London. Taken at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, it showcases one of the first letter boxes ever erected in the city. The wood engraving, originally featured in The Illustrated London News on 24 March 1855, transports us back to a time when mail was an essential means of communication. The image depicts a quaint wooden box standing proudly on the bustling street corner. Its presence symbolizes progress and convenience as it offered locals a convenient way to send and receive letters without having to visit the post office directly. This innovation revolutionized how people communicated with each other, making mail delivery more accessible and efficient than ever before. Looking closely at this historic scene, we can almost imagine individuals eagerly dropping their carefully penned letters into this novel contraption. It serves as a reminder of how far our methods of communication have come since those early days. As we admire this wood engraving from 1855, let us appreciate its significance in shaping Britain's postal system and ultimately transforming global communications.
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