Poster Print : Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862

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Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862

Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862. Street scene showing a congestion of foot and horse-drawn traffic while some pedestrians avoid the throng by crossing the footbridge above

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Media ID 15179050

© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images

Busy Carriage Chaos Congested Congestion Crowded Fleet Street Footbridge Kell Brothers Ludgate Circus Ludgate Hill Proposal Traffic Traffic Jam Horse Drawn Vehicle

27x27 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring a design for a new footbridge at Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street in the City of London, 1862. This intriguing image from Heritage Images showcases the congestion of foot traffic at the crossing, offering a glimpse into the bustling streets of the past. Bring the history of this iconic location into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant poster print. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the rich heritage of urban development.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > City of London

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > British Library

EDITORS COMMENTS
This black and white lithograph, titled "Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862" offers a glimpse into the bustling chaos of 19th-century city life. The scene depicts a congested street filled with a vibrant mix of foot and horse-drawn traffic. Pedestrians can be seen navigating through the throng by utilizing the newly proposed footbridge above. The image transports us back in time to Victorian England, where busy avenues like Ludgate Hill were teeming with activity. The intricate details captured in this print showcase the architectural beauty of buildings lining both sides of the road, adding to the charm and character of this historic location. As our eyes wander across this snapshot from history, we are drawn to the horses that play an integral role in transportation during this era. Horse-drawn carriages make their way through the crowded streets alongside pedestrians who attempt to avoid getting caught up in traffic jams. This lithograph is not just a visual representation but also serves as an important proposal for urban development. It highlights how innovative solutions such as footbridges were being considered even then to alleviate congestion on busy roads. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect upon how cities have evolved over time while reminding us that some challenges faced centuries ago still resonate today.

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