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Piccadilly Circus, London, 1890s C016 / 4496
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Piccadilly Circus, London, 1890s C016 / 4496
Piccadilly Circus. 19th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of horse-drawn carriages and buses in the road junction of Piccadilly Circus, London, England, in the 1890s. The aluminium Eros statue (actually depicting Anteros) was unveiled in 1893 on Regent Street, as part of the Shaftesbury Monument Memorial Fountain. The building in the background (the London Pavilion, 1885) forms the corner between Shaftesbury Avenue (left) and Coventry Street (right). At the time, it included a Spaten Restaurant, one of a chain of German luncheon bars and buffets found in London. This photochrom is from the Detroit Publishing Company
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1890s Advert Advertisement Advertisements Architectural Architecture Building Carriage City Crowded Crowds Detroit Publishing Company Fountain German Horse Human Geography London Monument Photochrom Photolithograph Photomechanical Print Restaurant Shopping Statue Street Touring Tourist Traffic Tram Transport Traveling Travelling Urban Urban Environment Visiting Visitor Anteros Borwick Buses Coventry Street Eros Horse Drawn Carriages London Pavilion Pavilion Piccadilly Circus Regent Street Road Junction Shaftesbury Avenue Shopper West End
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Piccadilly Circus in London during the 1890s. The scene is alive with activity as horse-drawn carriages and buses traverse the road junction, creating a vibrant atmosphere in this iconic cityscape. Standing tall and proud at the center is the aluminium statue of Eros, although it actually depicts Anteros, which was unveiled in 1893 as part of the Shaftesbury Monument Memorial Fountain on Regent Street. The London Pavilion building, dating back to 1885, forms an impressive backdrop at the corner between Shaftesbury Avenue and Coventry Street. In its heyday, it housed a Spaten Restaurant - one of many German luncheon bars found throughout London at that time. This historical gem offers a glimpse into both architectural marvels and culinary delights from over a century ago. As we explore this photochrom captured by Detroit Publishing Company, we are transported to an era where colorful advertisements adorn buildings and draw attention from passersby. The crowded streets are filled with people from all walks of life - men and women going about their daily activities while immersing themselves in shopping or simply enjoying their surroundings. This photomechanical print serves as an invaluable piece of history that allows us to appreciate not only the urban environment but also transportation methods prevalent during this period. It encapsulates both British charm and European allure within its intricate details. Let us cherish this artwork for its ability to transport us through time and immerse ourselves in a bygone era filled with rich culture and fascinating stories waiting to be discovered.
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