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London Bridge Station, Bermondsey, London, 1845. Artist: Henry Adlard
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London Bridge Station, Bermondsey, London, 1845. Artist: Henry Adlard
London Bridge Station, Bermondsey, London, 1845. View of the London Terminus of the Brighton and Dover Railway. People stop to talk, (one is a man on crutches), or wait with luggage; carriages and riders move up and down the street. A dog runs across the road
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London Bridge Station, Bermondsey, London, 1845. A Glimpse into the Bustling Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print by artist Henry Adlard takes us back to the vibrant streets of London in 1845. The scene depicts the bustling London Terminus of the Brighton and Dover Railway at London Bridge Station. As we observe this snapshot from history, we are transported to a time when horse-drawn carriages and riders filled the streets. In this lively image, people can be seen engaged in conversation or waiting with their luggage as they prepare for their journeys. One particular figure catches our attention - a man on crutches who stands out amidst the crowd. His presence reminds us that even in a fast-paced world like nineteenth-century London, life's challenges were ever-present. Amidst all this activity, a dog dashes across the road adding an element of spontaneity to an otherwise structured scene. It serves as a reminder that life is full of unexpected moments even within such busy surroundings. The architectural beauty of buildings surrounding the station is evident in Adlard's detailed engraving. From hotels to other grand structures lining the street, these edifices stand as testaments to both progress and tradition. This remarkable artwork offers us a glimpse into daily life during this era – where transportation was evolving rapidly and travel became more accessible than ever before. It captures not just a moment frozen in time but also reflects upon themes of movement, connection, and human resilience
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