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Temple Bar: The City Boundary in the Strand in the Year 1878, c1935. Creator: Unknown
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Temple Bar: The City Boundary in the Strand in the Year 1878, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Temple Bar: The City Boundary in the Strand in the Year 1878, c1935. Temple Bar (the gate between the Cities of London and Westminster) was constructed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672. It was removed in 1878 in order to widen the road. From " Wonderful London, Volume 1", edited by Arthur St John Adcock. [The Fleetway House, London, c1935]
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This print takes us back to the year 1878, capturing a significant moment in London's history. The image showcases Temple Bar, an iconic gate constructed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren in 1672. Standing as a boundary between the Cities of London and Westminster, this architectural masterpiece was admired for its baroque design. However, progress demanded sacrifice, and in order to accommodate the growing traffic needs of the city, Temple Bar was removed in 1878 to widen the road. This photograph allows us to glimpse at what once stood proudly on this spot. The composition portrays an archway that served as an entrance into another world - a bustling avenue filled with buildings and street scenes from nineteenth-century London. The monochrome tones add a timeless quality to this snapshot of history. Although the creator of this remarkable image remains unknown, it has been preserved through time thanks to Arthur St John Adcock's publication "Wonderful London". As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back to a bygone era when Temple Bar held significance as both an architectural feature and a symbol of division between two great cities. This print serves as a reminder of how our urban landscapes evolve over time while preserving fragments of their rich pasts.
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