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Piccadilly - towards London Road, Manchester
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Piccadilly - towards London Road, Manchester
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Piccadilly - towards London Road, Manchester" is an evocative vintage photograph that transports us back in time to the early 20th century. Taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, this image captures the bustling energy of Manchester's Piccadilly area, with a focus on Piccadilly towards London Road. The photograph is bathed in the soft, warm glow of gas lamps, their flickering light casting long shadows on the cobblestone streets. The iconic Manchester Town Hall, with its ornate Gothic Revival architecture, looms large in the background, a testament to the city's rich history. The image is filled with a sense of movement and activity. Horse-drawn carts and trams jostle for space on the narrow streets, their occupants hurrying along, bundled up against the chill of the evening. The sound of clattering hooves and rumbling engines fill the air, punctuated by the occasional ringing of a bell or the cry of a street vendor. In the foreground, a man can be seen holding a lantern, his face illuminated by its glow as he makes his way along the pavement. The lantern, a common sight in the days before electric streetlights, adds to the sense of nostalgia and bygone era that permeates the photograph. Despite the hustle and bustle, there is a sense of community and connection in the image. People greet each other warmly as they pass on the street, their faces expressing a range of emotions from serious to playful. The photograph is a reminder of a time when life moved at a slower pace, and human connection was valued above all else. Overall, "Piccadilly - towards London Road, Manchester" is a beautiful and evocative snapshot of Manchester's past, capturing the spirit and energy of the city in a bygone era.
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