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Throgmorton Street 1914
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Throgmorton Street 1914
An excited crowd of stockbrokers gather in Throgmorton Street in the City of London. Financial panic was anticipated as outbreak of war seemed inevitable.
27 July 1914
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Boaters Crisis Economic Finance Financial Outbreak Panic Throgmorton Stockbrokers
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere in Throgmorton Street, City of London, on July 27, 1914. The excited crowd of stockbrokers and financial professionals gathered in anticipation of an imminent financial panic as the outbreak of war seemed inevitable. The looming crisis was palpable in the air, and the economic stability of the nation hung in the balance. The scene is set against the backdrop of Throgmorton Street, a bustling financial hub in the heart of London. The cobblestone street is lined with imposing buildings, their facades adorned with intricate architectural details. The crowd, a sea of top hats, bowlers, and overcoats, is a stark contrast to the tranquil waters of the Thames, dotted with boaters, which can be seen in the distance. The mood is one of anxious uncertainty, as the men in the crowd discuss the latest financial news and rumors, their faces etched with concern. Some clutch newspapers, their eyes scanning the headlines, while others engage in heated debates with one another. The sense of urgency is palpable, as the stockbrokers and financiers jostle for position, each trying to gain an edge in the rapidly changing market. The outbreak of war just days later would bring about a global economic crisis, with the financial markets in London and beyond plunging into chaos. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in history, when the future of the global economy hung in the balance, and the uncertainty of war loomed large.
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