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Fleet Ditch
Old Houses, with the Open Part of the Fleet Ditch, near Field Lane, 1851. The Fleet River, known as the Fleet Ditch, served as a sewer in old London. Engraving by John Wykeham Archer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11805066
© 2005 Getty Images
Bucket Fence Scenes Slum Diry Format Orig
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fleet Ditch Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, taken from the Hulton Archive, showcases an engraving by John Wykeham Archer depicting old houses and the open part of the historic Fleet Ditch near Field Lane in London, as it once served as a sewer in the 1850s. Bring the charm of Old London into your home with this stunning, museum-quality canvas print. Perfect for adding a touch of history and character to any room.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the gritty streets of old London in 1851. Titled "Fleet Ditch (Old Houses, with the Open Part of the Fleet Ditch, near Field Lane)" this image captures a slice of history that is both fascinating and haunting. The focal point of the photograph is the Fleet River, known as the Fleet Ditch during that time. Once a vital waterway for transportation and trade, it had unfortunately devolved into serving as a sewer for the city. The dilapidated houses lining its banks tell tales of poverty and struggle, painting a vivid picture of life in this slum area. Intriguingly composed by John Wykeham Archer through an engraving technique, this print showcases scenes from daily life amidst these challenging circumstances. A figure can be seen diligently mopping away at the dirty street with a bucket nearby - perhaps attempting to maintain some semblance of cleanliness amidst squalor. The presence of a fence suggests attempts to separate or protect certain areas within this impoverished neighborhood. This particular scene evokes empathy while also highlighting social divisions prevalent at that time. As we gaze upon this historical document captured in portrait format, we are transported back to Victorian England where hardship was commonplace but resilience prevailed. It serves as a reminder not only of how far society has progressed but also how important it is to learn from our past in order to shape our future.
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