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The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane (engraving)
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The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane (engraving)
1603538 The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1892.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23401958
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chancery Lane Southampton Buildings
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This engraving, titled "The Run on the Birkbeck Bank, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by William Heysham Overend and published in The Illustrated London News in 1892, this print offers a glimpse into the chaos that ensued during a bank run. Intriguingly detailed, the scene depicts an anxious crowd of people swarming outside the Birkbeck Bank located on Southampton Buildings. Their worried expressions and frantic gestures convey their desperation as they clamor for their financial security. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing both individual faces filled with concern and the overall atmosphere of tension. Bank runs were not uncommon during this era when public trust in financial institutions was fragile. This particular event serves as a reminder of how economic uncertainty can trigger panic among depositors who fear losing their savings. "The Run on the Birkbeck Bank" transports us back to Victorian London, offering valuable insights into social dynamics and economic challenges faced by ordinary citizens. It stands as a testament to Overend's ability to capture historical moments with great accuracy while evoking strong emotions within viewers. As we observe this powerful image today, it prompts reflection on our own relationship with money and reminds us of the importance of stability within our financial systems.
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