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The High Holborn "Bottleneck";The Oxford Street "Bottleneck, "near Tottenham Court Road (b / w photo)
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The High Holborn "Bottleneck";The Oxford Street "Bottleneck, "near Tottenham Court Road (b / w photo)
5990612 The High Holborn " Bottleneck" ; The Oxford Street " Bottleneck, " near Tottenham Court Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Holborn " Bottleneck" ; The Oxford Street " Bottleneck, " near Tottenham Court Road. Illustration for London Rebuilt 1897-1927 by Harold Clunn. Contains a mixture of late 19th and early 20th century photographs.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23592628
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Change Development Rebuilding Rebuilt Tottenham Court Road
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This print captures the bustling streets of London in the early 20th century. Titled "The High Holborn 'Bottleneck'; The Oxford Street 'Bottleneck, ' near Tottenham Court Road" this image showcases a moment frozen in time, revealing the architectural development and transformation that took place during this period. The photograph, taken by an English photographer whose identity remains unknown, is part of a private collection. It was featured as an illustration for Harold Clunn's book "London Rebuilt 1897-1927" which explores the changes and rebuilding efforts that shaped the city during those years. In this particular image, we see two major thoroughfares intersecting: High Holborn and Oxford Street. These iconic streets were known for their heavy traffic flow, hence being referred to as bottlenecks. The buildings lining these roads showcase a mix of late 19th-century architecture alongside newer structures from the early 20th century. This photo invites us to reflect on London's history and its constant evolution. It serves as a reminder of how cities are living organisms that continuously adapt to meet changing needs and aspirations. As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we can't help but appreciate both the old-world charm preserved within these streetscapes and marvel at how far London has come since then.
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