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D2, Gomersall, Healey, Heckmondwike & part of Dewsbury, 1849 (hand coloured engraving)
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D2, Gomersall, Healey, Heckmondwike & part of Dewsbury, 1849 (hand coloured engraving)
8603376 D2, Gomersall, Healey, Heckmondwike & part of Dewsbury, 1849 (hand coloured engraving) by Thorp, Joshua (19th century); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info.: Detail from Map of ten miles around Leeds. Measured by Joshua Thorp, and then surveyed and corrected by Martin & Fox, Leeds, January 1st 1849. Hand coloured.
Accession number LEEDM.E.2008.0001.0025); © Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK
Media ID 33092100
© © Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK / Bridgeman Images
Cartography Leeds Towns West Yorkshire 19e Siecle 19th Century 19th C Britisch Britisch Egnland Gravure Engraving Uk United Kingdom
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This hand-coloured engraving from 1849 captures a detailed map of D2, Gomersall, Healey, Heckmondwike, and part of Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. Created by Joshua Thorp in the 19th century, this print is a section taken from the larger "Map of ten miles around Leeds". The map was meticulously measured by Thorp himself and then surveyed and corrected by Martin & Fox. The vibrant colours added to the engraving bring life to the intricate details of this historical landscape. It offers a glimpse into what these areas looked like during that time period. The attention to detail is evident as every street, building, and landmark is carefully depicted. Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) holds this piece in their collection with an accession number LEEDM. E. 2008.0001.0025. This artwork showcases not only the talent of its creator but also serves as an important historical document for researchers interested in understanding urban development in 19th-century England. Bridgeman Images presents this print which allows us to appreciate the artistry involved in creating such maps before modern technology took over cartography. It reminds us of how maps were once meticulously crafted by hand with precision and care. This image provides a fascinating window into history while also serving as a testament to human ingenuity and artistic skill during that era.
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