Fine Art Print : An Elizabethan Frost Fair
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An Elizabethan Frost Fair
Christmas-tide on the Ice: An Elizabethan Thames Fair. high Wassail on the frozen Thames. Roasting an ox on the ice by old London Bridge during the Great Frost of 1565 (in a 1934 illustration). Date: 1565
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Media ID 14235093
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1565 Elizabethan Fairs Frost Frozen Roasting Sixteenth Tide Tudor Wassail
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of an Elizabethan Frost Fair on the Thames. Witness the merrymaking of old London during the Great Frost of 1565, as revelers gather around a roasting ox and raise their tankards in high Wassail. This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with its intricate details and rich, historical charm. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48.3cm (16" x 19")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
A Winter Wonderland on the Thames: An Elizabethan Frost Fair (1565) Amidst the crisp air and icy landscape of old London, an extraordinary spectacle unfolded during the Great Frost of 1565. The frozen Thames River transformed into a vast, solid expanse, providing an unparalleled backdrop for a unique and lively winter fair. This image, dated 1565 but published in 1934, depicts the jovial scene of Christmas-tide on the ice, with merrymakers gathered around a roasting ox near Old London Bridge. The Elizabethan Frost Fair, as it came to be known, was a testament to the resilient spirit of the people during the harsh winter. The Thames, usually teeming with boats and bustling activity, was now a frozen playground for the citizens of London. The frozen riverbanks became a stage for various entertainments, from acrobatics and games to puppet shows and food stalls. The roaring fire, fueled by the ox's carcass, added warmth and cheer to the frosty scene. The men in the image are seen raising their tankards in a high Wassail, a traditional English drink made from spiced ale or cider, toasting to the spirit of the season and the camaraderie of the fair. The women, bundled up against the cold, look on with amusement and curiosity. This enchanting scene offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the people of London came together to create joy and warmth amidst the frozen winter landscape. The Elizabethan Frost Fair remains an enduring symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Tudor people, and a reminder of the magic and wonder that can be found even in the harshest of winters.
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