Greetings Card > Architecture > Country > England
Greetings Card : Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844
Cards from Heritage Images
Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844
Lloyds Subscription Room - as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty, 1844. Queen Victoria visits Lloyds insurance company in the Royal Exchange building, City of London. The room...occupies the entire of the eastern side of the merchants area, and is lighted from three principal windows from that side, as well as six raised skylights. The paneling of the walls is in accordance with the Italian style of the whole building, and the united shield of the arms of the City of London and Trinity Corporation are among the conspicuous ornaments seen in the room, Its dimensions are 98 feet long, by 40 feet. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 20551310
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Alexandrina Victoria Banquet Banquet Hall Banqueting Hall City Of London England Empress Of India Insurance Insurance Company Lloyds Of London Queen Of Great Britain And Ireland Queen Victoria Royal Exchange Victoria Interior Design
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite Lloyd's Subscription Room greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken in 1844, showcases the grand entrance of Lloyd's Subscription Room as Queen Victoria paid a visit to the renowned Lloyd's insurance company in the Royal Exchange building, City of London. Each card in our collection is meticulously printed on high-quality paper, bringing the historical charm of this iconic moment right to your doorstep. Perfect for special occasions or simply to brighten someone's day, these cards are a thoughtful and unique way to express your sentiments. Embrace the elegance of the past with our Lloyd's Subscription Room greeting cards from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Country
> England
> Architecture
> Country
> India
> Architecture
> Country
> Ireland
> Architecture
> Country
> Italy
> Related Images
> Architecture
> Related Images
> Architecture
> Styles
> Victorian Architecture
> Arts
> Artists
> Q
> Queen Victoria Queen Victoria
> Asia
> India
> Related Images
> Europe
> Italy
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - Queen Victoria's visit to the Lloyds insurance company in the Royal Exchange building, City of London, in 1844. The image showcases the grandeur of the Lloyds Subscription Room as it appeared at the entrance of Her Majesty during her visit. The room itself is an architectural marvel, occupying the entire eastern side of the merchants' area. It is flooded with natural light from three principal windows on one side and six raised skylights above. The Italian-style paneling adorns its walls, while eye-catching ornaments such as the united shield of arms representing both the City of London and Trinity Corporation add a regal touch. Measuring an impressive 98 feet long by 40 feet wide, this banqueting hall served as a hub for finance and insurance activities during that era. In this photograph, we catch a glimpse into Victorian interior design and decoration trends. Published in "Illustrated London News" in 1844, this engraving provides us with a window into nineteenth-century Britain. Queen Victoria's presence adds an air of prestige to this space where important decisions were made regarding insurance matters. As we admire this historical piece captured by an unknown artist or photographer from Heritage Images collection, we are reminded not only of Lloyds' significance but also how architecture can reflect power and influence throughout different periods in time.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.