Greetings Card : Covent Garden, London 1862
Cards from Mary Evans Picture Library
Covent Garden, London 1862
Covent Garden, 6 oclock in the morning, the West End. Date: 1862
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Media ID 14288547
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1862 Busy Covent Markets Morning
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our exquisite Covent Garden greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an enchanting image of Covent Garden, London in 1862, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, these cards transport you back in time to a bustling West End scene at 6 o'clock in the morning. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the charm of the old world, these high-quality greeting cards are a delightful way to express your thoughts and feelings to loved ones. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your correspondence with Media Storehouse's Covent Garden collection.
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.
Covent Garden, 6 o'clock in the Morning, the West End. Date - 1862
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the bustling heart of London during the 1860s. The image, captured by an unknown photographer and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of Covent Garden, a district renowned for its markets and vibrant trade. The photograph reveals a scene of early morning activity, with the sun beginning to rise over the West End of London. The cobblestone streets are slick with dew, and the air is filled with the mingled scents of fresh produce and woodsmoke. Vendors are already setting up their stalls, arranging fruits, vegetables, and flowers with meticulous care. The hustle and bustle of commerce is palpable, as people of all walks of life go about their daily routines. In the foreground, a horse-drawn cart laden with crates and barrels makes its way through the crowd, its driver urging the animals on with a cry. To the left, a group of street urchins play and argue, their laughter echoing off the brick walls. The scene is a testament to the energy and vitality of Covent Garden, a hub of trade and community in Victorian-era Britain. Despite the passage of time, the photograph retains a sense of timelessness. The intricate details of the buildings, the textures of the clothing, and the expressions of the people all contribute to a rich and evocative portrait of a bygone era. This photograph is not only a valuable historical document but also a beautiful work of art that invites us to explore the stories and secrets hidden within the streets of Covent Garden, London in 1862.
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