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Westminster Ale and Porter Brewery on Horseferry Road, London, c1840
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Westminster Ale and Porter Brewery on Horseferry Road, London, c1840
Westminster Ale and Porter Brewery on Horseferry Road, London, c1840. View showing the street in front crowded with barrels being transported by horses and carts
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Media ID 15178972
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This black and white lithograph from the 19th century takes us back to the bustling streets of Horseferry Road in London, circa 1840. The focal point is the magnificent Westminster Ale and Porter Brewery, proudly standing tall amidst a sea of activity. The street is alive with horse-drawn carts laboriously transporting barrels filled with the brewery's finest offerings. The scene captures an era when brewing was a thriving industry in Britain, symbolizing both tradition and progress. The architectural grandeur of the brewery building, complete with its towering chimney, showcases the impressive craftsmanship that went into creating such establishments during this time. As we observe this snapshot of history, it becomes evident that beer played a significant role in British culture. This image offers us a glimpse into how trade and transportation were intricately linked to satisfy people's thirst for quality ale and porter. However, beneath its charm lies evidence of industrialization's impact on urban environments. Smoke billows from chimneys as pollution mingles with Victorian-era aspirations for progress. Yet despite these challenges, there is an undeniable sense of vibrancy emanating from this scene – testament to London's status as a thriving metropolis even then. Preserved by C. Warren at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this lithograph serves as a visual time capsule capturing not only an iconic brewery but also offering insights into 19th-century England’s manufacturing prowess and societal dynamics surrounding alcohol consumption.
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