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The Strand MCF01_02_0216
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The Strand MCF01_02_0216
A busy street scene outside the Hotel Cecil on Strand, showing cars, pedestrians and an open topped bus driving towards the foreground.
The photograph is one of a batch taken by the photographer to show coronation decorations in London. There are flags and bunting decorating the front of the hotel for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911
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Media ID 26935481
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1910s Hotel Road Transport Street Scene Victorian
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This print by Katherine MacFee takes us back in time to the bustling streets of London in the early 20th century. The Strand MCF01_02_0216 captures a vibrant scene outside the iconic Hotel Cecil on Strand, showcasing a snapshot of daily life during an extraordinary moment in history. The image showcases a busy street filled with cars, pedestrians, and even an open-topped bus driving towards the foreground. As our eyes wander through this vivid tableau, we cannot help but notice the grandeur of the hotel itself, adorned with magnificent coronation decorations. Flags and bunting proudly decorate its facade as London prepares to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on June 22nd, 1911. MacFee's photograph not only serves as a visual documentation of Victorian architecture and road transport but also offers us a glimpse into the excitement surrounding such significant events. It transports us back to an era where horse-drawn carriages shared space with emerging automobiles, capturing both tradition and progress within one frame. Through this remarkable piece of history preserved in print form, we are reminded of how photography can transcend time and allow us to witness moments that would otherwise be lost forever. MacFee's skillful composition invites us to immerse ourselves in this lively scene from over a century ago – an invaluable window into London's past for generations to come.
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