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Haymarket After Rain, 1915
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Haymarket After Rain, 1915
An impression of Haymarket in the West End of London in the rain during the First World War, with shops and car headlights illuminating the scene. Halfway up the thoroughfare on the right is the Theatre Royal with its familiar portico visible. A search light beam can be seen in the top right corner. Date: 1915
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Haymarket After Rain, 1915
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is an evocative and captivating impression of London's Haymarket district during the rainy nights of the First World War. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Great War, with the sound of raindrops hitting the pavement and the gentle glow of car headlights illuminating the wet streets. The photograph, taken in 1915, transports us to a time when the city was shrouded in darkness, save for the occasional bursts of light from the shops and vehicles. The image dominates the top half of the frame, with the Theatre Royal, a well-known landmark in the West End, standing proudly halfway up the thoroughfare on the right. Its familiar portico is visible, adding a sense of normalcy and continuity amidst the chaos of war. The Theatre Royal, a beacon of culture and entertainment, stood as a symbol of resilience and defiance against the backdrop of the war. A searchlight beam can be seen piercing the night sky in the top right corner, a reminder of the ongoing conflict and the constant threat of air raids. The colour palette of the photograph is muted, with the grey tones of the rain-soaked streets contrasting sharply with the warm glow of the shop windows and the Theatre Royal's grand facade. This photograph, taken in 1915, is a testament to the enduring spirit of Londoners during the First World War. It captures the essence of a nocturnal, rainy scene in the heart of the city, and serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the world was forever changed. This image is from the March of the Women Collection, Volume 1, 1916, and was taken by Joseph Gee. It is an invaluable addition to any collection of historical photographs of London during the First World War, and a reminder of the city's resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
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