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Tour of the Colonies - St James Street
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Tour of the Colonies - St James Street
Tour of the Colonies - St James Street - Street with horses, carriages, bunting etc. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies. St Jamess Street is the principal street in the district of St James s, central London, England. It runs from Piccadilly downhill to St Jamess Palace and Pall Mall. The main gatehouse of the palace is at the southern end of the road, and in the 17th century Clarendon House faced down the street across Piccadilly on the site of most of Albemarle Street. Date: circa 1900
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Bunting Carriages Colonies Downhill Piccadilly Principal Runs
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Step back in time with this photograph of St James Street in central London, circa 1900. St James Street is the principal road in the affluent district of St James, known for its opulent residences and grand palaces. In this image, the bustling street is filled with the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Horses and carriages line the cobblestone street, their drivers clad in traditional attire, ready to transport passengers to their destinations. Bunting and flags adorn the buildings, adding a festive air to the scene. The street runs downhill from Piccadilly, leading to St James Palace and Pall Mall, with the main gatehouse of the palace visible at the southern end. Clarendon House, a grand residence that once faced down the street across Piccadilly, is no longer present, having been replaced by most of Albemarle Street. The Tour of the Colonies, an annual procession of colonial exhibits and pageantry, may have been the occasion for the decorations and festivities in this photograph. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and grandeur of St James Street in the early 20th century. The horses, carriages, and bunting transport us back in time, allowing us to imagine the lives of those who once walked these streets.
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