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Royal Institute Museum a41_00129
Royal Institute Museum, Albion Street, City of Kingston upon Hull. An exterior view of the Royal Institute Museum, built in 1852 by Cuthbert Brodrick and destroyed by the Hull blitz, photographed in 1941.
The museum was built by Cuthbert Brodrick (b.1821-d.1905) c 1852, with it opening in 1854. The Hull Literary and Philosophical Society was established in 1822 and resided at the museum. In c1941 the department store Thornton-Varley Ltd relocated to the Royal Institue as its former home had been damaged in the blitz. However, the institute was later bombed, in 1943. The front facade had a large Corinthian portico of five bays, and two projecting bays on either side, with fluted columns surrounding the ground floor windows, and capped with a pediment. Above was a balustraded parapet and a central rectangular plinth with a statue, most likely of Britannia, with a spear in her right hand, and two figures reclining under her feet
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Media ID 21160651
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Bomb Damage Museum Victorian Institute
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the historical charm of the Royal Institute Museum into your home with our stunning Metal Prints. Featuring the captivating exterior view of this iconic building, captured by George Bernard Wood for Historic England in 1852, our Metal Prints showcase the intricate details and textures of this architectural masterpiece. Destroyed during the Hull blitz, this image is a poignant reminder of the rich history of the Royal Institute Museum in Kingston upon Hull. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just decorative pieces, they are a conversation starter and a tribute to the past. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This print captures the grandeur of the Royal Institute Museum in the City of Kingston upon Hull. Built in 1852 by renowned architect Cuthbert Brodrick, this magnificent structure stood as a testament to Victorian architecture until it was tragically destroyed during the Hull blitz. The museum served as a hub for knowledge and culture, housing the esteemed Hull Literary and Philosophical Society since its establishment in 1822. Its impressive front facade boasted a Corinthian portico with fluted columns surrounding ground floor windows, exuding an air of elegance and sophistication. In 1941, Thornton-Varley Ltd, a department store that had been displaced due to bomb damage from the blitz, found refuge within these historic walls. However, fate dealt another blow when the institute itself fell victim to bombing in 1943. The photograph showcases not only the architectural beauty but also hints at what was lost during those tumultuous times. A central rectangular plinth adorned with a statue - possibly Britannia holding a spear - stands proudly amidst two reclining figures under her feet. Preserved through time by photographer George Bernard Wood, this image serves as both a reminder of our rich heritage and an homage to all that was lost during one of history's darkest chapters.
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