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Metal Print : Water supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
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Water supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
The water supply to Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British in the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874. They then moved their administrative capital from Cape Coast Castle to Accra
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1873 1874 Accra Acing Administrative Asanti Attacked Cape Capital Colony Decades Declared Destroyed Ghana Head Quarters Kumasi Moved Officially Relationship Supply Uneasy Virtually January
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the captivating image of "Water Supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the pivotal moment in history when the British established a reliable water supply system at Cape Coast Castle, the headquarters of their administration in the Gold Coast, in 1873. Amidst the uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, this image is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually stunning but also long-lasting, adding a unique and modern touch to your home or office decor. Order yours today and relive history in a whole new way.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures the water supply to Cape Coast Castle in 1874, a significant moment in the history of British colonial rule in Ghana. The relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana had been uneasy for decades, culminating in the British attack on and virtual destruction of the Asanti capital of Kumasi in 1873. Following this event, Ghana was officially declared a crown colony on July 24, 1874.
The image showcases the importance of water supply to Cape Coast Castle, which served as headquarters for the British in the Gold Coast at that time. It is a reminder of both the strategic significance of water resources for colonial administration and the impact of imperialist actions on local populations.
In January 1874, just months after declaring Ghana a crown colony, the British made the decision to move their administrative capital from Cape Coast Castle to Accra. This shift marked a turning point in colonial governance and further solidified British control over this region.
As we reflect on this photograph from Rights Managed collection by Mary Evans Prints Online, we are reminded of both the complexities and consequences of imperialism in Africa during this period.
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