Mouse Mat : Chalk Pit, Cliffe Creek
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Chalk Pit, Cliffe Creek
Chalk Pit, Cliffe Creek. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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Media ID 14151739
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
21017 Amott Battalion Chalk Cliffe Creek Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Topographical 1895 Upper
Mouse Pad
Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 19.7cm x 24.2cm (7.8" x 9.5")
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 evocative photograph captures the raw beauty and harsh realities of the Chalk Pit at Cliffe Creek in the early 1900s. The image, which is believed to have been taken around 1895, features a lone figure, 21017 Private P.J. Hill, standing at the edge of the pit, deep in thought. Hill, who was a student at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, London, was likely captivated by the topographical landscape before him. At the time, Private Hill was serving in D Company of the 20th Battalion of the County of London Regiment during the late 1800s, prior to the outbreak of World War I. The pit, located at Cliffe Creek, was a significant source of chalk for the construction industry in London during this period. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the workers who toiled in these conditions, extracting the valuable resource from the earth. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of the Cliffe Creek Chalk Pit and the men who labored there. Private Hill's artistic sensibilities are evident in his thoughtful pose and consideration of the scene before him, adding an extra layer of depth to this historical image. This photograph is not only a valuable document of the past but also a testament to the human connection we have with the natural world and the beauty that can be found in even the most industrial of landscapes.
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