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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Entrance to Hyde Park and Apsley House

c. 1863

Albumen print | 10.2 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2932787

Photograph of a street scene in central London, depicting the entrance to Hyde Park Corner and Apsley House. On the left are buildings featuring neo-classical architecture and Corinthian columns. In the middle of the street stands an island with a lamp post. There are coaches and pedestrians on the street.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Decimus Burton (1800-81)
  • 10.2 x 13.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster [London]
                  • Hyde Park Corner [London]
                  • Apsley House [London]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Horse drawn vehicles
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs