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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

'In Beddington Park'

1853

Albumen print | 12.0 x 17.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906080

Photograph of a view of Beddington Park in South London. A path runs from the foreground, left, to the centre background. Trees stand on either side of the path. In the middle ground, on the right, stands a man with a horse drawn carriage.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 12.0 x 17.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • Beddington [Greater London]
                • Beddington Park [London]
              • Croydon [London]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Town planning, landscapes and gardens
        • Parks (public promenades, municipal, urban)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Horse drawn vehicles
          • Simple transport
            • Carriages
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs