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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

'Leicester's Buildings, Kenilworth Castle'

1865 copy after an original of 1853

Albumen print | 19.7 x 16.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906044

Photograph of a view of Kenilworth Castle, depicting the section built by Robert, Earl of Leicester (1532-88) in the 16th century. The view includes the outer walls of two towers with recesses where windows would have been situated and a slope with a curtain wall.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • 19.7 x 16.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Warwickshire [England]
              • Kenilworth [Warwickshire]
                • Kenilworth Castle [Kenilworth]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Castles
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