Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
The "Arcades" Horticultural Gardens. South Kensington
1862Albumen print | 12.8 x 18.7 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2932803
Photograph of one of the Arcade buildings built around the borders of the Royal Horticulutural Gardens, South Kensington. The building is formed of loggias with a stone balustrade on the roof. Steps lead up to the Arcade from the garden.
The Prince Consort was instrumental in the design of the Italianate Arcades, even to the point of choosing the make and colour of the bricks used in their construction. As well as providing a sheltered border walk around the gardens, terracotta statues were intended to be placed under the loggias.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Horticultural Society of LondonRoyal Horticultural Society [London]12.8 x 18.7 cm (image) (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
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- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- Kensington [London]
- South Kensington [London]
- Kensington [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Gardening
- Gardens
- Gardening
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Arcades
- Architectural design
- Architecture
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