Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
OSCAR GUSTAV REJLANDER (1814-75)
'The oldest house in Lichfield'
1856Salted paper print | 16.2 x 18.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2932754
Photograph of a black and white building with the timbers visible alongside the white walls in the town of Lichfield, built in 1510.
During the Civil War, the house was used as a prison to incarcerate both Royalist and Parliamentarian troops. In the 19th Century, Lichfield House served as a coal merchants's shop and a milliner's shop. In 1936, the house was opened to the public as a cafe and still serves this purpose today.
During the Civil War, the house was used as a prison to incarcerate both Royalist and Parliamentarian troops. In the 19th Century, Lichfield House served as a coal merchants's shop and a milliner's shop. In 1936, the house was opened to the public as a cafe and still serves this purpose today.
Creator(s)
Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1814-75) (photographer)
16.2 x 18.0 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Staffordshire [England]
- Lichfield [Staffordshire]
- Staffordshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Buildings
- Architecture
- Places
