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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

OSCAR GUSTAV REJLANDER (1813-75)

'The oldest house in Lichfield'

1856

Salted 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.
  • Creator(s)

    Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75) (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]
    • History
      • History of Europe
        • History of England & Great Britain
          • England & Great Britain-History (House of Tudor 1485-1603)
            • England & Great Britain-History (Elizabeth I 1558-1603)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs