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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ATTRIBUTED TO CORPORAL CHURCH, ROYAL ENGINEERS (ACTIVE 1850S)

Building Stabling, Aldershot

c. 1857

Albumen print | 22.2 x 27.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500840

Photograph showing the inside of the stable during the construction of its wooden frame. Men are shown working on the central fence and on the roof beams, before the addition of the canvas.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Corporal Church, Royal Engineers (active 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB
  • 22.2 x 27.9 cm (image)

  • Building stabling. [Boulogne and Aldershot, c. late 1850s].

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Aldershot [Hampshire]
                • Aldershot Camp [Aldershot]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Stables
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs