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Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition (engraving)
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Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition (engraving)
1611077 Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steeles Cottage, Haverstock-Hill, in Course of Demolition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1867.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23410578
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Course Of Demolition Haverstock Hill Historic Houses Sir Richard Steele
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This engraving captures the poignant moment of Sir Richard Steele's Cottage in Haverstock-Hill being demolished. The image, created by an unknown English artist from the 19th century, showcases the delicate architecture of this historic house as it succumbs to destruction. Sir Richard Steele, a renowned writer and politician, once called this cottage his home. Its walls have witnessed countless literary masterpieces being penned and political discussions shaping the course of history. Now, however, time has caught up with this cherished abode. The engraving portrays a scene filled with both melancholy and curiosity. The viewer is transported back to May 1867 when The Illustrated London News featured this illustration. One can almost hear the echoes of hammers striking against stone as workers dismantle what was once a sanctuary for creativity and intellectual discourse. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded that even great structures must yield to progress. Yet there is also a sense of loss - an intangible connection severed between past and present. This image serves as a testament to our ever-changing world where nothing remains untouched by time's relentless march forward. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder allows us to preserve these moments frozen in time – snapshots that encapsulate not only physical spaces but also emotions tied to them. Let us cherish these glimpses into history so that they may continue inspiring generations yet unborn
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