B/W print; a street scene, 'Theatreland' and the Strand, 1906
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/45004 |
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| Description | A high angle view of a heavily congested traffic scene on the Strand, mainly consisting of a build up of Garden Seat Horse buses, with passengers seated on the top decks. The buses carry advertisements for plays at London theatres - see notes below. The large building on the corner of the Aldwych is the Gaiety Theatre. The street is busy with pedestrians. Note the uncompleted state of the Aldwych, which was still being redeveloped. |
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| Dates | Jan 1906 |
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| Photograph number | Ukn |
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| Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height mmWidth mmDescriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text Advert on bus: Nestle's MilkOn building: Gaiety Theatre. The Spring Chicken
On building: Smith & SonsDesign Attribute Value Shot high exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, Jan 1906 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Westminster,Location Strand, WC2