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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    View across St James's Park of the Horse Guards

    c.1858

    Albumen print | 15.2 x 20.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906278

    Photograph taken across the expanse of St James's park in London, with trees dominating the foreground. A path with a fence on either side, winds through the park. On the left in the background stands the Horse Guards building and the clock tower standing on the left in the background.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 15.2 x 20.6 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater London [England]
                • London [Greater London]
                  • City of Westminster
                    • St James's Park [London]
                    • Whitehall [London]
                      • Horse Guards Parade [London]
                        • Horse Guards Building [London]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Town planning, landscapes and gardens
          • Parks (public promenades, municipal, urban)
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