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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    JG WHEELER

    Whippingham Church

    Apr 1863

    Albumen print | 17.0 x 20.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2932786

    Photograph of St Mildred's church, Whippingham on the Isle of Wight. Scaffolding is erected around the outer walls and building materials including wood and stone lie within the graveyard in the foreground.

    • Creator(s)

      JG Wheeler (photographer)

    • 17.0 x 20.6 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Isle of Wight [England]
                • Whippingham [Isle of Wight]
                  • St Mildred's Church [Whippingham]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
            • Christian church architecture
              • Churches
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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