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Reference Number (click to see whole series/group)15A13/1/2/80
Extent7 items
TitleIMAGE OF THREADNEEDLE STREET: STATUE OF ARIEL ABOVE TIVOLI CORNER
Date1930s - 1950s
DescriptionExterior view from above of the statue by Charles Wheeler. Part of Bank Buildings is also visible.

1) HOB/215-A. Verso: Photograph Number: J225. 'Taken for Governor Xmas '55 - not used. Given to Historical Records 6.2.55. Passed to News Summary.' Photographer's stamp has been obscured by tape. (212mm x 165mm). Although it has been marked 1955, it is clear the date 1939 has also been added and rubbed out.
2) HOB/215-A: Photograph Number: J225. Wider angle showing the whole dome. (209mm x 153mm)
3) HOB/215-A: Photograph Number: J225. Wider angle showing more of the buildings on either side. (152mm x 210mm)
4) HOB/215-B (204mm x 150mm)
5) HOB/215-C: Mounted print with subtitle 'Statue by Charles Wheeler RA Northwest corner of the Bank. (215mm x 176mm)
6) HOB/215-A: Large matte print. Verso: 'Photograph Number: J225'; Taken for Governor's Xmas card 1954. Not used. Passed to News Summary from Historical Records 6.2.55.
7) HOB/215-A: Large glossy print. Verso: 'Photograph Number: J225'; Taken for Governor's Xmas card 1954. Not used. Passed to News Summary from Historical Records 6.2.55.
Original ReferenceHOB 16
HOB/215
YearOpen2016
AuthorJoel, Humphrey
CopyrightBank of England Copyright
KeywordBronze; Sculpture [UK Archival Thesaurus]
PhysicalDescriptionPhotographic Print
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