Gezicht op de Bank of England te Londen 1887

"Gezicht op de Bank of England te Londen" (View of the Bank of England in London) is a stereoscopic photograph taken in 1887 by John Fillis Jarvis. The photograph, measuring 85 mm by 170 mm, captures a bustling street scene in front of the iconic Bank of England building. The image depicts a crowded street with horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and streetlights. The detailed architectural features of the Bank of England, a symbol of financial power, are also prominently displayed, showcasing Jarvis’s keen eye for capturing the urban landscape of late 19th-century London. This stereoscopic photograph offers a glimpse into the bustling daily life of the city and provides a historical record of the Bank of England’s appearance in the late 19th century.