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Photographic Print : Skeleton in the closet OP34901
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Skeleton in the closet OP34901
Aston Hall, Aston, Birmingham. This buildings was one of the first historic buildings to be used as a municipal visitor attraction. For a while this skeleton of a woman sat in the hidden room beneath the stairs. A porters chair swung on hinges and could be pinned back into place to conceal the space behind. Photographed by Percy Thomas Deakin between 1885-1905
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Media ID 13227984
© Historic England Archive
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Skeleton in the Closet OP34901" photographic print from Media Storehouse, showcasing the hauntingly beautiful artwork by Percy Thomas Deakin from Historic England. This evocative image was captured at Aston Hall, a historic building in Aston, Birmingham, which was among the first to be transformed into a municipal visitor attraction. With its rich history and intriguing past, this print is a mesmerizing addition to any space, igniting conversations and sparking the imagination. Embrace the allure of the unknown and bring a touch of history into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting print captures the macabre secret hidden within Aston Hall, Aston, Birmingham. Once a historic building turned municipal visitor attraction, this eerie skeleton of a woman sat undisturbed in the concealed room beneath the stairs. The photograph, taken by Percy Thomas Deakin between 1885-1905, transports us back to a time when secrets were carefully guarded and mysteries lurked behind closed doors. The image reveals an unsettling scene - a porters chair swings on hinges, cunningly designed to be pinned back into place and conceal the bone-filled space behind it. As we gaze upon this chilling sight, our imagination runs wild with questions about who this woman was and how she met her untimely demise. Aston Hall's dark history is brought to life through Deakin's lens. It serves as a reminder that even grand buildings have their hidden stories – tales of tragedy and intrigue that lie just out of sight. This photograph invites us to explore beyond what meets the eye; to delve into the shadows where secrets are kept. As we contemplate this image, let us remember that history holds many secrets waiting to be uncovered. Through photographs like these, we can catch glimpses of forgotten narratives and connect with those who came before us in ways unimaginable.
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