The Emblem of the Cockney World

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "The Emblem of the Cockney World". Originally published in Picture Post Vol. 42, No. 2, January 8, 1949. Story titled "Life in the Elephant", about everyday life in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood. Caption in magazine reads: "Seven bridges point straight to it. Six traffic arteries meet at its heart, From the top of the pub, the elephant with its castle dominates London's liveliest domain."

Photographer's stamp on verso.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1991-5065/31
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 246 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford