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Diving for the Stolen Watches at Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
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Diving for the Stolen Watches at Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1610195 Diving for the Stolen Watches at Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving for the Stolen Watches at Blackfriars Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 March 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22558124
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blackfriars Bridge Diving Marine Salvage
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This photo print, titled "Diving for the Stolen Watches at Blackfriars Bridge" takes us back to 19th century London, where a daring act of marine salvage unfolds on the River Thames. The engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist and featured in The Illustrated London News on March 11,1865, showcases a scene filled with intrigue and suspense. In this dramatic illustration, we witness divers plunging into the murky depths of the river in search of stolen watches. Blackfriars Bridge serves as a backdrop to this thrilling pursuit of justice. As our eyes explore the image further, we are drawn to the meticulous details that bring this historical moment to life. The artist skillfully captures both the danger and determination etched across each diver's face as they navigate through treacherous waters. Their mission is clear – recover these precious timepieces that were snatched away from their rightful owners. This artwork not only highlights an act of bravery but also sheds light on London's bustling criminal underworld during that era. It reminds us how even in times gone by, people fought against injustice and sought to restore what was rightfully theirs. As we delve into this mesmerizing print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we find ourselves transported back in time - witnessing firsthand an extraordinary feat amidst stolen goods beneath Blackfriars Bridge.
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