Leicester Imperial glories
Victorian architecture became ever more grandiose during the course of the Queen’s long reign (1837-1901). It reflected ever-increasing pride as Great Britain extended its imperial reach. India was deemed to be the Jewel in the Crown, and Queen Victoria herself was bestowed the title of Empress of India. Indian Mughal elements began to be reflected in contemporary civic buildings too. Leicester’s Town Hall and Town Hall Square of 1876-78 echo the full scale of Victorian pride and confidence. The building and tower were designed by Francis Hames, while Sir Israel Hart, a former mayor, gifted the ornate granite fountain.
January 2015
Rollei 35 camera
Fujichrome 100 film.
Leicester Imperial glories
Victorian architecture became ever more grandiose during the course of the Queen’s long reign (1837-1901). It reflected ever-increasing pride as Great Britain extended its imperial reach. India was deemed to be the Jewel in the Crown, and Queen Victoria herself was bestowed the title of Empress of India. Indian Mughal elements began to be reflected in contemporary civic buildings too. Leicester’s Town Hall and Town Hall Square of 1876-78 echo the full scale of Victorian pride and confidence. The building and tower were designed by Francis Hames, while Sir Israel Hart, a former mayor, gifted the ornate granite fountain.
January 2015
Rollei 35 camera
Fujichrome 100 film.