Sujet
Caves at Hastings: the Crypt, 1895. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Caves at Hastings: the Crypt, 1895. 'In 1814 Byron mentions "smuggling brandies and silk handkerchiefs " as among the delights of his visit to Hastings...To-day the only ones known to visitors are the "St. Clement's Caves," which lie under the West Hill...They appear to have been discovered some time in the twenties of the present century, by a Mr. Scott...[who] obtained...permission to enlarge the natural cavity, and in this subterranean summer-house he was wont to entertain his friends...[In] about 1830, "The Caves" were leased to a Mr. Golding, who excavated very extensively, and made of them a show-place for visitors. The earliest "Guide" in which their attractions are mentioned is dated 1835...in winter [they were opened] once a month, the darkness being dispelled by "two hundred candles." Illuminations for a private party cost thirty shillings - on public days the charge per head was sixpence...The caves are well worth a visit. In summer they are lighted up every day and evening...The aesthetic visitor, however, will do well to select a day when the dim recesses are lighted only by the cluster of half-a-dozen candles which the guide takes in his hand. The endless succession of Rembrandtish effects as the guide meanders is delightful'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.
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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM26A09_022
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Droits gérés
Format disponible
11,0Mo (1,4Mo) / 19,7cm x 13,9cm / 2332 x 1643 (300dpi)