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Victorian watercolour By George Parsons Norman 1840-191 browse these categories for related items... Directory: Fine Art:Paintings:Pre 1900: item # 771649 Please refer to our stock # 1 when inquiring.
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| This lovely watercolour depicts the Bishop Bridge on the River Wensum in Norwich. One can see the masts of the two wherries. The buildings beyond the bridge where demolished many years ago and replaced by the law courts. In the background is the famous Norwich Cathedral built in stone from caen in France. Bishops Bridge is the only surviving medieval bridge in the city. It was built in 1340, one of the oldest bridges still in use in England. A fortified gatehouse stood on the bridge until the 18th century, and the semi-circular projection you can see today is part of its outer turrets. In 1549 it became a battlefield, when Robert Kett's rebels fought royal troops. The rebels overcame the defenders, and ran amok through Norwich. You can see the arms of the city - a lion and castle - carved over a central arch; the Red Lion pub probably derives its name from this. Originally owned by monks, the prior was allowed to build houses on the bridge but had to allow access for people and their horses beside the arches. In 1393 it was handed over to the city. George Parsons Norman painted alot in East Anglia, this picture is typical of his style with the soft colour of stone highlighted by the afternoon sun. A beautiful picture by a popular Victorian artist. Size: Height: 50.7cm Width: 65.9cm | ||||||||
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