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The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving)
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The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving)
583640 The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday; from The Illustrated London News, 19 May 1866); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
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The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday
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is a captivating engraving that transports us back to 19th century London, specifically May 19,1866. This powerful image captures the chaos and turmoil that engulfed Lombard Street during a financial crisis. The architecture of the bank buildings lining the street stands tall and imposing, symbolizing their importance and influence. In this bustling scene, a crowd has gathered outside one of these banks, anxiously discussing the failures and problems plaguing the city's financial institutions. A variety of horses can be seen amidst the chaos – racehorses, ponies, shire horses – representing different facets of society affected by this crisis. The panic is palpable as people scramble to find answers or seek refuge from impending disaster. Carriages rush through narrow streets while others are left abandoned in their haste to escape. Amidst it all, an animal farm adds an unexpected touch to this urban setting. This engraving was originally published in The Illustrated London News, capturing a moment frozen in time when fear gripped both bankers and ordinary citizens alike. It serves as a reminder of how fragile our economic systems can be and how quickly panic can spread within them. "The Panic in the City - scene in Lombard Street on Friday" offers us not only a glimpse into history but also prompts reflection on our own modern-day financial crises and their far-reaching consequences for society at large.
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