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#theRydePier

Ryde, from pier, Isle of Wight, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles England Isle of Wight

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002708249/

This image depicts a vintage postcard or photograph showing an expansive view from the Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight, England. The perspective is upward and somewhat angled, capturing both the pier extending out into calm waters as well as a distant cityscape with buildings under a bright sky. The colors are muted in sepia tones typical for aged photographs, suggesting it could be from around 1890 to 1900 based on historical context. Notable features include rows of benches and railings along the pier's edge, lampposts near its entrance, boats anchored at various distances away, a flag or marker in mid-water indicating possible navigational points for ships. In the background lies an extensive urban area with distinguishable landmarks such as spires from churches or towers that punctuate the skyline amidst residential and commercial structures of varying heights. The scene exudes a sense of calm maritime atmosphere common to coastal towns during this era, indicative perhaps of Ryde's significance in transport or tourism at the time depicted by L.O.W. Ryder, who seems associated with producing photochrom prints around 1895 as noted on the bottom right corner.

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