The shop was owned by the Gibson family, and was opened c1834, and closed c1978. J. P. Gibson, b.1838, became a notable photographer of archaeology, and helped to develop an artist style of photography in the late 19th century. The shop front was saved by the Science Museum in London, as the building was due for demolition, and is currently on display.
This is part of the Sub Series: UXC01/01/01 Series of 35mm negatives showing English architecture; within the Series: UXC01/01 Series of negatives showing English architecture; within the Collection: UXC01 Ursula Clark Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Clark, Ursula
Hanoverian Shop
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