ENGLAND Kent Sandwich Ancient Gate & Draw-bridge

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, Steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: 1842 Publisher: William Beattie, George Virtue, Ivy Lane, London Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches, (20 x 26 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: Green border around the print is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Original Narrative: Ancient Gate and Draw-bridge: Sandwich was originally enclosed by walls and partly fortified. It had eight gates, one of which, called Fisher's Gate, is considered by architects and antiquaries as well deserving of inspection, for the excellence of its design and workmanship. It illustrates a period when the craft had reached its zenith in this country, and when the templars-the Vaubans of their day-still exercised the mysteries of architecture. Ship-building and rope-making, as well as a foreign trade with Norway, Sweden, and Russia, in iron, timber, and hemp, are still carried on in Sandwich, though comparatively to a very small extent. The home trade, chiefly with Wales and Scotland, consists of flour, seed, hops, malt, fruit, &c.; but of the once celebrated woollen trade of Sandwich not a vestige is left. The weekly market-days are Wednesday and Saturday, with a cattle market every alternate Monday, and annual fairs on the second of October and fourth of December. The population is reduced to between three and four thousand. The earldom of Sandwich, conferred in 1609, for naval services, is hereditary in the noble family of Montague. The present peer of that name is the seventh in succession, with the second title of Viscount Hinchinbrooke. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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