The Tumbling Itchen in Winchester

DESCRIPTION: This pre-publication image [note ‘Specimen Illustration’] is a vintage illustration titled "The Itchen tumbling along the eastern boundary of Winchester," depicting a scene along the River Itchen in Winchester, England.  Location: The scene shows the City Bridge, also known as Soke Bridge or St Swithun Bridge, spanning the River Itchen.  Historical Context: The illustration is from the 1904 book "The Old Road" by Hilaire Belloc, which details historical routes across southern England.  Key Features: The image features the arched stone bridge, traditional riverside buildings, and a peaceful water scene typical of early 20th-century artistic depictions of the area. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 17 x 19.5 CREATORS: W Hyde PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: 1904 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Places PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.