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Inside the High Bridge, King's Lynn

Henry Baines, c. 1855

This painting shows a view of the High Bridge over the Purfleet, King's Lynn, looking west towards the Great Ouse River, into which the Purfleet drains. Several inhabitants can be seen in the painting, looking out of their dwelling on either side of the filthy Purfleet, which was used both as an open sewer and a source of drinking and washing water.

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Title of artwork, date

Inside the High Bridge, King's Lynn, c. 1855

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Oil on canvas;

Dimensions

33.5 x 30.5 cm

Grant

2250

Total cost

3750

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