Environmental Graffiti

Stonehenge As Seen in 1867

Photographs of Stonehenge were published in 1867 by England's Ordnance Survey under the auspices of Colonel Sir Henry James. He was a strong believer that photography should be a major tool for mapping and survey work. The shots shown here provide a glimpse of the photographic capabilities of the 19th Century while offering an opportunity to reflect on the chronology of a truly iconic landmark.

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