Original description by George Birch in 1894
The Horse Guards, Whitehall, is the office of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. It was erected in 1753, and was originally used as a guard-house for Whitehall Palace, a circumstance to which it owes it's name. Two mounted Life Guards are posted as sentinels here every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the business of relieving guard takes place hourly. A passage through the Horse Guards to St. Jame’s Park is much used by pedestrians, but is not open to carriages except those of Royalty and a few privileged persons.
Geolocation
Subject at centre of picture: TQ 3008 8009
Camera position: TQ 3013 8010 approx.
Camera height: 6ft
View angle: 70° approx.
Focal length (35mm equiv): 26mm approx.
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Technical information
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