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Society ladies cycling in Hyde Park, London. From Vanity Fair London June 1896

Society ladies cycling in Hyde Park, London. From Vanity Fair London June 1896


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Society ladies cycling in Hyde Park, London. From Vanity Fair London June 1896

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1896 Bicycle Cycle Cycling Fair Hyde June Ladies Park Society Transport Vanity


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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > The Hyde

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a delightful scene from the bustling streets of London in June 1896. A group of elegant society ladies, adorned in their finest attire, can be seen gracefully cycling through the iconic Hyde Park. This snapshot from Vanity Fair London exudes an air of sophistication and represents a significant shift in societal norms. In an era when women's freedom was still limited by social conventions, this image showcases their determination to break free from traditional gender roles. The bicycle, a symbol of liberation and independence, becomes their vehicle for empowerment as they navigate through the park with confidence and grace. The fashionable women effortlessly balance themselves on their bicycles, showcasing not only their physical prowess but also their progressive mindset. As they pedal along the park's pathways, one cannot help but admire these trailblazers who dared to challenge societal expectations. This photograph serves as a testament to the changing times; it encapsulates both the spirit of progressiveness that swept across Victorian England and the timeless allure of Hyde Park itself. It is a reminder that even amidst rigid social structures, there were those who sought personal freedom and embraced new forms of transport like cycling. Preserved by Universal Images Group (UIG), this historical gem offers us a glimpse into an era where women began asserting themselves outside domestic confines - forever etching their mark on history's canvas.

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