The Hardmans' House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Hardmans' House, 59 Rodney Street |
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E. Chambré Hardman's studio
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| Town or city | Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°23′59.4″N 2°58′25.8″W / 53.399833°N 2.973833°W |
The Hardmans' House is a special place located at 59 Rodney Street in Liverpool, England. It is owned by the National Trust, a charity that protects important places. This house was once the home and photography studio of a famous photographer, E. Chambré Hardman.
The National Trust took over the property in 2003. Today, you can visit the house to see where E. Chambré Hardman worked and lived. It is like stepping back in time to explore his photography studio, his home, and a huge collection of his pictures.
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What is The Hardmans' House?
The Hardmans' House is a type of building called a Georgian terraced house. This means it was built during the Georgian period (1714-1830) and is part of a row of similar houses. From 1947 to 1988, it was both the home and workplace for photographer E. Chambré Hardman.
His wife, Margaret Hardman, was also a photographer and his business partner. She lived and worked there until she passed away in 1969. The house shows how they lived and created their amazing photographs.
Exploring the Photography Studio
When you visit The Hardmans' House, you can see the actual studio where E. Chambré Hardman took many of his famous pictures. You can also explore the darkroom. This is a special, dark room where photographers used to develop their film and print their photos. It's a fascinating look at how photography was done before digital cameras existed.
The Hardman Photographic Collection
The house holds a very large collection of photographs taken by E. Chambré Hardman. These pictures show many different things. Some are portraits of people who lived in Liverpool. Others capture the city itself, showing its buildings and streets. There are also beautiful landscape photos of the countryside around Liverpool.
External links
- The Hardmans' House at the National Trust
