Chamberlaine-Brothers, held at the Record Office library, under the number C.779.CHA. Much is made of the luxury of the surroundings, and the general high class standard of the studios – it is clear, however, that the passing of time (and also of course the advancement of photographic technology) makes what was considered a ‘natural expression’ then, and what would be now, is somewhat different!įor further information on Graham and other Warwickshire photographers, see Warwickshire Photographers 1843-1940 by R.J. 1902 (CR734/20) boasts of their three Portrait Studios, one equipped with electric light. 6 Parade, expanding into the next door premises as he became more successful. Robert Graham opened a studio at 7A Upper Parade Leamington in 1873, later moving to York Terrace and ending up at no. Nonetheless, over 5,000 of the negatives were able to be rescued and have been preserved at the Record Office, under catalogue number CR 2555. Unfortunately, many of the negatives were unable to be saved as they were too badly damaged by the damp conditions in which they had been living. It was claimed that this was one of the largest surviving collections from a 19 th century photographer, although how they had ended up there nobody knew. Mark Booth, archivist at the time, said the photos could be acknowledged as Graham Studios pictures, as many of the props were the same as those used on previously identified Graham photos. They spent a week clearing out the cellar and this was no small task, given that the negatives were stacked up to five feet high! The owner of the building contacted local historian Bill Gibbons, who in turn got hold of the staff at the Warwickshire County Record Office. This was no exaggeration either, there were anywhere between 40,000 and 50,000. It was highly unlikely that they expected to find what they did.īehind the wall were thousands upon thousands of glass plate negatives. In April 1987, builders were working on 16 Augusta Place and broke through a bricked up wall to a cellar. He rubbed the lamp, and the genie reappeared, this time Aladdin commanded, “I want you to send this magician to a faraway place from where he could never come back nor harm anyone.Warwickshire County Record Office reference CR 734/20 The magician was surprised to see Aladdin, and before he could guess his next move, Aladdin quickly jumped and grabbed the magic lamp from the table. He also saw that the magician was also present there and next to his table was his magic lamp. He enters the Cave of Wonders, where he meets a sentient magic carpet and is commanded to only get a magic lamp. The old man reveals a secret exit, and Aladdin escapes with him and follows him into the desert. And in the next instant, Aladdin was transported to the desert where his palace and family was.Īladdin was glad to see that his wife and his mother were safe. In prison, Aladdin meets an old man (who is actually Jafar in disguise) who mentions a cave filled with treasure and that he needs Aladdin to enter it. He asked the genie to take him to his princess. He rubbed the ring, and another genie appeared. He remembered the ring which the magician had given him which could still help him. Suddenly it struck him that the evil-minded magician would have done something to take the revenge on him. When Aladdin came, he was shocked to find that his palace, princess, and mother were missing. On getting the lamp, the magician started rubbing it, and immediately the genie appeared, he asked the genie to move Aladdin’s palace from the current place to a faraway desert. Aladdin’s wife, unaware that Aladdin’s lamp was magical, gave it away to the magician while Aladdin was not around. On hearing about all this, the magician came to Aladdin’s palace pretending to be an old man who deals with old lamps. Soon, Aladdin got married to the princess, the daughter of the Sultan and they were very happy together. In a very short period, Aladdin became quite famous all over his country! He was known for his kindness and good deeds. Instantly his old hut transformed into a beautiful palace with all the riches and luxuries. For his second wish, Aladdin asked the genie to build him a palace with all the riches. After narrating the entire story to his mother once again, Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and the genie reappeared before him. He also told her about the magic lamp and the genie who helped him get back home from the cave. Aladdin told his mother everything about the merchant and how he left him alone in that forbidden cave. On seeing Aladdin back, his mother became very happy, and they both hugged each other. Immediately Aladdin was home with his mother.
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