Victoria Tower and Beacon Wall Art Print
Victoria Tower and Beacon Wall Art Print.
This high-quality photographic print is available in three paper options to suit your personal taste and style.
Choose from Lustre Photographic, a semi-matt finish with a soft, speckled sheen, Gloss Photographic, an ultra gloss finish that adds extra contrast to your images, or Hahnemühle Fine Art PhotoRag 308gsm, a smooth, matt paper that gives each image a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth with its lightly defined surface.
The print will be supplied with a 1/4inch white border unless otherwise specified.
If you will be displaying the print behind glass/plexiglass the matt and lustre finishes are recommended to reduce any glare.
Available in sizes up to 24" x 16" ready for you to mount and frame as desired
The use of acid-free papers and archival inks ensures that your print will last a lifetime without fading or loss of color.
Castle Hill in Huddersfield is a site steeped in history, folklore, and local charm. At its summit stands the iconic Victoria Tower, built in 1899 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
The hill has long been a beacon of history and legend - quite literally, as it was once used for signal fires to warn of danger.
Ancient stone remains suggest the site was inhabited as far back as the Bronze Age, with an Iron Age hillfort later constructed here. Folklore even claims that giants once roamed the hill!
Today, the views from Castle Hill stretch across Huddersfield and beyond, making it a beloved landmark and a powerful symbol of the town’s heritage.
With both Victoria Tower and the beacon in view, this blue hour photo captures the essence of Castle Hill at its finest. The twilight tones cast a serene glow, while the fire beacon in the foreground reminds us of the hill’s ancient role as a place of signal and protection. This image is a perfect way to bring Huddersfield’s heritage into your space. Ideal for history lovers and those who appreciate the beauty of Yorkshire’s landscapes!