Sloane Square, Chelsea

View of Sloane Square, looking towards Sloane Street, Chelsea. The Arts and Crafts Holy Trinity Church is prominent in the centre of the frame. Broom demonstrates her interest in the inclusion of people and everyday activity in order to bring the image to life. She produced a series of street views to sell as picture postcards; the popular format being her primary commercial output.

Christina Broom, trading as Mrs Albert Broom, was a pioneering professional photographer and is considered to be the UK's first woman press photographer. Broom's extensive photographic work spans the activities of the suffrage movement in London, street views, military figures and actions of the Household Division including the First World War period, sporting events and the Royal Family.