Cushion : Laying Railway Track 30S
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Laying Railway Track 30S
Workmen laying a railway track Date: 1930s
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Media ID 14295413
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Gravel Laying Pylon Sleeper Track Wheelbarrow Workmen
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the determination and hard labor involved in the construction of a railway line in the 1930s. The image features a group of workmen, dressed in heavy coats and hats, laying railway tracks in a rural setting. In the foreground, one worker carefully positions a sleeper, or railroad tie, while another hammers it into place with a sledgehammer. A third workman stands nearby, holding a wheelbarrow filled with gravel, ready to help lay the next section of track. In the background, a pylon supports the overhead power lines that will soon provide electricity to power the trains. The scene is peaceful, yet the industrious atmosphere is palpable as the men work in unison to lay the foundation for modern transportation. The rough terrain, covered in gravel and small stones, speaks to the challenging conditions faced by the workers. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the expansion of railway networks transformed the way people traveled and connected communities across Britain. The image is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and teamwork required to build the intricate web of tracks that would come to define the country's transport infrastructure.
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