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The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving)
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The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving)
1614286 The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 October 1885.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22853656
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Free Trade Hall Great Meeting Manchester Ship Canal Public Meetings Public Speaking Waterways
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This engraving, titled "The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, this print captures the essence of a monumental event that unfolded on October 17,1885. Intriguingly detailed and masterfully executed, this artwork showcases the bustling scene inside the iconic Free-Trade Hall. The hall is packed with individuals who have gathered for a public meeting regarding the ambitious project of constructing the Manchester Ship Canal. This waterway would connect Manchester to Liverpool, revolutionizing trade and transportation in England's industrial heartland. As we delve into this image, we witness passionate public speakers addressing an eager audience. Their animated gestures and expressive faces convey their dedication to promoting free trade and advocating for progress through this groundbreaking canal project. Every element within this engraving tells a story - from the grand architecture of Free-Trade Hall to its ornate chandeliers illuminating every corner of the room. It transports us back in time when such gatherings were pivotal moments shaping society's future. "The Manchester Ship Canal, Great Meeting in the Free-Trade Hall" serves as both a historical record and an artistic masterpiece. It reminds us of how human determination can shape landscapes and transform communities for generations to come.
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