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New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry (engraving)
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New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry (engraving)
1620038 New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 October 1861.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23554588
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Birkenhead Ferries Landing Stage Liverpool Merseyside
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This engraving, titled "New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the bustling maritime scene of Liverpool. The image showcases a significant development in transportation infrastructure as it depicts the newly constructed landing stage at Woodside Ferry. The print exudes an air of excitement and progress, with ferries gracefully gliding across the River Mersey towards their destination. The artist's attention to detail is commendable, capturing every intricate architectural element of the landing stage and its surroundings. The Illustrated London News featured this illustration on October 12,1861, providing readers with an insight into this remarkable engineering feat. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and highlights how advancements in transportation were transforming cities like Birkenhead. As we gaze upon this historical artwork today, we are transported back to a time when ferry travel was not only essential but also celebrated. This engraving reminds us of the vital role that waterways played in connecting communities and facilitating trade during this era. Bridgeman Images has preserved this piece from their Fine Art Finder collection, allowing us to appreciate both its artistic merit and historical significance. Through this evocative print, we can immerse ourselves in the past while marveling at how far our society has come since then.
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