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The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving)
1627660 The Manchester Ship Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 December 1893.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22262232
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chairman Docks Eastham Locks Manchester Manchester Ship Canal Manchester Ship Canal Company Waterways
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The Manchester Ship Canal - A Gateway to Maritime Prosperity
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. This engraving, created by the English School in the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and significance of The Manchester Ship Canal. As one's eyes wander across this intricate print, they are transported back to a time when ships gracefully sailed through its waters, docks bustled with activity, and locks facilitated smooth transitions for vessels. The image showcases the impressive entrance of The Manchester Ship Canal, an engineering marvel that revolutionized trade and transportation in northern England. Lord Egerton of Tatton, Chairman of the Manchester Ship Canal Company at that time, envisioned this waterway as a vital link connecting Manchester to global markets. His vision became reality as countless ships navigated these very waters. Notable landmarks such as Runcorn Viaduct and Eastham can be spotted along this bustling canal route. These structures stand testament to human ingenuity and determination in conquering nature's obstacles. The print serves as a reminder of how The Manchester Ship Canal transformed not only commerce but also the lives of those living in its vicinity. It brought prosperity to the region while cementing Manchester's status as an industrial powerhouse during the Victorian era. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are reminded of our ancestors' relentless pursuit for progress and their ability to shape landscapes according to their needs. This engraving encapsulates both beauty and functionality—a timeless tribute to an extraordinary feat accomplished over a century ago.
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