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Fine Art Print : Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839
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Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839
Entrance to the locomotive engine house, Camden Town, London, 1839. Scene during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway. Under the guidance of chief engineer Robert Stephenson, the 112 mile line running from Curzon Street station in Birmingham to Euston station in London, took 20, 000 men almost five years to complete. The railway was finally completed on 17th September 1838, becoming the first railway into London
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Bourne Camden Camden Town Civil Engineering Construction Engine House John Cooke Railway Track Robert Stephenson Steam Engine Steam Locomotive Stephenson Train Historica Graphica Collection London And Birmingham Railway
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Entrance to the Locomotive Engine House at Camden Town, London, 1839. Witness the historic moment during the construction of the London & Birmingham Railway. This captivating image from Heritage Images transports you to a bygone era, perfect for adding character and charm to any room in your home or office. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are professionally printed on premium paper, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life. Order yours today and relive the past with every glance.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the entrance to the locomotive engine house in Camden Town, London, in 1839. The scene showcases a significant moment during the construction of the groundbreaking London & Birmingham Railway. Led by esteemed chief engineer Robert Stephenson, this monumental project spanned an impressive 112 miles from Curzon Street station in Birmingham to Euston station in London. It took nearly five years and employed around 20,000 dedicated men to complete this remarkable feat of civil engineering. The railway's completion on September 17th, 1838 marked a historic milestone as it became the first railway into London. In this image, we witness a bustling atmosphere with men going about their tasks amidst billowing smoke and steam engines. The vibrant color adds depth and life to this engraving by John Cooke Bourne from the Historica Graphica Collection. As we admire this piece of history frozen in time, let us appreciate not only the physical construction but also the human effort behind it all. This photograph serves as a testament to both technological advancement and collective determination that shaped transportation forevermore.
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