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COAL / RHONDDA FETE
Fete in celebration of Winning the Coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale Railway Date: 1851
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1851 Celebration Coal Days Fete Fetes Gala Rhondda Taff Vale Winning
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of the Rhondda Fete from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the excitement of the crowd as they celebrate the winning of coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale Railway in 1851. This beautifully detailed print transports you to a bygone era, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Perfect for history enthusiasts, art collectors, or those who appreciate the rich industrial heritage of Wales.
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 evocative photograph captures the spirit of community and industry that defined the Rhondda Valley in South Wales during the mid-19th century. The image depicts a bustling fete held in celebration of the successful extraction of coal from the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale Railway in 1851. The Taff Vale Railway, a vital artery of transportation and commerce, had recently opened, connecting the coal pits of the Rhondda Valley with the larger markets of the industrialized world. The fete, a popular form of community gathering during this era, is filled with excitement and joy. Men in work clothes, their faces etched with the marks of toil, mingle with women in colorful dresses and children in their Sunday best. A lively procession winds its way through the crowd, led by a brass band playing triumphant tunes. At the heart of the celebration, a large banner proclaims the victory of the coal miners and the railway workers, their collective efforts having yielded a valuable resource that would fuel the Industrial Revolution and shape the future of the region. The coal wagons in the background serve as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that made this achievement possible. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the Rhondda Valley was at the forefront of industrial progress, and the spirit of camaraderie and determination was a driving force behind the community's success.
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