Fine Art Print : Chimney demolition at Hayle, Cornwall
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Chimney demolition at Hayle, Cornwall
Chimney demolition at Hayle, Cornwall.
circa 1980s
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Media ID 14411787
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power and beauty of industrial transformation with our Fine Art Print of Chimney Demolition at Hayle, Cornwall, by renowned photographer Andrew Besley. Captured in the 1980s through Mary Evans Picture Library, this evocative image showcases the dramatic moment of a chimney's collapse, leaving a striking contrast between the past and the present. Add this captivating print to your home or office décor and ignite conversations about the passage of time and the evolution of industry.
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 35.5cm x 51.4cm (14" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a group of brave men in hard hats and high-visibility vests gather at the base of a towering chimney in Hayle, Cornwall, in the 1980s. The industrial landscape of Hayle, with its chimneys and factories, had long been a symbol of the region's rich mining and manufacturing heritage. But now, the era of heavy industry was coming to an end, and this chimney was one of many that were being demolished. The men in the photograph prepare for the controlled demolition of the chimney, each one carefully checking their equipment. One man holds a detonator box in his hands, his fingers poised over the wires that will trigger the explosives. Another man wears ear protection, no doubt to shield himself from the deafening noise that will soon follow. The chimney itself looms tall and imposing in the background, its once-red brickwork now weathered and worn. The sky above is overcast, adding to the sense of impending change and transformation. The demolition of this chimney was not only a symbol of the end of an era, but also a reminder of the risks and challenges that came with the industrial world. Despite the dangers, the men in the photograph seem focused and determined, their expressions a mix of concentration and anticipation. The demolition of this chimney was a complex and carefully planned operation, requiring precision and expertise. And when the moment comes, the explosion will be a powerful reminder of the raw power of industry and the human ingenuity that drives it forward. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, and the way in which industrial landscapes have shaped the history and identity of places like Hayle, Cornwall. It also serves as a reminder of the men and women who worked in these industries, and the risks they took to build and maintain them. The demolition of this chimney may have marked the end of an era, but it also paved the way for new opportunities and new beginnings.
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