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Fine Art Print : Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
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Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
Railway construction, showing demolition of the Worship Street Gas Works to make way for Great Eastern Railway extension to Broad Street, London.
1871
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Media ID 23269354
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1871 Arches Broad Demolition Extension Gasworks Navvies Navvy Railways Rubble Workman Workmen Worship
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an illustration of the Railway construction in Broad Street, London, 1871. Witness the transformation of the city as the Worship Street Gas Works make way for the Great Eastern Railway extension. This captivating image, originally published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past, perfect for railway enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of historical documentation. Bring this piece of history into your home and add character to your walls.
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 30.1cm (21" x 11.9")
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 photograph, taken by an unknown artist for the Illustrated London News in 1871, offers a glimpse into the dynamic and transformative world of Victorian railway construction. The image depicts the ongoing extension of the Great Eastern Railway (GER) towards Broad Street in London, marking a significant expansion of the city's transportation network. The scene is set against the backdrop of the demolition of Worship Street Gas Works, a testament to the relentless progress of industrialization. The gas works, with their towering chimneys and maze of pipes, have been reduced to rubble, making way for the new railway line. The arches of the gas works, now empty and crumbling, stand in stark contrast to the bustling activity of the railway construction site. Navvies, or railway workmen, are seen at work, their faces etched with determination and focus as they toil to lay the tracks and build the railway arches. The scene is a symphony of movement and industry, with horses and carts transporting materials, steam engines hissing in the background, and the clang of hammers echoing through the air. The photograph captures the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the 1870s, a time when the railway network was rapidly expanding and transforming the way people traveled and connected with each other. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity required to build the infrastructure that would shape the future of transportation in London and beyond.
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