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Fine Art Print : The new Ford plant at Bridgend is so large that workers use bicycles to get around
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The new Ford plant at Bridgend is so large that workers use bicycles to get around
The new Ford plant at Bridgend is so large that workers use bicycles to get around.
Picture shows Mr Mike Keohane of Porthcawl (LEFT) and Mr John Preece of Ogmore - by - Sea (RIGHT) having a chat as they meet on their travels.
Picture taken 21st December 1979
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Bridgend
Wales
B/W Print
Media ID 21852750
© Mirrorpix
1979 Bicycles Factory Ford Manufacturers
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the iconic image of the new Ford plant at Bridgend. This captivating photograph, taken by Mirrorpix, showcases the vastness of the industrial complex with two workers, Mr Mike Keohane and Mr John Preece, making their way around on bicycles. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the history of Ford and South Wales into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1979, we catch a glimpse of the immense scale of the new Ford plant at Bridgend. The sheer size of the factory is so vast that workers have resorted to using bicycles as their preferred mode of transportation within its sprawling grounds. As we observe Mr Mike Keohane and Mr John Preece in conversation, it becomes evident that these two individuals are not merely colleagues but also friends who have crossed paths during their travels on their trusty bicycles. The image encapsulates an era when industry and manufacturing were at the forefront of economic growth. It serves as a testament to the ambition and innovation driving Ford's operations during this period. The presence of bicycles highlights both practicality and camaraderie among workers navigating such a colossal workspace. This photograph transports us back to a time when factories symbolized progress, employment opportunities, and technological advancements. It offers us a glimpse into an industrial landscape where hard work was met with friendship amidst the hustle and bustle. As we reflect upon this snapshot from history, it reminds us how far we have come in terms of automation and efficiency within modern-day factories. Nevertheless, it also evokes nostalgia for an era when personal connections were forged through chance encounters like those captured between Mr Keohane and Mr Preece on their bicycle journeys through Ford's monumental plant in Bridgend.
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