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Greetings Card : Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard
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Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard
Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Financed largely by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803), the 10 mile (16 km) length of canal linking his coal mines at Worsley to the city of Manchester opened in 1761. In 1766 a 30 mile (50 km) extension was opened from Manchester to Liverpool. This was the first British canal to be completely man-made. The engineer for the project was James Brindley (1716-1772)
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite Greetings Card from Media Storehouse. Featuring a captivating image of a barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell in Salford, Greater Manchester, circa 1794. This stunning artwork, created by Robert Pollard and James Brindley, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the engineering marvel of the time. Financed by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater, this card is a perfect blend of history and beauty. Send this card to your loved ones and transport them to an era of grand canals and industrial innovation.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in British history - the barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell in Salford, Greater Manchester. Created by artist Robert Pollard, this image showcases the remarkable engineering feat of the Bridgewater Canal, financed by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater. The canal, stretching 10 miles from Worsley to Manchester and opened in 1761, revolutionized transportation during the Industrial Revolution. It was an extraordinary accomplishment as it was entirely man-made under the guidance of engineer James Brindley. In 1766, a groundbreaking extension connected Manchester to Liverpool over a distance of 30 miles. In this scene frozen in time, we witness a barge gracefully traversing the aqueduct against a backdrop of industrial progress. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to every detail captured by Pollard's skilled hand. This print serves as a testament to Britain's ingenuity and determination during this transformative period. It symbolizes not only advancements in transportation but also highlights how coal mining played an integral role in shaping Greater Manchester's landscape and economy. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back to the eighteenth century when canals were at their peak importance for trade and communication. It is through prints like these that we can appreciate our rich heritage and marvel at human achievements that have shaped our world today.
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