Greetings Card : Sir Charles Fox - 2
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Sir Charles Fox - 2
SIR CHARLES FOX Engineer, whose projects included the construction of Paxtons Crystal Palace : he lived at Blackheath where our Library is located. Date: 1810 - 1874
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1810 1874 Blackheath Crystal Engineer Included Lived Located Paxton Projects
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of historical charm to your greetings with our Media Storehouse range of cards featuring "Sir Charles Fox - 2" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This elegant design showcases Sir Charles Fox, the esteemed 19th-century engineer known for his iconic projects, including the construction of Paxton's Crystal Palace. With a rich connection to our library's local history, as Sir Charles Fox once resided at Blackheath, this card is the perfect way to express thoughtfulness and appreciation. Impress your loved ones with a piece of the past, and let the beauty of history unfold with every greeting.
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.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sir Charles Fox (1810-1874): A Visionary Engineer of Blackheath and the Crystal Palace Sir Charles Fox, an esteemed engineer of the Victorian era, is depicted in this photograph. Born in 1810, Fox's innovative mind and unwavering dedication to engineering left an indelible mark on history. The image, taken in the early to mid-1800s, captures the intellectual and determined gaze of a man who would go on to shape the future. Fox's most notable achievement was his involvement in the construction of the Crystal Palace, an architectural marvel designed by Joseph Paxton. This iconic structure, which opened in 1851, housed the Great Exhibition in London and showcased the latest technological advancements of the time. Fox's engineering expertise was crucial to the project's success, as he oversaw the construction of the palace's complex iron framework. The photograph also reveals that Sir Charles Fox was a proud resident of Blackheath, where our library now stands. The connection between the engineer and the community adds a rich layer of history to our institution. Fox's legacy extends beyond the Crystal Palace, as he was also responsible for various other engineering projects, including the construction of the South Eastern Railway and the improvement of London's sewage system. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the visionary mind and indomitable spirit of Sir Charles Fox. His contributions to engineering and the development of London during the Victorian era continue to inspire and influence the world we live in today.
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