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Devonshire Dock - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
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Devonshire Dock - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Devonshire Dock - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Date: circa 1910s
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Barrow Crane Cranes Cumbria Cumbrian Devonshire Dock Furness Manufacturing Moored Mooring Quay Quayside Shipbuilding Shipyard
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This print captures the bustling activity of Devonshire Dock in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria during the early 1910s. The image showcases a scene filled with industrial charm, as cranes tower over the quayside where ships are moored for construction and repair. The shipyard is a hive of activity, with workers busy at their tasks and machinery humming in the background.
The history of Devonshire Dock is rich with significance, as it played a key role in the shipbuilding industry that thrived in Cumbria during this time period. The sight of massive cranes looming overhead serves as a reminder of the skilled craftsmanship and hard work that went into building these vessels.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are transported back to an era when manufacturing was at its peak and industrialization was transforming communities like Barrow-in-Furness. The photo exudes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone age when Britain's maritime prowess was on full display.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online not only captures a moment in history but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Devonshire Dock and its contribution to Cumbria's industrial heritage. It is a reminder of how far we have come since those days, yet also an homage to the ingenuity and perseverance of those who came before us.
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