Bridge at Buccleugh Dock, Barrow in Furness, early 1900s

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Bridge at Buccleugh Dock, Barrow in Furness, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Barrow Buccleugh Dock Furness Shipyard

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This vintage photograph, taken in the early 1900s, showcases the Bridge at Buccleugh Dock in Barrow-in-Furness, a quintessential scene from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era of industrial innovation and maritime prowess. The photograph features the bridge that spans the entrance to Buccleugh Dock, a vital gateway to the bustling port of Barrow-in-Furness. The bridge, with its intricate ironwork and tall, sturdy pillars, stands as a testament to the engineering skills of the time. The dock, bustling with activity, is filled with ships of various sizes and shapes, their masts and sails silhouetted against the backdrop of the sky. The photograph also reveals the grandeur of the shipyard, with its cranes and other machinery, which were instrumental in the construction and repair of these magnificent vessels. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a lantern slide, suggesting that this photograph was once used for educational or entertainment purposes. Barrow-in-Furness, located in Cumbria, England, was a thriving industrial town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its strategic location on the coast made it an ideal site for shipbuilding and the production of iron and steel. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the town and the vital role it played in the maritime and industrial landscape of the time.

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