Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Weather
The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes, enabling peaceful travel away from the jumbled traffic of weekend roads. The caption reads: There has been much talk of late of the neglect of the river. That ther is truth in the jeremiads of the boatmen cannot be denied; and needless to say, the motor-car has come in for the chief blame. It is hardly fair, however, to put everything down to this; for it is to be feared that the weather has also played a malignant part on occasion! Given sunny days, indeed, the waters of the Thames, more particularly, retain all their attractions, and it may be added that the motor-launch is gaining in popularity every year; is becoming, in fact, the car of the river. And to the motor launch must now be added the outboard motor-boat; that is to say, the comparatively small craft with detatchable motor and propellor. It may be prophesying rather far ahead, but it seems likely that, with the week-end roads a jumble of traffic, the rivers will be used more and more as a summer highway
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4404435
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10224235
Bank Craft Launches Launching Turner 1928
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> T
> B.W. Turner
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Fashion
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> River Thames
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Weather
The Summer Car of the River - Motor-launching on the Thames
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative illustration by C.E. Turner that captures the essence of the 1920s fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches among the upper classes. The image showcases the peaceful travel away from the jumbled traffic of weekend roads, as the Thames transforms into a summer highway. The caption beneath the illustration acknowledges the concerns regarding the neglect of the river, attributing it to both the motorcar and the unpredictable weather. However, it also highlights the enduring appeal of the Thames on sunny days and the growing popularity of motor-launches and outboard motor-boats. The motor-launch, depicted in the illustration, is becoming increasingly popular as a car of the river. This comparatively large craft, equipped with a motor and propeller, offers an alternative mode of transportation during weekends when the roads are congested. The outboard motor-boat, a smaller craft with a detachable motor and propeller, is also gaining popularity. Although it may seem far-fetched, it is likely that the rivers will be used more and more as a summer highway in the coming years. The motor-launch and outboard motor-boat provide a refreshing escape from the traffic jams and offer a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the Thames. In conclusion, "The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames" illustration beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the 1920s and the changing trends in river transportation. It highlights the enduring appeal of the Thames and the growing popularity of motor-launches and outboard motor-boats as the car of the river. [Note: This caption is not for commercial use and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.]
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
