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Photographic Print : Torquay harbour on the morning of November 5, 1951. Eighty mph winds wreaked havoc
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Torquay harbour on the morning of November 5, 1951. Eighty mph winds wreaked havoc
Torquay harbour on the morning of November 5, 1951. Eighty mph winds wreaked havoc. Stacks of timber on Haldon Pier had been washed into the harbour. On the left of the picture the concrete piles of the Princess Gardens banjo are being constructed
Torquay Herald Express
Mirrorpix
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Media ID 21765205
© Mirrorpix
1951 Boats Bygones Coast Devon Fifties Harbour Nostalgia Not Personality Seaside South West Wind Gales
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from Torquay Harbour, captured on the morning of November 5, 1951. Witness the raw power of nature as eighty mph winds caused havoc, with stacks of timber from Haldon Pier dramatically washed into the harbour. Relive history through this authentic, high-quality print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. A perfect addition to any home or office, this captivating image is sure to spark conversation and transport you to a bygone era.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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Torquay Harbour, November 5,1951 - A Battle Against the Elements
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures the aftermath of a fierce battle between nature and man-made structures. On that fateful morning in Torquay, England, eighty mph winds unleashed their fury upon the picturesque harbor. The devastating gales wreaked havoc on everything in their path. In this snapshot frozen in time, one can witness the sheer power of Mother Nature's wrath. Stacks of timber that once stood tall on Haldon Pier were now scattered like matchsticks across the harbor. The debris served as a haunting reminder of the forceful waves that had washed them away. Amidst this chaos, construction workers could be seen diligently working on Princess Gardens banjo - concrete piles rising defiantly against nature's onslaught. Their determination to rebuild and fortify these structures was evident even amidst such destruction. This image not only evokes nostalgia for a bygone era but also serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity. It reminds us how communities along coastal regions have always battled against unpredictable weather patterns and relentless winds. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by Mirrorpix, we are transported back to an era when seaside towns like Torquay faced both beauty and brutality from their natural surroundings.
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