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Poster Print : Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
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Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
Railway construction, showing demolition of the Worship Street Gas Works to make way for Great Eastern Railway extension to Broad Street, London.
1871
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Media ID 23269354
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1871 Arches Broad Demolition Extension Gasworks Navvies Navvy Railways Rubble Workman Workmen Worship
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Railway Construction poster print from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. This vintage image transports you to 1871, showcasing the Great Eastern Railway extension underway in Broad Street, London. Witness the demolition of the Worship Street Gas Works, a pivotal moment in the city's transportation history. Add an authentic touch to your space with this intriguing piece of railway heritage.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 47.8cm (33.3" x 18.8")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken by an unknown artist for the Illustrated London News in 1871, offers a glimpse into the dynamic and transformative world of Victorian railway construction. The image depicts the ongoing extension of the Great Eastern Railway (GER) towards Broad Street in London, marking a significant expansion of the city's transportation network. The scene is set against the backdrop of the demolition of Worship Street Gas Works, a testament to the relentless progress of industrialization. The gas works, with their towering chimneys and maze of pipes, have been reduced to rubble, making way for the new railway line. The arches of the gas works, now empty and crumbling, stand in stark contrast to the bustling activity of the railway construction site. Navvies, or railway workmen, are seen at work, their faces etched with determination and focus as they toil to lay the tracks and build the railway arches. The scene is a symphony of movement and industry, with horses and carts transporting materials, steam engines hissing in the background, and the clang of hammers echoing through the air. The photograph captures the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the 1870s, a time when the railway network was rapidly expanding and transforming the way people traveled and connected with each other. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity required to build the infrastructure that would shape the future of transportation in London and beyond.
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