Antique Framed Print : Birkenhead Docks
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Birkenhead Docks
A berthing scene, showing ships moored at Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 14100420
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Birkenhead Docked Docks Harbours Liverpool Merseyside Moored Berthing
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.9cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Timeless Tableau of Maritime History: Birkenhead Docks in the 1950s 2.. Step back in time with this evocative black-and-white photograph capturing the bustling scene at Birkenhead Docks in Merseyside, England during the 1950s. The image presents a captivating tableau of maritime history, as ships of various sizes and shapes gracefully come to rest against the dockside, their hulls reflecting the industrious spirit of Britain's historic waterfront. Located on the eastern side of the River Mersey, Birkenhead Docks have long been a vital hub for international trade and transportation, with Liverpool's famous docks just a stone's throw away. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when the docks were teeming with activity, as cargo ships from around the world docked to unload their goods, and passengers disembarked from ocean liners to begin new lives in a land far from home. The ships in this scene, with their distinctive silhouettes and intricate rigging, are a testament to the engineering marvels of the era. Their presence also underscores the critical role that maritime transport played in shaping the economic, social, and cultural fabric of Britain during the mid-20th century. As you gaze upon this image, take a moment to appreciate the historical significance of Birkenhead Docks and the rich maritime heritage they represent. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the world seemed smaller, and the promise of new opportunities lay just beyond the horizon.
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