Antique Framed Print : Browns Foundry 5. Stockton on Tees 1970s
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Browns Foundry 5. Stockton on Tees 1970s
Browns Foundry 5. Stockton on Tees 1970s Date: 1970s
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Media ID 14236230
© Robin Dale / Mary Evans Picture Library
Browns Dale Foundry Robin Stockton Tees
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 29.2cm x 29.4cm (11.5" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Browns Foundry 5 in Stockton-on-Tees during the 1970s. The foundry, which was not affiliated with the Browns engineering company, was a key industrial hub in the region and played a significant role in the local economy. In the foreground, workers in heavy coats and protective gear are seen busy at their tasks, pouring molten metal into molds or operating machinery. The foundry's massive furnaces and towering chimneys dominate the background, belching out plumes of smoke that add to the gritty, industrial atmosphere. The photograph also reveals a sense of community and camaraderie among the workers, with a group of men gathered around a table in the foreground, likely taking a break from their labor-intensive duties. A young boy, dressed in a red jacket and holding a robin perched on his arm, adds a touch of innocence and wonder to the scene. The 1970s were a pivotal time in the history of Stockton-on-Tees and its industrial sector. Browns Foundry 5 was just one of many factories and workshops that contributed to the town's reputation as a center of manufacturing and innovation. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the hard work, determination, and sense of unity that defined the industrial spirit of Stockton-on-Tees during this period.
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