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Antique Framed Print : Narrowboats / London / 1900
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Narrowboats / London / 1900
Narrowboats on the canal at Brentford Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14292553
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Brentford Canal Canals Narrowboats
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 20.6cm x 24.4cm (8.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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
Step back in time with this image of narrowboats gracefully moored along the tranquil canal at Brentford, London, circa 1900. Narrowboats, a quintessential symbol of Britain's rich waterway heritage, have been a vital means of transport since the Industrial Revolution. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, when these traditional vessels were still a common sight on the country's inland waterways. The serene scene is a stark contrast to the bustling city life that surrounds the canal. The narrowboats, with their distinctive tall chimneys and colorful paintwork, are nestled among lush greenery and vibrant flowers, creating a picturesque rural setting. The reflection of the boats and their surroundings in the calm water adds to the idyllic atmosphere. The narrowboats were an essential mode of transport for goods and people before the advent of roads and motor vehicles. They were used to transport coal, timber, and other commodities from the Midlands to London and other major cities. The narrow canal network allowed boats to bypass congested roads and reach areas that were otherwise inaccessible. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British people, who adapted to their environment and created a unique transport system that endured for centuries. The narrowboats on the canal at Brentford are a reminder of a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of nature were cherished.
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