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Antique Framed Print : Chesham, Bucks, Watercress Lorries, Mash & Austin Ltd
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Chesham, Bucks, Watercress Lorries, Mash & Austin Ltd
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Watercress Lorries of Mash & Austin Ltd. - suppliers to Covent Garden Market. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 18072317
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Agriculture Austin Buckinghamshire Chesham Covent Drivers Logistics Lorries Lorry Mash Supplier Suppliers Vans Vehicles Warehouses Watercress Delivery
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Mash & Austin Ltd.'s watercress lorries in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, during the 1930s. The scene showcases a collection of lorries and vans, adorned with the distinctive Mash & Austin Ltd. logo, parked outside the company's warehouses. These vehicles were an essential part of the watercress supply chain, transporting the fresh produce from the fields of Chesham to Covent Garden Market in London. The workers and drivers, dressed in their uniforms, can be seen loading the lorries with baskets of watercress, their faces expressing a sense of purpose and determination. The lorries, with their sturdy frames and large cargo areas, were well-suited to the demanding task of delivering perishable goods over long distances. The transportation of watercress was a significant industry in Chesham, with the town earning the nickname 'Watercress Capital of the World'. The cool, clear waters of the River Chess provided the ideal growing conditions for the delicate plant, making it a popular choice for London markets. Mash & Austin Ltd. was a leading supplier of watercress to Covent Garden Market, and their fleet of lorries played a crucial role in ensuring that the freshest produce reached consumers in the capital. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the agricultural, transportation, and logistical processes that underpinned the supply of fresh produce during the 1930s.
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