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Antique Framed Print : Mystery surrounds the origin of this firemans turntable ladder
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Mystery surrounds the origin of this firemans turntable ladder
Mystery surrounds the origin of this firemans turntable ladder, apparently dumped near the grounds of Kirkleatham Hall, near Redcar. The peeling and rickety exhibit outside what will shortly become Langbaurghs major museum. 16th January 1991
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21709234
© Mirrorpix
Dumped Grounds Historic History Kirkleatham Old Hall Museum Discarded
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). 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 37.1cm x 23.9cm (14.6" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
This intriguing print captures the enigmatic story behind a fireman's turntable ladder. Its origin remains shrouded in mystery as it was seemingly abandoned near the grounds of Kirkleatham Hall, close to Redcar. The weathered and dilapidated state of this exhibit outside what will soon become Langbaurgh's prominent museum adds an air of curiosity to its history. Taken on January 16th, 1991, this snapshot from the 1990s transports us back to a bygone era. The discarded ladder stands as a testament to the past, symbolizing both education and historic significance. As it lies forgotten amidst the grounds of Kirkleatham Old Hall, one can't help but wonder about its previous life-saving adventures and heroic endeavors. The photograph serves as a reminder that even objects with uncertain origins possess their own stories waiting to be unraveled. This relic from another time sparks our imagination and invites us to delve into its past within the walls of Langbaurgh's upcoming museum. Captured by an anonymous staff member at Memory Lane Prints, this image encapsulates not only nostalgia for an earlier century but also highlights our fascination with uncovering hidden histories. Let this photo transport you back in time and ignite your curiosity about the mysteries surrounding this fireman's turntable ladder.
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