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Antique Framed Print : Erecting shop at Horwich works, Lancashire, August 1919
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Erecting shop at Horwich works, Lancashire, August 1919
Boilers in the erecting shop at Horwich works. This shop was used for putting together and repairing locomotives, and was well equipped with electrical machinery. Horwich works opened in 1886 as the locomotive works for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. This Railway Works mainly built and repaired locomotives, but they also made telegraph and signalling equipment
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Media ID 8340891
© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
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 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
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 print takes us back to the bustling Horwich works in Lancashire, August 1919. The image showcases the impressive erecting shop, a vital hub for assembling and repairing locomotives during that era. Boilers dominate the scene, standing tall and proud amidst a backdrop of industrial machinery. The Horwich works, established in 1886 as the locomotive works for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, played a pivotal role in shaping Britain's railway industry. This facility was not only responsible for constructing and maintaining locomotives but also contributed to telegraph and signalling equipment production. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that efficiency was paramount at Horwich works. The well-equipped shop boasted an array of electrical machinery, highlighting the forward-thinking nature of this establishment even during those early years. Beyond its technical significance, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when steam power reigned supreme on railways across Britain. It serves as a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of countless workers who labored tirelessly within these walls to keep trains running smoothly throughout the country. Preserved by the National Railway Museum today, this print stands as a tribute to Horwich works' rich heritage while reminding us of how far our transportation systems have evolved since those pioneering days.
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