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Antique Framed Print : No 1 Shop, Sawmill, c1950s
Framed Photos from STEAM Museum
No 1 Shop, Sawmill, c1950s
A view looking down the length of No.1 Shop, the sawmill. A crane is carrying a large log ready to be cut into timber. To the right newly cut timber lengths have been processed
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 485139
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Carriage Works Swindon Swindon Works Timber Wood Saw Mill
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the c1950s takes us back in time to the heart of No. 1 Shop at the Sawmill, located within the bustling Wood section of Swindon Works. The image offers a mesmerizing view down the length of this industrious shop, where skilled workers once transformed raw timber into refined pieces for various purposes. In this snapshot, our attention is immediately drawn to a mighty crane gracefully hoisting a massive log with its sturdy chains. Poised above the workshop floor, it symbolizes both power and precision as it prepares to deliver its cargo for cutting and shaping. The anticipation hangs in the air as we imagine witnessing these craftsmen skillfully transforming nature's bounty into functional timber pieces that would serve countless purposes. To the right side of this vibrant scene lies evidence of their hard work - newly cut timber lengths neatly arranged and ready for further processing. These meticulously crafted pieces stand tall like silent sentinels, showcasing human ingenuity harmoniously merging with nature's resources. The photograph encapsulates an era when Swindon Works was alive with activity; every corner resonating with dedication and craftsmanship. It serves as a testament to not only GWR's rich history but also pays homage to those unsung heroes who played an integral role in building communities through their tireless efforts at sawmills like No 1 Shop. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by STEAM Museum, we are transported back in time - reminded of an era where woodworkers shaped dreams one
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