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Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving)
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Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving)
1609762 Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 February 1859.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23096578
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cutting First Turf Spade Warwickshire Wheelbarrow
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This engraving captures a significant moment in history - the ceremony of cutting the first turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway. The image showcases a wheelbarrow and spade, both symbolic tools used during this ceremonial event. The scene is filled with an air of excitement as dignitaries and members of the community gather to witness this monumental occasion. The Stratford-on-Avon Railway was a groundbreaking project that aimed to connect Warwickshire's charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon with other parts of England through rail transportation. This engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, beautifully illustrates this historic event. The wheelbarrow and spade take center stage in this print, representing progress and development. They symbolize the physical labor required to lay down tracks for what would become an essential mode of transportation for locals and tourists alike. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the enthusiasm surrounding this momentous occasion. It serves as a reminder that every great achievement begins with humble beginnings - even something as grand as laying down railway tracks. This enchanting engraving from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate not only the technical aspects but also the human effort behind such remarkable feats. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come since those early days when railways were just starting to shape our world.
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