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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash, and chalk highlights on paper)
7389711 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash, and chalk highlights on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 18x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
View of construction of the London and Birmingham Railway with railway bridge under construction, temporary way and timber shoring in middle distance, with navvies working in middle distance and foreground; Bourne's 1838 publications A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway, showed the construction of the railway from London to Birmingham in the year 1837-38); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Media ID 32012790
© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835" offers a glimpse into the monumental project that forever transformed transportation in England. Created by John Cooke Bourne in pencil with wash and chalk highlights on paper, this artwork measures 18x26 cm and is currently housed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire. The image depicts a bustling construction site with a railway bridge under construction as its focal point. In the middle distance, we see temporary tracks and timber shoring supporting the ongoing work. Navvies can be seen diligently toiling away both in the middle distance and foreground of the scene. John Cooke Bourne's lithographic drawings from 1838 documented various stages of constructing this remarkable railway line connecting London to Birmingham between 1837-38. These publications showcased his exceptional talent for capturing architectural details and conveying the immense scale of such engineering endeavors. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that horse-drawn carts played an essential role in transporting materials across this vast construction site. The presence of these animals adds an intriguing layer to our understanding of early nineteenth-century infrastructure development. Through Bourne's artistry, we are transported back to a time when Britain was rapidly advancing its rail network—a pivotal moment that revolutionized travel and trade within Great Britain while leaving an indelible mark on European transportation systems as well.
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