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Steel foundry at Horwich railway works, 1919
Workers tapping the furnace in the steel foundry at the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways Horwich works, 1919. Horwich works opened in 1886 as the locomotive works for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. The works mainly built and repaired locomotives, but also manufactured telegraph and signalling equipment and had its own foundry
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© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
1919 April12 April12 3 Black And White Image Britain British Horizontal Image Lancashire And Yorkshire Railway Factory Worker Foundry Four People Furnace Horwich Men Only Railway Works Steel Foundry Tapping
A4 (21x29cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of the Steel Foundry at Horwich Railway Works from the National Railway Museum. This stunning photograph, taken in 1919, showcases the hardworking men tapping the furnace in the locomotive works of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways. A must-have for railway history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this Fine Art Print brings the rich industrial heritage of the past to your home or office. Order now and experience the beauty and history of this iconic moment in railway history.
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Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
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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Capturing the Essence of Industrial Prowess: Steel Foundry at Horwich Railway Works, 1919". This remarkable image transports us back to a defining moment in British industrial history. Taken inside the steel foundry at Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways' Horwich works in April 1919, it showcases the sheer determination and skill of these factory workers. Four men, bathed in sunlight streaming through an open doorway, stand tall amidst the roaring machinery. With their sleeves rolled up and faces smeared with soot, they tap into the fiery furnace that powers this locomotive haven. The intensity on their faces reflects both their dedication to craft and pride in contributing to Britain's railway industry. Established over three decades prior as a locomotive works for Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, Horwich became synonymous with excellence. Not only did it construct and repair locomotives but also manufactured telegraph equipment while boasting its own foundry. In this horizontal composition, we witness mid-adult men engrossed in their work—each movement calculated yet swift—as they tend to a water vat adjacent to the furnace. Their full-length presence against this backdrop symbolizes resilience amid challenging conditions. As we gaze upon this evocative print from National Railway Museum's archives, we are reminded of an era when Britain's railways were powered by unwavering dedication and craftsmanship—a testament to human ingenuity that propelled our nation forward.
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