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Framed Print : Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service
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Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service
Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987.
Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21798432
© Mirrorpix
Builders Building Site Construction Eighties Hard Hats Industry And Work Kent Overalls Railway South East Subterranean Subterrania Train Underground Wellington Boots 1987
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring Bill Rowntree's iconic image of the Channel Tunnel Construction on 28th November 1987. Witness the historical moment as construction workers toil in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel. This Framed Print is part of the Media Storehouse range, meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original photograph. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 captures a significant moment in history - the construction of the Channel Tunnel on 28th November 1987. In this image, we see a group of dedicated construction workers toiling away in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel. Donning their hard hats, overalls, and wellington boots, these builders epitomize the industrious spirit that defined Britain's booming construction industry during the 1980s. With determination etched across their faces, they work tirelessly underground to create a remarkable feat of engineering that would connect two nations like never before. The scene showcases not only their physical labor but also symbolizes unity and progress as they lay down tracks for future trains to transport passengers between England and France seamlessly. The subterranean environment adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this snapshot from beneath our feet. Bill Rowntree's expertly captured photograph transports us back in time to witness firsthand the monumental efforts undertaken by these unsung heroes who shaped modern transportation infrastructure. It serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity can overcome even seemingly insurmountable challenges. As we admire this piece from Memory Lane Prints, let it serve as a tribute to all those involved in constructing one of mankind's greatest engineering marvels - forever connecting people across borders through an underground railway system known as the Channel Tunnel.
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