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Poster Print : Cooling towers and pylons DP157352
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Cooling towers and pylons DP157352
Didcot A Power Station, Power Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7HA. North west natural draft cooling towers and an electricity pylon
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 11405362
© Historic England
Architecture Chimney Concrete Industrial
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Cooling towers and pylons DP157352" by Steve Cole. This captivating image transports you to the historic power station in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Witness the majestic north west natural draft cooling towers and the powerful electricity pylon standing proud against the sky. Bring the industrial charm of England's past into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Perfect for those who appreciate history or simply love the unique beauty of industrial structures. Order yours today and let this print tell a story in every room.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 79.2cm (23.4" x 31.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Steve Cole captures the imposing presence of Didcot A Power Station in Oxfordshire. The image showcases the iconic combination of north-west natural draft cooling towers and an electricity pylon, creating a striking juxtaposition between architectural elements and industrial infrastructure.
The dominance of the cooling towers is immediately apparent, their colossal size dwarfing everything else in sight. These concrete giants rise high into the sky, standing as testaments to human engineering prowess. Their cylindrical forms are both elegant and formidable, casting long shadows on the landscape below.
In contrast to these towering structures, an electricity pylon stands tall nearby. Its sleek metallic frame seems almost delicate compared to the robustness of its surroundings. This lone pylon serves as a reminder that amidst this vast display of power generation lies a network that distributes energy across great distances.
The composition exudes a sense of strength and resilience; it encapsulates humanity's ability to harness nature for its needs while simultaneously highlighting our dependence on such systems for modern life. The stark beauty found within this industrial scene challenges conventional notions of aesthetics, inviting viewers to appreciate not only traditional architecture but also man-made constructs born out of necessity.
Steve Cole's keen eye has captured more than just concrete and metal; he has immortalized a moment in time where function meets form with remarkable precision. This print from Historic England serves as a testament to our ever-evolving relationship with technology and how it shapes our physical environment – reminding us that even within seemingly mundane landscapes lie stories waiting to be discovered.
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