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Battersea Power Station a077607
BATTERSEA POWER STATION, London. View of the station in Battersea, as seen at dusk from across the River Thames in Westminster, and showing steam rising from its four distinctive chimneys and lights illuminating the surrounding industrial machinery. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1955 - 1960
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Media ID 1678625
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A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Battersea Power Station a077607" print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece, captured by the talented John Gay of Historic England, showcases the iconic Battersea Power Station in London. The image is a breathtaking view of the station as seen at dusk from across the River Thames in Westminster. The rich colors and intricate details of this historic structure are sure to bring a sense of history and character to any space. Add this stunning print to your collection and relish the beauty of London's industrial past.
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 59.4cm (23.4" x 23.4")
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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Battersea Power Station, London: An Industrial Giant Illuminated at Dusk This evocative photograph captures the iconic Battersea Power Station in London as it stands proudly along the south bank of the River Thames, viewed from Westminster at dusk. Taken between 1955 and 1960 by renowned photographer John Gay, this image showcases the power station in its industrial glory, with steam rising from its four distinctive chimneys and the surrounding machinery illuminated by the fading light. The Battersea Power Station, an icon of London's industrial heritage, was built between 1935 and 1951 and was one of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world at the time. Its unique design, featuring four chimneys, became a symbol of London's power and progress. As the sun sets, the industrial landscape comes alive with a sense of energy and power, as the station continues to operate, providing electricity to the city. The River Thames, with its tranquil waters reflecting the industrial scene, adds to the serene beauty of the image. This photograph is a testament to the industrial era and the role that power stations like Battersea played in powering the city. It also highlights the unique beauty of industrial landscapes, which can be both awe-inspiring and peaceful, especially when viewed at dusk.
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