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Railings, blackened by 150 years of industrial smoke separate the weed grown banks of
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Railings, blackened by 150 years of industrial smoke separate the weed grown banks of
Railings, blackened by 150 years of industrial smoke separate the weed grown banks of the Birmingham Wolverhampton Canal at Factory Locks, Tipton, from a railway coalyard. In the centre is an unusual mid 19th century lifting bridge over the U bend of the canal. Feature on the Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham. 25th May 1968
Kenneth Green
Sunday Mercury
Mirrorpix
Tipton
West Midlands
England
SMerc 1968 24
Media ID 21708707
© Mirrorpix
Black Country Bridge Bridges Canals Features Railings
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This print takes us back in time to the heart of England's industrial revolution. The railings, weathered and blackened by a century and a half of relentless industrial smoke, stand as silent witnesses to the bustling activity that once defined this area. They serve as a stark contrast against the overgrown banks of the Birmingham Wolverhampton Canal at Factory Locks in Tipton. In the midst of this scene, an extraordinary mid-19th-century lifting bridge steals our attention. Its unique design spans across the U bend of the canal, providing passage for both waterway traffic and trains transporting coal from a nearby coalyard. This bridge symbolizes not only functional ingenuity but also represents an era when transportation networks were intricately connected. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time on May 25th, 1968, showcasing one aspect of what was known as the Black Country - an area encompassing parts north and west of Birmingham in England's West Midlands region. It serves as a reminder of how industry shaped landscapes and communities during this period. Kenneth Green's lens skillfully immortalizes these features - railings, bridges, canals - which played vital roles in shaping history while simultaneously evoking nostalgia for those who remember or long for glimpses into Britain's past.
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