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Metal Print : Chesham, Bucks, Watercress Lorries, Mash & Austin Ltd
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Chesham, Bucks, Watercress Lorries, Mash & Austin Ltd
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Watercress Lorries of Mash & Austin Ltd. - suppliers to Covent Garden Market. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 18072317
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Agriculture Austin Buckinghamshire Chesham Covent Drivers Logistics Lorries Lorry Mash Supplier Suppliers Vans Vehicles Warehouses Watercress Delivery
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the history of Chesham, Buckinghamshire to your home with our stunning Metal Prints featuring the iconic Watercress Lorries of Mash & Austin Ltd. This captivating image, dated circa 1930s, showcases the lorries in action, supplying fresh watercress to Covent Garden Market. Our high-quality Metal Prints are made using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Each print is individually crafted to order, making it a unique addition to your decor. Transport yourself back in time and celebrate the rich history of this charming town with our beautifully designed Metal Prints.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Mash & Austin Ltd.'s watercress lorries in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, during the 1930s. The scene showcases a collection of lorries and vans, adorned with the distinctive Mash & Austin Ltd. logo, parked outside the company's warehouses. These vehicles were an essential part of the watercress supply chain, transporting the fresh produce from the fields of Chesham to Covent Garden Market in London. The workers and drivers, dressed in their uniforms, can be seen loading the lorries with baskets of watercress, their faces expressing a sense of purpose and determination. The lorries, with their sturdy frames and large cargo areas, were well-suited to the demanding task of delivering perishable goods over long distances. The transportation of watercress was a significant industry in Chesham, with the town earning the nickname 'Watercress Capital of the World'. The cool, clear waters of the River Chess provided the ideal growing conditions for the delicate plant, making it a popular choice for London markets. Mash & Austin Ltd. was a leading supplier of watercress to Covent Garden Market, and their fleet of lorries played a crucial role in ensuring that the freshest produce reached consumers in the capital. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the agricultural, transportation, and logistical processes that underpinned the supply of fresh produce during the 1930s.
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