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Gasometers beside Regents Canal in London
Gasometers beside Regents Canal in London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6625 - London Canals - unpub. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Getty Images)
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Thurston Hopkins
Media ID 11732406
1950 1959 Canal Fuel And Power Generation London England Reflective Regent Storage Tank Gasometer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the timeless charm of London's industrial past with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. Featuring an iconic photograph by Thurston Hopkins, this print showcases the majestic gasometers standing proudly beside the serene Regents Canal in London. Taken from an unpublished collection at Picture Post, this black and white image beautifully captures the contrast between the industrial might of the gasometers and the tranquility of the waterway. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this captivating and authentic poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" 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 Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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Gasometers Beside Regents Canal - A Glimpse into London's Industrial Past
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. This print by Thurston Hopkins takes us back to the bustling streets of 1950s London. Standing tall beside the serene waters of Regents Canal, a row of gasometers dominates the skyline, reflecting their imposing presence in the calm surface below. The image captures an era when gas was at the heart of Britain's fuel and power generation. These colossal storage tanks were essential for storing and distributing gas throughout the city, ensuring that homes and businesses remained illuminated and warm during those post-war years. As we delve deeper into this reflection format portrait, it becomes evident that there are no people present. This absence allows us to focus solely on these architectural marvels, emphasizing their significance in shaping London's industrial landscape. Thurston Hopkins' masterful use of light and shadow adds depth to this archival photograph, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a time long gone. The vertical composition further accentuates the grandeur of these structures while highlighting their reflective surfaces as symbols of progress and modernity. Today, as we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical value. It serves as a reminder of how far our society has come in terms of energy production while honoring those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to keep our cities running smoothly.
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