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Wearside shipyard EAW001030
The River Wear, the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard and the residential area at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13401791
© Historic England Archive
Construction Engineering Maritime Shipyard
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Wearside Shipyard EAW001030" poster print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Historic England. This vintage photograph, taken by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The image beautifully captures the River Wear, the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard, and the residential area at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. Witness the industrial might of the shipyard juxtaposed with the picturesque residential area, all set against the backdrop of the river. Bring history into your home or office with this striking and authentic poster print. A perfect addition for history enthusiasts, locals, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 48cm x 42cm (18.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative image from the Historic England Archive, captured by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946, we witness the bustling activity of the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, nestled along the banks of the River Wear. The photograph offers a unique aerial perspective, revealing the intricate relationship between industry and community that once defined this historic waterfront. The River Wear, meandering through the landscape, serves as a natural boundary between the shipyard and the residential area. The yard, a testament to maritime engineering and construction, is a labyrinth of cranes, docks, and ships under various stages of construction. The intricate network of walkways and roads within the yard hint at the complex logistical operations that would have been required to manage such a large-scale industrial site. Beyond the shipyard, the residential area at Monkwearmouth is visible, with rows of terraced houses and gardens neatly arranged along the riverbank. The close proximity of homes to the industrial activity would have been a common feature of shipbuilding communities during this era. The residents, who likely worked in the shipyard or in related industries, would have been intimately connected to the rhythms and demands of the shipbuilding process. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the shipbuilding industry was a significant driver of economic activity and community life in Sunderland. The image invites us to reflect on the intricate interplay between industry, engineering, and daily life that once defined this historic waterfront. Today, the site stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage of the region and a reminder of the vital role that shipbuilding played in shaping the communities that grew up around it.
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