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Poster Print : Floating Dock EPW020452
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Floating Dock EPW020452
Aerial view of floating dock, Southampton, Hampshire. Photographed by Aerofilms, 16th March 1928
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13717800
© Historic England Archive
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of Southampton's waterfront with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Floating Dock EPW020452" by Historic England Archive. This captivating aerial view, taken by Aerofilms on 16th March 1928, showcases the impressive floating dock in all its glory. Journey back in time and admire the intricate details of this historic structure, as it peacefully floats on the water. A perfect addition to any home or office, this high-quality print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of our industrial past. Bring a piece of Southampton's maritime heritage into your living space today.
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 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial view takes us back in time to the bustling maritime city of Southampton, Hampshire. The photograph, taken on the 16th of March, 1928 by Aerofilms, showcases a remarkable sight - the Floating Dock EPW020452. As we gaze upon this historic image from the Historic England Archive, we are transported to an era where ships and boats dominated the harbor. The floating dock itself is a marvel of engineering ingenuity. It looms large in the frame, its immense size dwarfing everything around it. Its sturdy structure floats effortlessly atop calm waters as if defying gravity itself. This impressive feat of construction served as a vital hub for ship repairs and maintenance during that time. Looking closer at this snapshot frozen in history, we can observe various vessels scattered across the dock's surface. Ships of all shapes and sizes rest within its protective embrace - their masts reaching towards the sky like sentinels guarding Southampton's maritime legacy. The scene exudes an air of industriousness; workers scurry about with purposeful intent while others maneuver small boats nearby. The entire composition paints a vivid picture of life along Southampton's waterfront nearly a century ago. As we reflect on this mesmerizing photograph print from Historic England Archive, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also recognize it as a testament to human innovation and perseverance amidst challenging times at sea.
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