Poster Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > West Midlands > Spon End
Poster Print : Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921
Poster Prints from Historic England
Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921
ROTHERHAMS WATCH FACTORY, Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, West Midlands. Interior view of pinion room in watch factory, with machines. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son in 1890
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1343770
© Historic England
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring an intriguing image of Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921 by Bedford Lemere. Captured in 1890 for Waterlow & Son, this vintage photograph takes you back in time to Spon End, Coventry, where the bustling interior of the watch factory comes to life. Witness the intricate machinery at work in the pinion room, a testament to the industrial prowess of the era. Add an air of history and character to your space with this captivating, large-format print from Media Storehouse.
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 55.5cm x 42cm (21.9" 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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> The Victorian Age
> The 1890s
> Historic England
> Industry
> Manufacturing
> Historic England
> Towns and Cities
> Coventry
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Coventry
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> West Midlands
> Coventry
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> West Midlands
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> West Midlands
> Spon End
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph takes us back in time to the year 1890, inside the renowned Rotherhams Watch Factory located on Spon Street, Coventry. The image showcases an intimate glimpse into the pinion room of this bustling industrial hub, where rows of intricate machines stand as a testament to craftsmanship and precision. The composition exudes a sense of controlled chaos; gears and cogs interlock with meticulous accuracy, while skilled workers maneuver around them with purposeful grace. The atmosphere is alive with energy as these dedicated artisans diligently carry out their tasks, each contributing to the creation of exquisite timepieces that would soon find their way onto wrists across the nation. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son, this print captures not only the physicality of a watch factory but also embodies its spirit – one driven by innovation and dedication to quality. The play between light and shadow adds depth to every corner of this vast space, emphasizing both its grandeur and intimacy simultaneously. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the immense impact that factories like Rotherhams had on shaping our modern world. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that behind every timeless piece lies countless hours of laborious workmanship - an enduring tribute to human ingenuity woven into every tick-tocking second hand.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
