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Poster Print : Control desk DP249335
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Control desk DP249335
Coal and Oil Fired Power Stations: Cottam Power Station, Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Control room showing unit control desk and lighting above
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 21166551
© Historic England Archive
Electricity Historic England Power Station Space Age Buttons Dials Monitors Science Fiction
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Control desk DP249335" by James O. Davies from Historic England. This evocative photograph transports you back in time to Cottam Power Station in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Witness the intricacy of the coal and oil-fired power station's control room, adorned with an array of dials, switches, and levers, all poised for operation. The soft glow of the lighting above adds an extra layer of depth and mystery to this mesmerizing image. Bring the history and industrial beauty of power stations into your home or office with this stunning poster 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 55.1cm x 42cm (21.7" 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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This print by James O. Davies takes us back in time to the control room of Cottam Power Station, located in the picturesque Outgang Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The image showcases a mesmerizing blend of science fiction and retro-futuristic aesthetics that transport us to an era when technology was on the cusp of a revolution. The control desk at the center steals our attention with its intricate array of buttons, dials, and monitors - a testament to human ingenuity and mastery over electricity. It exudes an unmistakable aura reminiscent of the atomic age, where advancements in nuclear power were shaping our understanding of energy production. The lighting fixtures above add an ethereal touch to this industrial setting. They cast a soft glow upon the room's surroundings while highlighting the cutting-edge machinery that once hummed with life within these walls. As we gaze at this photograph, we can't help but imagine ourselves stepping into a scene from a vintage sci-fi movie or envisioning astronauts navigating their spacecraft through uncharted galaxies. This image serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic representation of how humans harnessed technology for progress during this pivotal period. James O. Davies has masterfully captured not just an architectural marvel but also evoked emotions associated with innovation and exploration. Through his lens, he invites us to reflect on mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and advancement in harnessing power for generations past – reminding us that even amidst technological leaps forward today; it is essential never to forget our
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