Poster Print : Kew Bridge Goes
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Kew Bridge Goes
The old Kew Bridge across the Thames is demolished. Date: 1899
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Media ID 14114887
© Mary Evans Picture Library
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Kew Bridge Goes poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to 1899 as the old Kew Bridge across the Thames is being demolished. A stunning addition to your home or office décor, this high-quality poster print evokes a sense of history and nostalgia. Bring the charm of the past into your space with Media Storehouse's Kew Bridge Goes 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Farewell to Kew Bridge: The Old Suspension Bridge Over the Thames Bows Out in 1899 2.. This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment in 1899 when the old Kew Bridge, a historic suspension bridge that once spanned the Thames in London, was being dismantled. The bridge, which connected the boroughs of Richmond and Kew, had served the community for over a century before it was deemed necessary to replace it with a more modern structure. Built in 1759, the Kew Bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, designed by the renowned architect and engineer, Robert Mylne. It was the first bridge to be built across the Thames with a suspension design, and its construction marked a significant milestone in the history of bridge engineering. However, as the years passed, the bridge began to show signs of wear and tear, and it was no longer able to accommodate the increasing traffic demands of the growing city. In 1899, the decision was made to replace the old bridge with a new one, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. The demolition of the old Kew Bridge was a meticulous process, carried out with great care to ensure the safety of the workers and the public. The photograph shows the bridge in its final days, with the towers and suspension cables already removed, and the arches standing proudly over the Thames. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the ever-changing landscape of London. It also highlights the importance of progress and the need to adapt to the changing needs of a growing city. Today, the site of the old Kew Bridge is home to the modern Kew Bridge, which continues to connect the boroughs of Richmond and Kew and serves as an essential link in the transportation network of London.
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