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A windjammer looming over a London street
Harboured in Dockland - a windjammer looming over a street in by Millwall Dock, London. In the foreground, a woman hangs out washing to dry in a back yard, a domestic scene in stark contrast to the quiet monster filling up the background. Date: 1932
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Media ID 14126440
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1932 Dock Docklands Docks Fashioned Hanging Looming Millwall Places Shipping Washing Yard Dockland Windjammer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Harboured in Dockland" poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an enchanting image by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative scene transports us to the historic heart of London, where a majestic windjammer dominates the urban landscape. Anchored in the Millwall Dock, the windjammer's impressive sails loom over a quaint London street, as a woman goes about her daily chores, hanging out washing in a back yard. This exquisitely detailed, rights managed print is a stunning addition to any home or office, evoking a sense of adventure and the rich maritime history of the city. Bring the magic of the sea and the charm of London's docklands into your space with this breathtaking 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 42cm x 54.9cm (16.5" x 21.6")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Glimpse of the Past: A Windjammer's Presence in London's Docklands (1932)" In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the grandeur of maritime history comes to life as a windjammer, an old-fashioned sailing vessel, towers over a London street in the Millwall Dock area. The year is 1932, and the scene presents a striking contrast between the tranquil domesticity of daily life and the majestic, imposing presence of the windjammer. In the foreground, a woman in a simple dress hangs out her washing on a line, suspended between two buildings. The mundane, everyday task of laundry is a reminder of the human connection to the land and the passage of time. The backyard setting, with its cobblestone street and red brick walls, adds to the sense of history and tradition. However, the true focus of the photograph is the windjammer, which looms in the background. Its tall, elegant masts and billowing sails dwarf the surrounding buildings and seem to reach for the sky. The windjammer, a symbol of the age of sail and the golden era of seafaring, stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage of London. The Millwall Dock, where the windjammer has taken refuge, was once a bustling hub of activity, with ships from all corners of the world coming and going. Today, the area is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the past and a chance to explore the history of London's maritime legacy. This photograph, with its intriguing juxtaposition of the domestic and the monumental, invites us to reflect on the past and the enduring allure of the sea. It serves as a reminder that even in the heart of a modern city, the echoes of history can still be found.
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