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Poster Print : Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry
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Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry
Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry.
2nd November 1961
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Ryton-on-Dunsmore
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21464565
© Mirrorpix
1961 Assembly Line Careers Coventry Factory Interior Jobs Motor Industry Production Line Vehicles Workers Rapier Rootes Ryton
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring 'Men at work on the Rapier track at the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry' by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints. Captured on the 2nd November 1961, this captivating poster print showcases the industrious atmosphere of the Rootes Group factory during the height of production. Ideal for decorating your workspace, man cave, or home office, this high-quality poster print is a must-have for history buffs and automotive enthusiasts alike. Relive the past with this authentic, collectible piece.
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 55.2cm (16.5" x 21.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this vintage print is a glimpse into the bustling world of the Rootes Group factory at Ryton, Coventry in 1961. The image showcases men hard at work on the Rapier track, diligently assembling vehicles that would soon hit the open roads. The scene depicts an era when assembly lines were at their peak, showcasing the efficiency and precision required to manufacture automobiles. Each worker plays a crucial role in this intricate dance of production, contributing their skills to create these marvels of engineering. The atmosphere within the factory is one of focused determination as workers meticulously fit together various components, ensuring every detail meets exacting standards. This snapshot captures not just a moment frozen in time but also represents countless hours spent perfecting their craft. This photograph serves as a testament to the thriving motor industry during this period and highlights Coventry's prominent role as an automotive hub. It offers us a rare glimpse into an era where careers were built on manual labor and craftsmanship. As we admire this historical artifact from Memory Lane Prints, let us appreciate both the dedication of these workers and how far technology has advanced since then. Their efforts have paved the way for modern transportation systems that continue to shape our lives today.
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