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Poster Print : British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
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British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
Redcar
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21693298
© Mirrorpix
British Steel Corporation Hard Hats Industrial Nationalised Redcar And Cleveland Steel Teesside Urban
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive history with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring a striking image of the British Steel Corporation in Redcar, lighting the blast furnace on 12th October 1979. This collectible print captures the raw power and industrial might of the steel industry in a bygone era. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor with this authentic and intriguing piece of British history.
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 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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British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
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. This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant moment in British industrial history. The image captures the intense atmosphere at the heart of the steel industry as workers gather around to witness the ignition of a blast furnace on that fateful day in 1979. The scene is filled with gritty determination and resilience, symbolizing an era when Britain's steel production was nationalized under the British Steel Corporation (BSC). Men clad in hard hats stand united against a backdrop of towering machinery and urban landscapes, showcasing their unwavering commitment to this vital sector. Redcar and Cleveland's Teesside region served as one of Britain's key steel manufacturing hubs during this time. This photograph not only immortalizes an important milestone for BSC but also pays tribute to countless individuals who dedicated their lives to keeping Britain's industrial flame burning bright. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of our nation's industrious spirit and collective strength. It encapsulates an era where heavy industry played a pivotal role in shaping communities while providing livelihoods for many hardworking men. Let this evocative image transport you back to an age when steel forged nations, reminding us all that progress is built upon foundations laid by those who dared to dream big amidst clouds of smoke and sparks flying high.
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