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Poster Print : The men who made the final push - driver Danny Williams (left) and shift boss Bill Joblin
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The men who made the final push - driver Danny Williams (left) and shift boss Bill Joblin
The men who made the final push - driver Danny Williams (left) and shift boss Bill Joblin. Second tunnel breakthrough. The Kingsway Tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey in Merseyside and is often called the Wallasey Tunnel. 5th March 1970
Wright
Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21701676
© Mirrorpix
Hard Hats Merseyside River Mersey Subterranean Subterrania Tunnel Underground
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive history with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic moment of the Kingsway Tunnel's second breakthrough. Witness the determination and grit of shift boss Bill Joblin and driver Danny Williams as they made the final push, captured in this captivating image by Wright from Memory Lane Prints. A must-have for history enthusiasts and local residents, this poster is a beautiful addition to any wall, bringing a piece of Merseyside's rich industrial heritage into your home.
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 55.7cm (16.5" x 21.9")
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
The Men Who Made History: Celebrating the Kingsway Tunnel Breakthrough". In this print from 1970, we are transported back to a significant moment in time - the second tunnel breakthrough of the renowned Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey. The two remarkable individuals who made this final push possible are captured here for eternity - driver Danny Williams on the left and shift boss Bill Joblin. Dressed in their typical attire of hard hats and work clothing, these men epitomize dedication and perseverance. Their unwavering commitment to completing this ambitious subterranean project is palpable through their determined expressions. The Kingsway Tunnel, often referred to as the Wallasey Tunnel, stands as an iconic symbol of industry and progress in Merseyside. As they stand underground amidst darkness and uncertainty, Danny Williams and Bill Joblin embody bravery and skill that helped shape our modern transportation infrastructure. This photograph not only captures a pivotal moment but also serves as a reminder of countless unsung heroes who have dedicated themselves to shaping our world behind-the-scenes. It pays homage to those who tirelessly work underground, away from public view, ensuring our cities continue to thrive. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time by Wright's lens, let us remember that it is ordinary people like Danny Williams and Bill Joblin who make extraordinary achievements possible. Their legacy lives on within these tunnels beneath the River Mersey – an enduring testament to human ingenuity and determination.
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