Poster Print : GWR Docks Fowey, c1920s
Poster Prints from STEAM Museum
GWR Docks Fowey, c1920s
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7194259
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich maritime history of Fowey Harbour with our stunning GWR Docks Fowey, c1920s poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, in partnership with STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating image transports you back in time, showcasing the bustling activity of the docks during the 1920s. Perfect for adding character to any room, this high-quality poster print is a must-have for railway and maritime enthusiasts, or for anyone who appreciates the beauty of history. Bring the past to life with this evocative and intriguing 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 59.4cm x 33.8cm (23.4" x 13.3")
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
This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at Fowey Docks in the 1920s, a time when the picturesque Cornish town was a thriving hub of maritime trade and transportation. The image, taken from the vantage point of the quayside, showcases a diverse range of vessels moored at the docks, from small fishing boats and cargo ships to elegant passenger steamers. The Great Western Railway (GWR) played a pivotal role in the development of Fowey Docks, connecting the town to the wider network of railways and enabling the efficient movement of goods and people. The railway line can be seen running along the edge of the quay, with a steam locomotive and carriages parked nearby, ready to transport passengers and cargo to their destinations. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of cranes and other dockside equipment, which were essential for loading and unloading the various vessels. Men in workwear can be seen busy at work, loading sacks of cargo onto the backs of carts or assisting passengers as they disembark from the steamers. Despite the industry and activity, there is a sense of tranquility and charm to the photograph, with the clear blue waters of the harbour reflecting the sun-kissed sky and the rolling hills of Cornwall rising in the distance. The photograph is a fascinating snapshot of life at Fowey Docks in the 1920s, a time when the town's maritime heritage was at its peak.
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