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Poster Print : New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent. 1937
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New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent. 1937
New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent.
1937
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Media ID 10981412
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Building River Rural Sewage Sewer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print, capturing the essence of progress and innovation in 1930s England. This stunning photograph by John Topham from TopFoto depicts the construction of new sewers in Farningham, Kent, in 1937. Add a touch of history to your space with this captivating and intriguing poster print, perfect for any room in your home or office. A great conversation starter and a beautiful addition to your collection. #history #vintage #progress #construction #Farningham #England #1930s #posterprint #JohnTopham #TopFoto
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 56.5cm x 42cm (22.2" x 16.5")
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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This print takes us back to the year 1937, amidst a period of great change and development between the wars. The image showcases a significant infrastructure project taking place in Farningham, Kent - the construction of new sewers. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness workers diligently laboring along the riverbank, their faces etched with determination as they build these vital sewage systems. The monochrome tones add a sense of nostalgia and highlight the rawness of their efforts. The scene itself exudes rural charm; it is an idyllic countryside setting that seems untouched by modernity. Yet here lies evidence of progress being made beneath its serene surface. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that even in tranquil landscapes like Farningham, advancements were underway to improve living conditions for its inhabitants. John Topham's keen eye captures not only the physical act of building but also hints at the broader implications behind such projects - improved sanitation and hygiene practices that would ultimately benefit society as a whole. As we gaze upon this photograph from another era, we are transported back to a time when progress was measured by bricks laid and rivers redirected. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of better living standards – even in seemingly remote corners of Europe like Farningham, Kent.
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