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Barrow-in-Furness EAW019736
SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square and the town, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948
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Media ID 13401799
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Construction Engineering Maritime Shipyard
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 31x27 inches (787x685mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.6cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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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In this aerial photograph taken by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948, we witness Barrow-in-Furness, a bustling maritime town in Cumbria, England, with its centerpiece being the colossal SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square. The image offers a unique bird's-eye view of the town's industrial heart, showcasing the intricate relationship between the shipyard, construction sites, and the surrounding community. Barrow-in-Furness, renowned for its rich maritime history, is located on the southern tip of Walney Island in the Furness area of Cumbria. The town's strategic position on the coast made it an ideal location for shipbuilding and repair, which is evident in the numerous dockyards and construction sites visible in the photograph. The SS Himalaya, a prominent feature in the image, is moored in Buccleuch Dock, which was the largest dock in the town. The ship, a testament to the town's engineering prowess, is dwarfed by the vast expanse of the dock, giving a sense of the scale of the shipbuilding industry in Barrow-in-Furness during the post-war era. Surrounding the dock, we can see various other construction sites, with cranes and other machinery scattered throughout the town. The image also reveals the residential areas, with their neatly arranged rows of houses, providing a stark contrast to the industrial landscape. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insights into the maritime, shipbuilding, and engineering industries that once thrived in Barrow-in-Furness. It serves as a reminder of the town's rich history and its significant role in the economic and industrial development of the region.
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