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Wearside shipyard EAW001030
The River Wear, the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard and the residential area at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946
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Media ID 13401791
© Historic England Archive
Construction Engineering Maritime Shipyard
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 21.4cm (9.6" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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In this evocative image from the Historic England Archive, captured by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946, we witness the bustling activity of the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, nestled along the banks of the River Wear. The photograph offers a unique aerial perspective, revealing the intricate relationship between industry and community that once defined this historic waterfront. The River Wear, meandering through the landscape, serves as a natural boundary between the shipyard and the residential area. The yard, a testament to maritime engineering and construction, is a labyrinth of cranes, docks, and ships under various stages of construction. The intricate network of walkways and roads within the yard hint at the complex logistical operations that would have been required to manage such a large-scale industrial site. Beyond the shipyard, the residential area at Monkwearmouth is visible, with rows of terraced houses and gardens neatly arranged along the riverbank. The close proximity of homes to the industrial activity would have been a common feature of shipbuilding communities during this era. The residents, who likely worked in the shipyard or in related industries, would have been intimately connected to the rhythms and demands of the shipbuilding process. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the shipbuilding industry was a significant driver of economic activity and community life in Sunderland. The image invites us to reflect on the intricate interplay between industry, engineering, and daily life that once defined this historic waterfront. Today, the site stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage of the region and a reminder of the vital role that shipbuilding played in shaping the communities that grew up around it.
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