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Penryn Viaduct, early 1920s
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. The embankment in the background replaced the viaduct in 1923
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 5103050
Bridge Cornwall Timber Viaduct Penryn
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 18.1cm (9.6" x 7.1")
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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This photograph, taken in the early 1920s, showcases the Penryn Viaduct in all its timber glory. Located in the picturesque county of Cornwall, England, this stunning structure once carried the Falmouth branch line trains over the Fal River. The intricate design of the viaduct, with its graceful arches and meticulously placed timbers, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The Penryn Viaduct was an essential part of the railway network that connected Falmouth, a historic port town, with the rest of the country. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with the steam trains puffing their way through the idyllic landscape, leaving a trail of smoke in their wake. However, the story of the Penryn Viaduct does not end there. By the mid-1920s, the viaduct had been replaced by an embankment, as seen in the background of the photograph. The reasons for the replacement are not entirely clear, but it is believed that the timber structure could no longer support the increasing weight of the trains and the demands of modern railway traffic. Despite its demise, the Penryn Viaduct remains an iconic symbol of Cornwall's rich railway heritage. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when timber viaducts were a common sight along the railway lines, and steam trains ruled the rails. Today, the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway preserves and celebrates the history of the railway in the South West of England, including the story of the Penryn Viaduct. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, transporting us back in time and offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of railway engineering in the early 20th century.
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