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Canal Railings
16th August 1912: Children leaning over the railings beside the grand Union Canal at Maida Vale in London, a potential death trap. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12023078
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1910 1919 Canal Child Climbing Death In A Row Leaning London England Opportunity Railing Transport Infrastructure Trap Maida Vale Union Canal
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, "Canal Railings" by Topical Press Agency, captures a moment in time from August 16th, 1912. Children leaning over the railings beside the grand Union Canal at Maida Vale in London, a potential death trap - a poignant snapshot of the past. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of this Fine Art Storehouse image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Order yours today and relive history in vivid detail.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 photo print, taken on the 16th of August in 1912 by the Topical Press Agency, transports us back to a different era. The image captures a group of children leaning over the railings beside the grand Union Canal at Maida Vale in London. In this seemingly innocent moment frozen in time, we are reminded of the potential dangers that lurked beneath their curious gazes. The canal railings, although serving as a barrier between land and water transport infrastructure, also presented an ominous threat. This picturesque scene belies the fact that these railings were considered a potential death trap for those who dared venture too close to its edge. In this historical snapshot, we witness both majesty and danger coexisting side by side. The horizontal composition highlights not only the vastness of the canal but also emphasizes how easily one could succumb to its depths. As we gaze upon this archival photograph, it evokes feelings of nostalgia and curiosity about life during early 20th century England. It serves as a reminder that even amidst innocence and playfulness, there can be hidden perils waiting to seize an opportunity. This stunning print from Fine Art Storehouse invites us to reflect on our own relationship with risk-taking and reminds us of how far transportation safety has come since those days when climbing over railings was seen as nothing more than child's play.
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