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Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
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Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
7426800 Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) c1835 (hand coloured lithograph on paper); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: A satire on railways in the form of group portrait featuring A.R. Dottin (MP and first chairman of the London and Greenwich Railway Company);Colonel Landman (engineer and designer of the London and Greenwich Railway Company);George Walter (promoter of the London and Greenwich Railway Company);and A.Y. Akerman (secretary of the London and Greenwich Railway Company). Quotes: I am no scholar I should say it was a good Freehold Estate';'TIS through your own land man';'Adding all the advantages of this railway together, it promises a premium of £100. before 12 months';'What would the Ancients say to the viaduct'? The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR) was opened in London between 1836 and 1838. It ran along a four-mile long viaduct from Tooley Street on the south side of London Bridge and was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers, and the first entirely elevated railway.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This hand coloured lithograph from 1835 titled Vires Acquirit Eundo (We gather strength as we go) is a fascinating satire on the early days of railways, featuring key figures involved in the London and Greenwich Railway Company. The group portrait includes A.R. Dottin, Colonel Landman, George Walter, and A.Y. Akerman, each depicted with humorous quotes reflecting their roles in the railway's development.
The London and Greenwich Railway was a groundbreaking project that introduced steam-powered passenger trains to the capital city. This print captures the excitement and skepticism surrounding this new mode of transportation, with references to land ownership, financial promises, and engineering marvels like viaducts.
As these pioneers navigate the challenges of building and promoting the railway, they embody the spirit of gathering strength as they go - overcoming obstacles through determination and innovation. The intricate details of this lithograph offer a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history when rail travel was revolutionizing society.
Displayed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK, this artwork serves as a reminder of how progress is achieved through collaboration and perseverance. It celebrates not only technological advancements but also the human ingenuity that drives us forward on our journey towards progress.
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