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Framed Print : Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead BL22201_011A
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Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead BL22201_011A
Cammell Laird & Co shipyard, Birkenhead. Exterior view across the outer basin looking towards a ferry moored outside the Cammell Laird buildings. One of a series of photographs of Cammell Laird works. Bedford Lemere. June 1913
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Media ID 8696027
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Factory First World War Home Front Industrial Industry
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases an iconic image of Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead, as captured by the renowned photographer H. Bedford Lemere. Witness the grandeur of the Cammell Laird buildings and the tranquility of the outer basin, with a ferry adding a touch of vibrancy to the scene. Bring the rich maritime heritage of Birkenhead into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality framed print from Historic England.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> England at War
> England at War 1914-1918
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)
> Historic Images
> Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
> Photos from the Great War
> Towns and Cities
> Birkenhead
> Transport
> Docks and shipping
> Shipyards
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken by H. Bedford Lemere in June 1913, captures the bustling activity of Cammell Laird & Co. shipyard in Birkenhead during a time of great industrial output and national importance. The exterior view across the outer basin presents a striking tableau of the home front during the early years of the First World War. The Cammell Laird shipyard was a key player in the British maritime industry, renowned for its innovative designs and advanced shipbuilding techniques. In this image, we see the imposing structures of the yard, with the distinctive red-brick buildings and cranes looming large against the horizon. The outer basin is filled with various vessels, both completed ships and those under construction, reflecting the constant demand for naval and merchant ships during the war effort. A ferry is moored outside the Cammell Laird buildings, adding to the sense of industry and commerce that permeated the area. The smoke stacks of the nearby power station billow plumes of steam into the sky, providing the energy required to fuel the relentless production. The scene is a testament to the incredible work ethic and determination of the British people during a time of great adversity. The photograph also serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that underpinned the industrial might of the time. Thousands of men and women worked in the shipyards, many of whom lived in the nearby communities, their lives intertwined with the ebb and flow of the shipbuilding industry. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the might of British industry was at its zenith, and the nation stood resolute in the face of global conflict.
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