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Framed Print : Newport Docks, c1930s
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Newport Docks, c1930s
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 5381137
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Discover the rich history of Newport Docks in the 1930s with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse and STEAM Museum of the GWR collection. This exquisite photograph transports you back in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The image showcases the bustling activity at Newport Docks, with ships docked and workers going about their daily tasks. Each print is meticulously framed in a elegant and timeless design, adding a touch of sophistication to any room in your home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space and relive the charm of the past with our Newport Docks, c1930s Framed Print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR transports us back to the bustling Newport Docks in the 1930s. The image captures a vibrant scene filled with ships, boats, docks, cranes, and wagons - all elements that brought life and prosperity to this thriving port city. As we gaze upon this snapshot of history, we are immediately drawn to the impressive array of vessels lining the docks. Majestic ships stand tall against a backdrop of industrial architecture, their masts reaching for the sky as if yearning for distant horizons. Each boat tells its own story - tales of trade routes traversed and exotic goods unloaded onto these very shores. The dockside itself is a hive of activity; cranes stretch out like mechanical giants ready to lift heavy cargo from ship to shore. Workers scurry about purposefully, their faces etched with determination as they load or unload wagons brimming with goods destined for far-flung destinations. In this black-and-white masterpiece frozen in time, one can almost hear the symphony of sounds that would have accompanied such scenes: seagulls calling overhead, waves lapping against wooden hulls, and perhaps even snippets of conversation between sailors and dockworkers. This print serves as a poignant reminder not only of Newport's maritime heritage but also pays homage to those who labored tirelessly within these docks. It encapsulates an era when commerce thrived through sea-bound connections – connections that shaped both local communities and global economies alike.
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