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Steam engines, Norfolk a98_07546
Great Massingham, Norfolk. A group of derelict steam engines. Photographed by Hallam Ashley. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1749893
Filename: aa98_07546.jpg
Size: 4352 x 4344 (7.6MB)
Date: 17th September 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty of a forgotten era at Great Massingham in Norfolk, England. Taken by renowned photographer Hallam Ashley, the image showcases a group of derelict steam engines, their once powerful forms now silent and still. The rusted metal, weathered by time and the elements, bears testament to the relentless passage of time. The steam engines, which once roared to life with a mighty hiss and puff of smoke, now lie dormant, their wheels no longer turning. The scene is one of quiet reflection, a poignant reminder of the industrial past that shaped our history. The photograph invites us to contemplate the transience of human endeavor and the inexorable march of progress. The steam engines, once the epitome of technological innovation, now stand as relics of a bygone age, their stories waiting to be discovered by those who pause to look. This image, captured by Hallam Ashley's keen eye, is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our industrial heritage for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
