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Railway construction accident, Camden Town, London 1849
Railway construction accident at Camden Town, NW London, when some newly constructed arches collapsed on the western side of Kentish Town Road. Fortunately the collapse took place early on a Sunday morning, and no-one was hurt. Date: 1849
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1840s 1849 Accident Arches Camden Collapsed Constructed Debris Navvies Navvy Newly Rocks Rubble Scaffolding Spectators Workman Workmen
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Railway construction accident at Camden Town, London, 1849. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, documents a pivotal moment in railway history when newly constructed arches tragically collapsed on the western side of Kentish Town Road. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office. Rights Managed.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 14.3cm (11" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the raw energy and danger inherent in the early days of railway construction in Victorian London. The scene unfolds at Camden Town, North West London, in 1849, where newly constructed arches on the western side of Kentish Town Road have unexpectedly collapsed. The cause of the accident is not known, but it is believed that the weight of the rocks and debris may have been too much for the scaffolding that once held them aloft. Fortunately, the collapse took place early on a Sunday morning, sparing the lives of the navvies (laborers) and workmen who would have been toiling away on the site had it been a weekday. The absence of people in the immediate vicinity is a testament to the quick thinking and alertness of those who were nearby, who managed to warn their colleagues and clear the area before the disaster struck. Despite the potential for tragedy, the image is not without a sense of awe and wonder. The sheer scale of the rocks and debris, combined with the intricate scaffolding that surrounds them, speaks to the Herculean efforts required to construct the railways that would revolutionize transportation in the 19th century. The onlookers in the distance, clad in their Sunday best, bear witness to the spectacle, their expressions a mix of curiosity, concern, and admiration. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the sound of hammers and the sight of laborers toiling away were the soundtrack to London's growth and transformation. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by those who built the infrastructure that would shape the city and the world.
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