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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of stunning poster prints, featuring the iconic photograph "Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead" by H. Bedford Lemere. This captivating image transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich maritime history of Birkenhead. Witness the grandeur of Cammell Laird & Co shipyard as it stands proudly on the waterfront. The photograph, taken from across the outer basin, reveals a ferry gracefully moored outside the impressive buildings. The intricate details of the ships under construction and the bustling activity at the yard are beautifully captured in this timeless piece. Bring the history and charm of Cammell Laird shipyard into your home or office with this exquisite poster print. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a vivid and long-lasting representation of this historic moment. Add a touch of nostalgia and maritime heritage to your space with the Media Storehouse "Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead" poster print by H. Bedford Lemere.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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