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Channel Tunnel
February 1907: The site in Dover, beneath the chalk cliffs, where the shaft was sunk for the original Channel Tunnel scheme, which received renewed interest in 1907. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Media ID 12020316
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1900 1909 Chalk Cliff Construction Industry Construction Machinery Dover England Factory February 1907 Industrial Equipment Interest Machinery Original Receiving Scheme Site Smoking Channel Tunnel Renewed
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to February 1907, capturing the historic site in Dover where the original Channel Tunnel scheme began. The image showcases the determination and ambition of those involved in this groundbreaking project, which received renewed interest during that time. Beneath the majestic chalk cliffs of Dover, we witness a scene filled with industrial machinery enveloped in billowing smoke. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the magnitude of construction taking place as workers diligently sunk shafts into the ground. The landscape is transformed by these colossal machines, showcasing their power and significance in shaping history. The photograph transports us to a different era, offering a glimpse into an age when Europe was on the cusp of technological advancements. It serves as a testament to human innovation and perseverance. As we gaze at this archival treasure, it's impossible not to feel awe-inspired by both the physicality of this immense undertaking and its symbolic representation of progress. This image captures more than just machinery; it captures dreams being turned into reality. With no people present within its frame, this photograph allows us to focus solely on the monumental task at hand - constructing what would become one of mankind's greatest engineering achievements: The Channel Tunnel. Intriguingly timeless yet firmly rooted in history, this black and white masterpiece invites contemplation about our capacity for ingenuity and reminds us that even seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome through dedication and collective effort.
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