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Opening day of Tower Bridge, London 1894
Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones and Mr. Wolfe Barry, comprises a permanent footway 142ft above high-water level and a drawbridge for passing ships. Photograph showing the day of opening with crowds of people watching from boats on the River Thames. Date: 30 June 1894
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1894 Bridges Celebrating Drawbridge Opening
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.
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the opening day of Tower Bridge in London, on 30 June 1894. Designed by Sir Horace Jones and Mr. Wolfe Barry, Tower Bridge is a marvel of engineering that comprises a permanent footway 142ft above high-water level and a drawbridge for passing ships. The bridge's distinctive neo-Gothic design and bascule mechanism made it an instant sensation, attracting crowds from near and far. In this image, we see a sea of people gathered on both banks of the River Thames, eagerly awaiting the moment when the bridge would be raised for the first time. Boats filled with onlookers dot the river, providing a unique vantage point for those unable to reach the shore. The anticipation is palpable, as the sun casts a warm glow over the scene. The opening of Tower Bridge marked a significant milestone in London's history, symbolizing the city's continued growth and progress. The bridge's innovative design and engineering prowess cemented its place as a symbol of the city's ingenuity and resilience, and it remains a beloved landmark to this day. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the opening of a bridge could bring an entire city to a standstill in celebration.
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