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Brentford Docks warehouse, c1920
Filename: XL9 018 Brentford.jpg
Size: 3192 x 2646 (1.3MB)
Date: 16th March 2018
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Unique Reference Number: XL9 018
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from STEAM Museum
Brentford Docks warehouse, c1920
Showing swing footbridge
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14694924
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Glimpse into the Past: Brentford Docks Warehouse, c.1920 - The Swing Footbridge Epoch This evocative photograph, captured around 1920, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich industrial history of Brentford Docks, as preserved in the extensive collections of the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR). The image showcases the imposing presence of a warehouse nestled along the banks of the Thames, its red-brick facade weathered by the passage of time. The warehouse, devoid of modern commercial signage, stands as a testament to the bustling activity that once characterized this area. Its vast doors, open wide, reveal the depths of its cavernous interior, where the echoes of clanging metal and the hum of machinery once filled the air. The true focal point of this photograph, however, is the swing footbridge that spans the Thames in the foreground. This iconic structure, with its intricate latticework and distinctive red paint, was a common sight along the river during the early 20th century. It allowed pedestrians to traverse the Thames, connecting the bustling docks on either side, and was an essential component of the intricate web of transportation networks that defined the industrial heart of London. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to an era when the Thames teemed with the hustle and bustle of cargo ships, steam-powered trains, and the ceaseless activity of the warehouse workers. The swing footbridge, a relic of a bygone era, stands as a poignant reminder of the indelible mark left by the industrial revolution on the landscape of London and the United Kingdom. This photograph, a precious treasure in the Steam Museum of the GWR's collections, invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the historical significance of the industrial heritage that continues to shape our world today.
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