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Fine Art 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
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich industrial history of Birkenhead with our exquisite Cammell Laird Fine Art Print by H. Bedford Lemere. This captivating image transports you to the iconic Cammell Laird shipyard at Birkenhead, showcasing the grandeur of the buildings and the tranquility of the outer basin. With a ferry gently moored outside, this timeless photograph is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49cm x 40.6cm (19.3" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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> Historic England
> England at War
> England at War 1914-1918
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
> Photos from the Great War
> Historic England
> Towns and Cities
> Birkenhead
> Historic England
> 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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