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Landing Stage, Liverpool
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Landing Stage, Liverpool
Landing Stage, Liverpool - small ships in foreground - large ships right background Sheds on left and in distance. Part of Box 12 Boswell collection. Counties of England. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Counties Distance Foreground Landing Liverpool Sheds
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This evocative lantern slide image captures the bustling activity at Liverpool's Landing Stage around the turn of the 20th century. The foreground is dominated by small ships, their sails billowing in the wind as they prepare to unload their cargo. The scene shifts dramatically in the background, where towering, majestic vessels loom on the horizon. These behemoths, with their sails furled and smoke stacks billowing steam, were the kings of the sea, bringing goods from far-off lands to the shores of England. The industrial landscape of the dockside is also evident, with sheds lining the left side of the image and in the distance. These structures housed the various goods being unloaded from the ships, ensuring they were protected from the elements until they could be transported to their final destinations. The intricate details of the sheds and the ships' rigging are beautifully rendered, making this an excellent example of the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating lantern slides. The County of Liverpool, located in the North West of England, was a major hub for international trade during this period. The city's strategic location on the Irish Sea made it an ideal gateway for goods from Europe, America, and beyond. This lantern slide offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world seemed smaller, and the wonders of the sea and the ingenuity of man were on full display.
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