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Flamborough Head
The North Landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, England; the chalk cliff is riddled with former smuggling caves. Date: 1950s
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Caves Chalk Cliff Flamborough Geology Landing Smuggling
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Flamborough Head with our Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the windswept cliffs of Yorkshire, England during the 1950s. The North Landing at Flamborough Head is a breathtaking sight, with its chalk cliffs riddled with former smuggling caves. Our high-quality prints bring the rich history and natural charm of this iconic location into your home or office. Order now and relive the magic of the British coastline with every glance.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Flamborough Head, North Landing: A 1950s Snapshot of Yorkshire's Chalk Cliffs and Smuggling Caves" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the raw beauty and rich history of Flamborough Head in Yorkshire, England, during the 1950s. The image, taken at North Landing, showcases the iconic white chalk cliffs, riddled with caves that once served as hiding places for smugglers. The cliffs, a natural wonder of the Yorkshire coastline, are formed primarily of chalk, a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate. Over thousands of years, the relentless action of the North Sea has carved intricate patterns and caves into the cliff face, creating a breathtaking and dramatic landscape. Flamborough Head has a long and fascinating history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Stone Age. However, it is perhaps best known for its association with smuggling, a clandestine trade that thrived in the area from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The caves in the photograph were used to conceal contraband, such as tobacco, spirits, and silk, from customs officials. Despite the passage of time, the caves and the cliffs continue to captivate visitors with their unique charm and historical significance. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rugged coastline of Flamborough Head played a crucial role in the clandestine world of smuggling. The image transports us back to the 1950s, a time when the beauty of the natural world and the allure of hidden secrets could be discovered through simple pleasures like a day at the coast. The photograph, with its timeless quality, invites us to reflect on the enduring power of nature and the stories it holds.
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