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Hedley colliery locomotive: Wylam
Hedley colliery locomotive: Wylam, with two gentleman, 1813 Date: 1813
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1813 Colliery Gentleman Hedley Locomotive Wylam
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Hedley Colliery Locomotive: Wylam poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to 1813 as you witness the power and innovation of the early steam engine in action. Two gentlemen stand proudly beside the locomotive, adding to the historical significance of this remarkable photograph. Bring the rich history of the industrial revolution into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing poster print. Order now and let the story of the Hedley Colliery Locomotive: Wylam inspire and captivate you every day."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts the pioneering Hedley Colliery locomotive, Wylam, in action during the early days of the railway revolution in 1813. The locomotive, named after its place of origin in Wylam, Northumberland, England, is shown here pulling two gentlemen, likely engineers or inventors, as it traverses a rugged terrain. The men, dressed in fashionable attire of the time, appear to be deeply engrossed in the experience, their faces filled with awe and excitement. The Hedley Colliery locomotive, designed by William Hedley and Timothy Hackworth, was an important milestone in the history of rail transport. It marked the transition from horse-drawn wagons to steam-powered locomotives, revolutionizing the way goods and people were transported over long distances. The Wylam locomotive was the first to be used on a commercial coal transport system, paving the way for the development of the modern railway network. Despite its historical significance, the Hedley Colliery locomotive, Wylam, remains a lesser-known figure in the annals of railway history compared to its more famous successors. This print, however, offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was on the cusp of a technological breakthrough that would forever change the way we travel. The image of the Wylam locomotive, with its two intrepid passengers, serves as a reminder of the spirit of innovation and curiosity that drove the early pioneers of the railway age.
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