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Manchester Ship Canal - Cattle Auction
Cattle auction brought in from Ireland by ship and unloaded on the Manchester Ship Canal
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Media ID 4415638
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Auction Auctioneer Canal Cattle Manchester Pens Selling Unloaded Yard
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 evocative photograph captures the hustle and bustle of a cattle auction on the Manchester Ship Canal in 1905. The image transports us back in time to an era when livestock were brought in from Ireland by ship and sold at auction yards along the canal. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Manchester Ship Canal, with its industrial chimneys and cranes, a testament to the city's thriving economy during the early 20th century. In the foreground, a crowd of onlookers and farmers gather around the auctioneer, who skillfully manages the sale of the Irish cattle that have just been unloaded from the ship. The pens in the background are filled with anxious cattle, their eyes fixed on the auctioneer as they await their fate. The atmosphere is tense, yet there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. The auctioneer's gavel strikes the block, signaling the start of the bidding war, and the crowd responds with shouts and calls as they vie for the best animals. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, when the Manchester Ship Canal was a vital artery for the transportation of goods, including livestock, from Ireland to the bustling markets of Manchester. It is a reminder of the rich history of agriculture, trade, and industry that once thrived in this part of the world.
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