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A scrapyard for cars, St Erth, Cornwall
A scrapyard for cars at St Erth near Hayle in Cornwall. A crane is about to drop another car on the heap
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1985 Crane Drop Eighties Erth Hayle Heap Pile Pollution Scrap Scrapped Scrapping Ugly Waste Yard Scrap Yard
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "A Scrapyard for Cars, St Erth, Cornwall" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the raw energy and industry of a busy scrapyard, with a crane poised to drop another car onto the ever-growing heap. The rich colors and textures of this photograph are beautifully brought to life on our premium canvas, ensuring a stunning and unique piece of wall art for your home or office. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty in the unexpected, this canvas print makes a thought-provoking conversation starter. Order yours today and add a touch of intrigue to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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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In this evocative image from the past, a crane looms over a sprawling scrapyard for cars at St Erth near Hayle in Cornwall, England. The year is 1985, and the industrial scene before us is a stark reminder of the relentless march of progress and the transient nature of our material possessions. The crane, poised to drop another car onto the ever-growing heap of metal and rust, symbolizes the ruthless efficiency of the scrap industry. The cars, once prized possessions and symbols of freedom and status, now lie discarded and forgotten, their histories and stories slowly being erased. The scrapyard, with its chaotic jumble of twisted metal and shattered glass, is an ugly yet historical sight. The pollution in the air, a byproduct of the industrial process, adds to the sense of decay and decay. Yet, there is a certain beauty in the raw, unfiltered reality of this scene. The 1980s, a decade of change and transformation, are reflected in the rusted shells of the cars. The 80s were a time of economic prosperity, but also of environmental degradation and social upheaval. This image captures the tension between progress and waste, industry and pollution, history and oblivion. The scrapyard at St Erth is a reminder that even the most valuable and cherished objects can eventually become waste. It is a testament to the cyclical nature of life and the inexorable passage of time. And yet, amidst the chaos and decay, there is a sense of order and purpose, as the cars are dismantled and their components are recycled and repurposed. This photograph, taken in the 1980s, captures a moment in time that is both historical and timeless. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a reminder of the past, and a glimpse into the future. It is a powerful and thought-provoking image that invites us to reflect on the meaning of progress, the value of history, and the importance of sustainability.
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