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Foundry worker Blists Hill
Iron furnace worker Grahan Collins takes a breather at Blists Hill Ironworks, Ironbridge, Shropshire. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990
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Media ID 19533817
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990 1990s Dunn Foundry Furnace Gorge Heat Iron Ironbridge Ironworks Molten Nineties Philip Sweating Toil Wrought Foundryman
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Breathtaking history comes to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring this captivating image of a foundry worker taking a moment's rest at Blists Hill Ironworks in Shropshire. This evocative photograph, originally published in The Sunday Correspondent in 1990, transports you back in time to the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic rights managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for adding character and depth to any room, this unique piece of history is sure to become a conversation starter in your home or office.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 photograph, Graham Collins, a dedicated foundry worker at Blists Hill Ironworks in Ironbridge, Shropshire, takes a much-needed respite from his laborious task. The year is 1990, and the scene transports us back to an era when the industrial revolution was in full swing. The ironworks, nestled within the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge, was a hive of activity, with the constant clanging of hammers and the hissing of steam engines echoing through the valley. Graham, dressed in traditional foundryman attire, is seen leaning against a large, sweating furnace, his face etched with the signs of toil and hard work. Sweat drips from his brow as he takes a moment to catch his breath, the heat from the molten metal radiating off the iron walls around him. The white-hot furnace, with its fiery orange and red glow, is a testament to the intense conditions under which the workers toiled. Despite the challenging working conditions, the foundrymen, including Graham, were a vital part of the iron industry that put Ironbridge on the map. The wrought iron produced at Blists Hill was renowned for its quality and was used in various industries, from construction to transportation. This photograph, taken by acclaimed photographer Philip Dunn, offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a tangible connection to the rich industrial heritage of Ironbridge and the tireless workers who shaped it. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and dedication required to build the foundations of our modern world.
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