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Canvas Print : Sheffield Flood, remains of F. Shaw and Co. Wire Drawers, Damflask Wire Mill, River Loxley, , 1864
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Sheffield Flood, remains of F. Shaw and Co. Wire Drawers, Damflask Wire Mill, River Loxley, , 1864
From Photographs of the Sheffield Flood. Ref. 942.74 SQ
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Media ID 14034550
© Sheffield City Council
1864 Flood Floods Loxley Mill Mills Power River Ruins Water Wire Shaw
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the history of Sheffield like never before with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating piece showcases the aftermath of the Sheffield Flood, featuring the remains of F. Shaw and Co. Wire Drawers at Damflask Wire Mill, located on the River Loxley in 1864. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring history to life. Relive the past and add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office décor with this unique and intriguing piece from Sheffield City Archives. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 from the Sheffield City Archives takes us back in time to the devastating Sheffield Flood of 1864. The image showcases the haunting remains of F. Shaw and Co. Wire Drawers, a once thriving establishment located at Damflask Wire Mill along the River Loxley. The scene is one of utter destruction and desolation, as nature's wrath mercilessly swept through this industrial hub. The ruins stand as a poignant reminder of the power that water possesses when it overflows its banks during catastrophic floods. Intriguingly, this photograph not only captures the physical remnants of a bygone era but also serves as a testament to human resilience in face of adversity. It symbolizes how communities like Sheffield have risen from their ruins, rebuilding stronger than ever before. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to that fateful year when lives were lost and livelihoods shattered by an unstoppable force of nature. This image allows us to reflect on our vulnerability as humans while marveling at our ability to rebuild and forge ahead even in times of great tragedy. Preserved within these frames lies not just a snapshot frozen in time but also an enduring story etched into history - one that reminds us never to underestimate the immense power held within rivers like Loxley or disregard their potential for both creation and destruction.
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