Canvas Print : Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing
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Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing
Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing and smoking chimneys in background. From History of the County of Yorks 1828. Hand-coloured engraving
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Media ID 9781891
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1828 Background Canals Chimneys Commerce County Hand Coloured Industrial Leeds Revolution Sailing Scene Shipping Smoking Trade Transport Vessels Wharf Yorkshire Aire Calder Warehousing Yorks
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of Leeds, Yorkshire's bustling waterfront to your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of the Aire and Calder Navigation. This captivating scene from the University Images Group archives showcases the industrial heart of the region, with ships docking, warehouses bustling with activity, and the backdrop of smoking chimneys. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this hand-coloured engraving from 1828. Elevate your decor and transport yourself back in time with this unique piece of history.
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 hand-coloured engraving from 1828 transports us back to a bustling scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation in Leeds, Yorkshire. The image captures the essence of a thriving industrial revolution era, showcasing the vibrant trade and commerce that defined this historic county. In the foreground, we witness an array of vessels gracefully sailing along the canals, carrying goods and connecting distant places through waterways. The wharf is abuzz with activity as workers diligently load and unload cargo onto waiting ships. Warehouses line the banks, their walls adorned with signs of various businesses engaged in trade. The smoking chimneys towering in the background serve as a reminder of the rapid industrialization taking place during this period. This print not only offers a glimpse into England's rich history but also serves as a testament to Leeds' pivotal role in shaping Britain's economic landscape. It symbolizes progress, innovation, and ambition that propelled Yorkshire forward during those transformative years. With its meticulous hand-colouring technique adding depth and vibrancy to every detail captured by this engraving artistically preserves an important moment in time for future generations to appreciate. This historical gem showcases both the beauty of transportation on waterways and highlights how industries flourished amidst changing times – making it an invaluable piece for any history enthusiast or admirer of British heritage.
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