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Churchs Steam Car
Dr Church, of Birmingham, develops the Leviathan from a design by Trevithick. It carries 44 passengers daily between London and B hm at an average 14 mph (22 km/h)
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1833 Average Birmingham Carriages Carries Daily Passengers Trevithick Develops
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Church's Steam Car" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing photograph transports you back in time to the early days of transportation, showcasing the pioneering effort of Dr. Church of Birmingham. With a design inspired by the legendary engineer Richard Trevithick, "Church's Steam Car" carried an impressive 44 passengers daily between London and Birmingham, achieving an average speed of 14 mph (22 km/h). Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and be inspired by the ingenuity and innovation of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts the historic moment of the inaugural journey of Church's Steam Car, designed by the visionary engineer Dr. Church of Birmingham, and inspired by the pioneering work of Richard Trevithick. The Steam Car, a marvel of the industrial revolution, was developed to carry a remarkable 44 passengers between London and Birmingham, making it an impressive feat for transportation at the time. The Steam Car, a precursor to the modern railway systems, was powered by steam and boasted an average speed of 14 miles per hour (22 km/h). This was a significant improvement over the existing modes of transportation, which were often slow and unreliable. The daily operation of this Steam Car marked a turning point in the history of transport, paving the way for more advanced steam-powered vehicles and eventually, the advent of the railway age. The Steam Car's design was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of Dr. Church and Trevithick. The carriages, which could accommodate a large number of passengers, were pulled by the steam engine, with the steam generated from a boiler located at the front of the vehicle. The passengers were seated comfortably inside, shielded from the elements, and enjoyed a smoother ride than before. This photograph, taken in 1833, captures a moment in history when transportation was transformed forever. The Steam Car's impact on travel between Birmingham and London was profound, and it set the stage for the development of more advanced steam-powered vehicles that would revolutionize the way people moved from place to place. This image is a reminder of the past, and a testament to the human spirit of innovation and progress.
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