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Framed Print : Conveyor JLP01_10_00741
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Conveyor JLP01_10_00741
Fareham, Hampshire. The conveyor belt used to transport chalk during the construction of the M27. Two million cubic metres of chalk were transported by conveyor belt to form bunds and an embankment in Portsmouth Harbour. Photographed in August 1971
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Media ID 12312680
© Historic England. John Laing Photographic Collection
Archive Construction Engineering
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Conveyor JLP01_10_00741" by Historic England Archive and photographer Joh. This captivating image transports you back in time to Fareham, Hampshire, where the M27 motorway was being constructed. Witness the conveyor belt in action, transporting over two million cubic metres of chalk to form bunds. Our high-quality framed print brings the history and engineering marvel of this significant construction project into your home or office. Each print is carefully framed with attention to detail, ensuring a stunning presentation that is sure to impress. Preserve a piece of history with this unique and intriguing framed print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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This print from the Historic England Archive takes us back to August 1971, capturing a pivotal moment in the construction of the M27 motorway. The image showcases Conveyor JLP01_10_00741, an engineering marvel that played a vital role in transforming Fareham, Hampshire. The conveyor belt depicted here served as the lifeline for transporting an astounding two million cubic metres of chalk. Its purpose? To create bunds and an embankment within Portsmouth Harbour, forever altering its landscape. This ambitious feat required meticulous planning and precise execution. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the hum of machinery and feel the energy surrounding this monumental task. The conveyor belt stretches out before us like a modern-day river flowing with chalky sediment – a symbol of human ingenuity shaping nature to suit our needs. Beyond its technical significance, this photograph also serves as a reminder of how infrastructure projects have shaped our world throughout history. It is through such endeavors that societies evolve and progress. Credit must be given to © Historic England Archive for preserving this remarkable piece of history captured by Joh's lens. Through their tireless efforts in documenting our past, they allow us to appreciate not only the physical structures but also the stories behind them - tales of ambition, innovation, and determination that continue to inspire generations today.
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