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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper)
7389716 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 14x21 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
View of the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway showing St Paul's Cathedral in left background, St Pancras Parish Church in centre, shoring equipment in middle distance, with navvies working in foreground and middle distance with several horses pulling carts; Bourne's 1838 publications A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway, showed the construction of the railway from London to Birmingham in the year 1837=38); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This print captures the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway in the early 19th century. Created by artist John Cooke Bourne, this pencil with wash on paper artwork provides a unique glimpse into the monumental project that connected two major cities. In this scene, we see St Paul's Cathedral standing tall in the left background, while St Pancras Parish Church takes center stage. The middle distance showcases shoring equipment and hardworking navvies diligently constructing the railway. Horses can be seen pulling carts filled with materials, adding to the bustling atmosphere of this building site. Bourne's lithographic drawings from 1838 showcased various stages of construction along the London to Birmingham route during 1837-38. This particular piece demonstrates his exceptional attention to detail and skillful use of color. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust proudly houses this remarkable artwork within their collection. It serves as a testament to both Bourne's artistic talent and its historical significance in shaping transportation infrastructure in Britain. As you admire this image, let your imagination transport you back to a time when steam engines were revolutionizing travel and connecting distant places like never before. Experience firsthand how human ingenuity transformed landscapes and united communities through ambitious engineering endeavors like the London and Birmingham Railway.
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