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Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
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Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
1199839 Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Six Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with a plate of The Coaches, Machines, etc by Thomas Talbory Bury, published 1831.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22872122
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Chimney Chimneys Edge Hill Engine Engines Industrial Revolution Industrialisation Liverpool Locomotive Locomotives Manchester Passenger Passengers Rail Smokestack Smokestacks Steam Stephensons Rocket Tracks Trains Tunnel Tunnels
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Entrance of the Railway at Edge Hill, Liverpool, 1831" takes us back to a pivotal moment in history. Created by Thomas Talbot Bury in 1831, this print captures the essence of the industrial revolution and its impact on transportation. The image showcases an impressive steam locomotive chugging along the tracks with billowing smokestacks. The railway entrance at Edge Hill in Liverpool serves as a gateway to a new era of travel and connectivity. Passengers eagerly await their journey aboard this magnificent Georgian-era engine. Bury's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this artwork. From the meticulously rendered chimneys and tunnels to the intricate engravings on the locomotive itself, each element tells a story of progress and innovation. As we gaze upon this scene from over two centuries ago, we are reminded of how railways transformed not only England but also Britain as a whole. This print symbolizes more than just transportation; it represents societal change and economic growth brought about by advancements like Stephenson's Rocket. Now part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection, this engraving offers us a glimpse into our past while celebrating human ingenuity and determination. It serves as an enduring testament to those who dared to dream big during one of history's most transformative periods – when steam-powered engines paved the way for modern transportation systems that shape our world today.
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