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Map, showing the new Harbour and the Roadstead, Holyhead Bay, with the Breakwater, and showing the Plan for the Packet-pier and completion of the Harbour (engraving)
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Map, showing the new Harbour and the Roadstead, Holyhead Bay, with the Breakwater, and showing the Plan for the Packet-pier and completion of the Harbour (engraving)
5213539 Map, showing the new Harbour and the Roadstead, Holyhead Bay, with the Breakwater, and showing the Plan for the Packet-pier and completion of the Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map, showing the new Harbour and the Roadstead, Holyhead Bay, with the Breakwater, the late Mr J M Rendel, Engineer, and showing the Plan for the Packet-pier and completion of the Harbour, Mr J Hawkshaw, Engineer. Illustration for The Builder, 9 July 1859.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23301304
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Breakwater Completion Packet Pier Roadstead
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This engraving from the 19th century showcases a detailed map of Holyhead Bay, highlighting the new Harbour and Roadstead. The focal point of the image is undoubtedly the impressive Breakwater, which stands as a testament to engineering brilliance. The map also reveals the intricate Plan for the Packet-pier and completion of the Harbour, designed by renowned architects Mr J M Rendel and Mr J Hawkshaw respectively. Their expertise in construction and architecture shines through in this remarkable piece. As we delve into history through this print, we are transported back to a time when these structures were at their inception. It serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and determination to conquer nature's challenges. The artist skillfully captures not only the physical aspects but also conveys an aura of ambition and progress that surrounded these ambitious projects. The attention to detail allows us to appreciate every aspect of this historical moment. This engraving offers viewers a glimpse into an era where building landmarks was seen as both an art form and an essential part of societal development. It invites us to marvel at how far we have come while acknowledging those who paved the way for our modern infrastructure. With its blend of history, plan, architecture, buildings, maps, and construction elements all beautifully depicted within one frame, this print truly encapsulates both beauty and significance in equal measure.
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