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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch)
7389712 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
Showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway with illustrations of a stone mason, horse and cart, and navvies performing various tasks; 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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© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway in the mid-19th century. Created by artist John Cooke Bourne, this composite sketch provides a detailed illustration of the railway's development during 1837-38. The artwork measures 22x28 cm and is currently held at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK. Bourne's lithographic drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway were published in 1838, offering a comprehensive visual narrative of this monumental project. In this particular piece, we witness various workers engaged in different tasks related to construction. A stone mason can be seen meticulously crafting stones for building structures while a horse-drawn cart transports materials across the site. Navvies, or manual laborers, are depicted undertaking their respective duties. The image captures both the magnitude and intricacy of constructing such an ambitious railway system during that era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to connect two major cities through advanced transportation infrastructure. With its rich historical significance and artistic merit, this print offers viewers a glimpse into an important chapter of British engineering history. The inclusion of horses adds an element of nostalgia while emphasizing their crucial role in facilitating early transportation efforts. Overall, Bourne's composite sketch beautifully encapsulates not only the physical aspects but also the spirit behind one of Britain's most significant railway projects – forever etching it into our collective memory.
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