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Fine Art Print : Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921
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Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921
ROTHERHAMS WATCH FACTORY, Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, West Midlands. Interior view of pinion room in watch factory, with machines. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son in 1890
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Media ID 1343770
© Historic England
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's collection. This captivating image, taken by Bedford Lemere for Historic England in 1890, showcases the interior of Rotherhams Watch Factory in Coventry. Witness the intricate machinery at work in the pinion room, a testament to the industrial prowess of the era. Bring the history and character of this iconic watch factory into your home or office with our museum-quality print, expertly printed on premium archival paper to ensure lasting beauty and vibrancy.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 photograph takes us back in time to the year 1890, inside the renowned Rotherhams Watch Factory located on Spon Street, Coventry. The image showcases an intimate glimpse into the pinion room of this bustling industrial hub, where rows of intricate machines stand as a testament to craftsmanship and precision. The composition exudes a sense of controlled chaos; gears and cogs interlock with meticulous accuracy, while skilled workers maneuver around them with purposeful grace. The atmosphere is alive with energy as these dedicated artisans diligently carry out their tasks, each contributing to the creation of exquisite timepieces that would soon find their way onto wrists across the nation. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son, this print captures not only the physicality of a watch factory but also embodies its spirit – one driven by innovation and dedication to quality. The play between light and shadow adds depth to every corner of this vast space, emphasizing both its grandeur and intimacy simultaneously. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the immense impact that factories like Rotherhams had on shaping our modern world. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that behind every timeless piece lies countless hours of laborious workmanship - an enduring tribute to human ingenuity woven into every tick-tocking second hand.
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