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Fine Art Print : Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge a98_05132
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Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge a98_05132
The Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Widnes, Halton, Cheshire. The transporter bridge was an unusual solution to moving vehicles across a busy shipping lane, in this case the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. A travelling platform hung from overhead gantries allowed ships to pass underneath. Built in 1905 on the suspension principle with a span of 1, 000 feet it was the largest bridge of this type ever. It was demolished after 1961 when a new high level road bridge was built. Photographed in the early 1950s by Eric de Mare
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Media ID 19130042
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Bridge Children River Road Transport
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history of Widnes and Runcorn with our stunning Fine Art Print of the Transporter Bridge by Eric de Mare from Historic England. This captivating image showcases the unique and innovative engineering marvel that once connected the two towns, spanning the busy shipping lane. Bring the past into your present with this exquisite piece of art, perfect for adding character and depth to any room in your home or office. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting beauty. Transport yourself back in time with this beautiful and intriguing piece of local history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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In this photograph, the Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge, located in Widnes, Halton, Cheshire, stands as a testament to engineering innovation and ingenuity. The bridge, built in 1905, was a unique solution to the challenge of moving vehicles across the busy shipping lane formed by the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The bridge's most distinctive feature is its transporter system, which allowed vehicles to travel on a platform suspended from overhead gantries. This design enabled ships to pass underneath unobstructed, making it an essential piece of infrastructure for the thriving industrial towns of Widnes and Runcorn. The Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge was the largest of its kind ever built, with a span of an impressive 1,000 feet. The bridge was constructed using the suspension principle, and its scale is evident in the photograph, with the tiny figures of children in the foreground adding a sense of scale. The bridge served its purpose well until the late 1960s when a new high-level road bridge was built to replace it. This photograph, taken in the early 1950s by renowned photographer Eric de Mare, captures the bridge in its prime, a symbol of progress and engineering excellence. The image invites us to reflect on the past and marvel at the ingenuity of those who built such structures to connect communities and facilitate the movement of goods and people.
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