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GWR workings on a railway line in South Wales
Navvies working on a Great Western Railway line embankment, somewhere in South Wales. The navvy hut can be seen in the distance on the left
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Media ID 4474731
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Conditions Embankment Heavy Labour Manual Navvies Navvy Track Workings
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of GWR workings in South Wales. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time as navvies toil on the railway line, their hut a distant beacon of rest and respite. Perfect for adding character and history to any space, this high-quality print is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
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 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of railway construction in South Wales during the Edwardian era. Taken in 1909, the image depicts a group of navvies, or railway laborers, toiling away on the Great Western Railway (GWR) line's embankment. The rugged terrain of the Welsh landscape is evident in the background, with the undulating hills and lush greenery providing a stark contrast to the heavy machinery and manual labor taking place below. The navvies, dressed in their traditional work attire, are shown shoveling earth and stones into wheelbarrows, which they will then transport to the embankment to help build up the trackbed. In the distance, a navvy hut can be seen, providing shelter and respite for the workers during their breaks. The conditions were often harsh, with long hours, dangerous work, and poor living conditions. Despite the challenging circumstances, the navvies played a crucial role in the expansion of the railway network in South Wales and beyond. The railway revolutionized transportation, making it faster and more efficient than ever before. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the unsung heroes who played a vital role in shaping the transport infrastructure of the region. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human effort and determination required to build the railway lines that have connected communities and facilitated economic growth for over a century. The image's historical significance is further emphasized by its high-quality print from Mary Evans Prints Online, which preserves the details and textures of the scene for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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