Fine Art Print : Navvies building a new railway line, UK
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Navvies building a new railway line, UK
Navvies building a new railway line at an unidentified location in the UK. A station building can be seen in the top right
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Media ID 4481415
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Bank Conditions Employment Labour Manual Navvies Pick Rubble Soil Spade Tools Track Truck Workhouse 1902
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Navvies at Work fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the Industrial Revolution as navvies toil to build a new railway line. The station building in the top right corner adds to the sense of progress and industry. A timeless piece of history, this rights managed print makes a stunning addition to any wall, igniting conversations and inspiring wonder.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the backbreaking labor of Navvies, or railway construction workers, as they toil to build a new railway line in an unidentified location in the United Kingdom, around the year 1902. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the historical process of expanding the rail network that transformed transportation in Britain. Navvies are seen working in various stages of track construction, with some shoveling soil and loading it onto a cart, while others use picks to break up the ground or maneuver heavy rubble. A truck, likely used to transport materials, is parked nearby, and a station building can be seen in the top right corner. The working conditions during this era were notoriously harsh, with long hours, low pay, and minimal safety regulations. Navvies often lived in workhouses or makeshift camps, and their labor was essential to the growth of the rail industry. The photograph also highlights the manual nature of the work, with the Navvies using simple tools such as spades, picks, and wheelbarrows to move earth and build the railway line. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort required to build the extensive railway network that transformed the way people and goods were transported across the country. The railway lines, which continue to be an integral part of the British transportation infrastructure, stand as a testament to the hard work and determination of the Navvies who labored to construct them.
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