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Canvas Print : GWR navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
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GWR navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A group of Great Western Railway navvies straightening the track at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
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Carmarthenshire Conditions Heavy Labour Manual Navvies Navvy Rails Rocks Straight Straightening Track Trucks Ferryside Straighten
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "GWR Navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales" canvas print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the era of the Great Western Railway. Witness a group of dedicated navvies as they straighten the track in this evocative scene set against the beautiful backdrop of South Wales. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting addition to your home or office. Immerse yourself in history and bring this intriguing moment in time into your space. Order yours today from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 a group of Great Western Railway (GWR) navvies diligently working to straighten the track at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, in the year 1904. The rugged terrain of the Welsh landscape is evident in the background, with the navvies laboriously manhandling heavy rocks and rails to align them with the track bed. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, a testament to the arduous manual labor required to build and maintain the railway infrastructure of the time. The image transports us back to the Edwardian era, a period of significant expansion and development in the transportation sector. The GWR was at the forefront of this growth, connecting various parts of the country and facilitating the movement of people and goods. The navvies, who were essential to this endeavor, worked under challenging conditions, often in remote locations, to construct and repair the railway lines. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the railway system and the role of the navvies in shaping the transport landscape of the United Kingdom. Their laborious efforts resulted in the creation of a robust and extensive railway network that continues to serve as the backbone of the country's transportation system. This image is an important reminder of the human endeavor and perseverance that went into building the railway lines that have shaped the history of transportation in South Wales and beyond.
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