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Photographic Print : Tinsley Viaduct under construction, Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967
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Tinsley Viaduct under construction, Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967
Tinsley Viaduct under construction, Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. The Tinsley Viaduct is one of the major structures on the M1. It forms a giant interchange with access to and exits from the M1 situated at each end. Originally designed on the back of a cigarette packet at a dinner dance, the viaduct cost £ 6 million to build and has a length of 1088 metres. It crosses the Sheffield Canal and the Midland Mainline railway. In the photograph, one of the steel box sections can be seen being lifted into place
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic Tinsley Viaduct under construction in Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. This captivating image offers a unique glimpse into the past as this major structure on the M1 motorway took shape. Bring the history and engineering marvel of the Tinsley Viaduct into your home or office with this high-quality, authentic print from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the awe-inspiring Tinsley Viaduct under construction in Meadowhall, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, in 1967. Serving as one of the prominent structures on the M1 motorway, this viaduct boasts a remarkable interchange that provides access to and exits from the M1 at both ends. Its inception is said to have originated from a humble beginning - designed on the back of a cigarette packet during a dinner dance. With an impressive length of 1088 meters, this engineering marvel cost £6 million to build. The photograph showcases one of the steel box sections being carefully lifted into place by towering cranes amidst its construction phase. As it spans across both the Sheffield Canal and Midland Mainline railway, it symbolizes not only progress but also connectivity within its surroundings. The image beautifully portrays how civil engineering can shape landscapes and transform transportation systems. It represents an era when Britain was investing in infrastructure development to enhance road transport networks for its citizens. Through vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail captured by Michael Walters of Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , viewers are transported back in time to witness this significant moment in history. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate the dedication and hard work that went into constructing such an iconic structure – a testament to human ingenuity and determination.
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