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It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower
It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower), so Londoners could get an accurate time. Date: 1900
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Behind Bens Clock Clockface Cogs Londons Machinery Mechanical Mechanism Westminster Wheel Wind Winding Elizabeth Wind Up
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of 'It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower' from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph, dated 1900, offers a glimpse into the past as we witness the dedication of two men ensuring Londoners could rely on an accurate timekeeping from the Elizabeth Tower. Add a touch of history to your space with this intriguing and conversation-starting poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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A Glimpse into the Past: The Unseen Labor of Keeping the Elizabeth Tower's Clock Running This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of maintaining the Elizabeth Tower, also known as the Clock Tower or Big Ben, in London. The image, taken in the year 1900, shows two dedicated men diligently winding up the intricate mechanical clockface that graces the iconic landmark. The clock, a testament to the ingenuity of the Victorian era, was a marvel of engineering and precision. Its intricate mechanism, consisting of wheels, cogs, and other complex components, required regular winding to ensure the accurate measurement and dissemination of time to the city below. Three times a week, these unnamed clockkeepers would ascend the winding staircase, each carrying a large key, to tend to the clock's needs. The process was a laborious one, taking several hours each visit. The men would insert the key into the winding hole, turning it steadily to wind up the clock's mainspring, ensuring that the clock's hands continued their steady march around the face. The clockface, with its Roman numerals and ornate design, looms large behind the men, a symbol of London's pride and punctuality. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and dedication required to keep the city's time running smoothly. The Elizabeth Tower's clock, with its unwavering accuracy, remains an enduring symbol of London's rich history and engineering prowess.
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