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Steeplejack
Steeplejack Harry Walker spending his honeymoon on a rush job, painting the chimney stack at Battersea Power station. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
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Keystone
Media ID 10842604
1960 1969 Battersea Power Station Bucket Chimney Construction Industry Economy Employment Issues Facade Home Finances Honeymoon Human Role Labor Ladder Occupation Painting Rear View Rope Rushes Single Stack Station View Roles Format Steeplejack
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the bustling city of London in the 1960s. Steeplejack Harry Walker, a man dedicated to his craft, is seen spending his honeymoon on an urgent job at Battersea Power Station. The image captures the essence of hard work and dedication as Walker fearlessly paints the towering chimney stack. The vertical composition emphasizes Walker's back view as he balances precariously on a ladder, showcasing both his skill and bravery. Dressed in traditional steeplejack attire with a rope around his waist and a bucket in hand, he embodies the spirit of construction industry workers who play vital roles in shaping our cities. Battersea Power Station serves as an iconic backdrop for this unique moment. Its famous facade stands tall against the skyline, symbolizing progress and power. This juxtaposition between love (honeymoon) and labor highlights the sacrifices made by individuals like Walker to provide for their families. As we admire this archival photograph from Keystone/Getty Images, it reminds us of employment issues faced by many during that era – where even special occasions couldn't be spared from work obligations. Yet amidst these challenges lies beauty; captured here is not just a steeplejack at work but also a testament to human resilience. This stunning portrait transports us into history while shedding light on occupations that often go unnoticed or underappreciated. It serves as a reminder that every role contributes to building our society brick by brick - whether it be painting chim
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