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Type being set at the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Type being set at the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Movable type being set on a monotype caster
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Media ID 15067138
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Caster Doncaster Machine Machinery Mexborough Michael Michael Walters Monotype Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Printworks South Yorkshire Typesetting Walters White Rose Press Company
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era - Type Being Set at the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph transports us back to the industrial heartland of Mexborough in South Yorkshire during the swinging sixties. The image showcases an intricate process that was once at the forefront of printing technology - movable type being set on a monotype caster. Inside the bustling White Rose Press building, we witness skilled craftsmen meticulously arranging individual metal letters into composing sticks. Their hands move with precision and expertise as they assemble words and sentences that will soon grace pages across Britain. The scene is filled with an air of nostalgia as rows upon rows of towering machinery hum rhythmically in this hive of activity. The monochrome palette adds to the timeless quality, emphasizing both the craftsmanship involved and its historical significance. Photographer Michael Walters has masterfully captured this moment in time, preserving not only a snapshot of British industry but also paying homage to a fading art form. Through his lens, we are transported into an era where technology met tradition; where human skill merged seamlessly with mechanical innovation. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , we are reminded that behind every printed word lies countless hours of dedication and expertise. This image serves as a tribute to those unsung heroes who played their part in shaping our literary landscape while simultaneously evoking feelings of admiration for their craftmanship within us all.
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