Canvas Print : Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line
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Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line
Slip of earth at the Spittal-Gate cutting off the Great Northern Railway. The incident happened just south of Grantham, over a thousand tons of earth fell on the track alomost burying the engine bringing the train to a standstill
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1852 23rd Bringing Burying Cutting Earth Fell Grantham Happened Incident Slip Spittal Standstill Thousand Tons Track
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Slip of earth on the Great Northern Railway line." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a dramatic moment in railway history. Witness the aftermath of a landslide just south of Grantham, where over a thousand tons of earth unexpectedly gave way, almost burying an engine. The raw power of nature is on full display in this evocative, rights managed print. Perfectly preserving the intricate details and rich colors, our premium canvas prints bring this historical moment to life in your home or office. Experience the thrill of history with every glance.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This incredible print captures a dramatic moment in history on the Great Northern Railway line. The slip of earth at the Spittal-Gate cutting, just south of Grantham, is a haunting reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature. In October 1852, over a thousand tons of earth fell onto the track, nearly burying the engine and bringing the train to a sudden standstill.
The image conveys both the chaos and danger of this incident, as well as highlighting the importance of railway safety and maintenance. The sheer scale of the slip is evident in the massive amount of earth that cascaded down onto the tracks, creating an obstacle that must have seemed insurmountable to those on board.
As we look back on this historical event through this photograph, we are reminded of how far transportation technology has come since then. The Great Northern Railway line may no longer exist in its original form, but images like these serve as important reminders of our past and help us appreciate how far we've come in terms of safety regulations and infrastructure development.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online is not just a snapshot from history - it's a powerful visual representation of an important moment in time that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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