Canvas Print : Workers Going Home
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Workers Going Home
Workers going home for their dinner (at mid-day) from the Great Western Railways works at Wolverton
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 592308
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10040112
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Workers Going Home" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, as workers make their way home for their mid-day meal from the Great Western Railways works at Wolverton. The intricate details of this black and white photograph are beautifully brought to life on our high-quality canvas, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Experience the rich history and timeless charm of this captivating scene, and let the story of the workers unfold before your eyes.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
Workers Going Home
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating historical photograph taken in the year 1909, depicting a scene of workers making their way home for their mid-day dinner break at Wolverton, a significant railway works site located in the Great Western Railway (GWR) of Britain during the 20th century. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the social history of the working class during this era. The photograph captures a bustling scene of workers exiting the GWR works at Wolverton, each carrying their belongings or pushing prams, their faces reflecting a mix of exhaustion and relief as they head towards their homes. The image is a testament to the daily grind of the working class during this period, highlighting the importance of the mid-day dinner break as a crucial moment of respite from the rigors of industrial labor. The photograph also showcases the vibrant and diverse community that existed around the railway works. Children play in the streets, while women wait outside their homes, some with laundry in hand, while others chat with neighbors. The image offers a snapshot of the rich social fabric of the community, providing a fascinating insight into the lives of the working class during this period. The "Workers Going Home" photograph is an essential addition to any collection of historical images documenting the social history of Britain during the 20th century. It offers a poignant reminder of the daily struggles and triumphs of the working class, and the importance of community and family in providing solace and support during challenging times. This image is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the working class, social history, or the history of the railway industry in Britain.
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