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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and wash on paper)
7389718 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 17x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
Showing excavation of cutting on the London and Birmingham Railway, with shoring equipment in middle distance and road bridge in background; Bourne's 1838 publications A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway, showed the construction of the railway from London to Birmingham in the year 1837-38); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835" takes us back to a pivotal moment in history. Created by John Cooke Bourne in pencil and wash on paper, this artwork measures 17x26 cm and is currently housed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK. The image showcases the excavation of a cutting on the London and Birmingham Railway during its construction phase. In the middle distance, we can see shoring equipment used to support the worksite while a road bridge looms in the background. This drawing is part of Bourne's renowned 1838 publication series called "A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway". These lithographs documented various stages of railway construction between London and Birmingham from 1837-38. Transport enthusiasts will appreciate this glimpse into early engineering work as it captures both an important transportation infrastructure project and an iconic period in British history. The vibrant colors bring life to this historical scene, highlighting not only its artistic value but also providing valuable insights into how these monumental structures were built. As we admire this piece from afar, let us reflect upon how far our modern transportation systems have come since those early days when railways were being forged across landscapes like bridges connecting communities and shaping nations.
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