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The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR). Illustration for Black & White magazine, 28 May 1892.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22326092
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Bath Berkshire Bidge Changing Cornish Cornwall Devon Great Western Railway Isambard Kingdom Brunel Labourers Maidenhead Navvies Paddington Station Pedestrian Bridge Plymouth Rails Replacing Somerset Station Stone Bridge Supsension Bridge Terminus Thames Tracks Trains Wokrker Wooden Bridge Altering Broad Gauge Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen
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The Great Western Railway (GWR) - A Glimpse into 19th Century British Engineering
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. This print takes us back to the remarkable era of the Great Western Railway (GWR), a true testament to British engineering prowess. Captured by Enoch Ward in 1892, this lithograph showcases the monumental efforts undertaken by workers as they alter and replace rails on a timber trestle bridge. The image transports us to an age when steam locomotives ruled the tracks, connecting cities and towns across England. The GWR, designed by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was at the forefront of railway innovation during this time. From its iconic Paddington Station in London to picturesque locations like Maidenhead and Bath, it revolutionized transport throughout Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and beyond. In this particular scene, we witness dedicated laborers known as navvies diligently working amidst breathtaking German landscapes. Their unwavering commitment is evident as they navigate through challenging terrain while replacing tracks with precision. This snapshot not only highlights their hard work but also pays homage to their invaluable contribution towards building one of Britain's most significant transportation networks. As we admire this historical masterpiece from Ward's Private Collection via Fine Art Finder's print collection, we are reminded of how railways transformed societies and connected people across Europe. It serves as a reminder that even today's modern infrastructure owes much gratitude to these pioneering engineers who laid down the foundations for our present-day transport systems.
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