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Framed Print of George Stephenson, Father of Railways: Killingworth Pit where Stephenson distinguished himself, 1881 Creator: Unknown
George Stephenson, Father of Railways: Killingworth Pit where Stephenson distinguished himself, 1881....Stephenson's first great local triumph was at the village of Killingworth, where the High Pit was being pumped by an atmospheric or Newcomen engine. The water could not be kept under. A whole year's pumping had done little or no good, and the engine had come to be regarded as a complete failure...[Stephenson] was asked by a man employed at the pit what he made of it. "In a week I could send you to the bottom, " said George in reply. Although Stephenson was then only a brakesman, he was regarded as a practical and ingenious man, and the conversation was reported to Mr. Ralph Dodds, the head viewer, who hunted George up and told him if he really could pump the pit dry he would "make him a man for life." George undertook the job. He took the engine to pieces, enlarged the injection cap, packed the cylinder at the bottom, made other alterations which occupied four days, and within the week the pit was dry and the men at work. This gave the self-taught engineer a wide reputation'. Illustration published in a special supplement to celebrate the centenary of the birth of British civil engineer and mechanical engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848). From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47237135
Celebration Celebrations Centenary Centennial Coal Industry Coal Mine Coal Mining Coalmine Colliery Engine George Stephenson Industrial Revolution Innovation Pumping Engine Stephenson Stephenson George Tynemouth
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.4cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
