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Works of the Aluminium Company (Limited), at Oldbury, near Birmingham (engraving)
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Works of the Aluminium Company (Limited), at Oldbury, near Birmingham (engraving)
1595572 Works of the Aluminium Company (Limited), at Oldbury, near Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the Aluminium Company (Limited), at Oldbury, near Birmingham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1888.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315422
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Birmingham Factories Patentee West Midlands Works Chloride Oldbury
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This engraving, titled "Works of the Aluminium Company (Limited), at Oldbury, near Birmingham" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the industrial landscape of that time. The image showcases the impressive facilities of the Aluminium Company in Oldbury, located near Birmingham in England's West Midlands region. The composition is filled with intricate details that highlight the scale and complexity of this pioneering industry. Sodium furnaces emit billowing smoke while patentee chloride towers stand tall against the horizon. The factories sprawl across the landscape, their chimneys releasing plumes of steam into the sky. This engraving serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress during an era marked by rapid industrialization. It captures both the awe-inspiring power and transformative impact of technological advancements on society. As we admire this historical print from a private collection, we are reminded of how far we have come since those early days of aluminium production. This artwork invites us to reflect on our industrial heritage while appreciating how modern industries continue to shape our world today.
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