
2 0 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 12cm
Description
Coloured aquatint engraved by John Harris after drawing by S Kelper, showing the facade of Lime Street Station, Liverpool. The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was built under the guidance of chief engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848). It opened on 15 September 1830, becoming the world's first inter-city railway. Published by Ackermann & Co and Henry Lacy, Liverpool.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10301503
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