Dimensions: approx. 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 inches
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Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Text: Thursford Park, c. 1919 The Thursford Collection, Thursford Green, Thursford, Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0AS
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Imagine the scene in 1919 at Thursford Park, a place alive with the bustle of machinery and the grit of hard-working men. You stand amidst the sprawling estate, a colossal steam engine roaring to life beside you. The air is thick with the smell of burning coal and freshly cut timber, the rhythmic chug of the engine blending with the sounds of saws and hammers. A monumental log, stripped of its bark, lies chained to the iron wheels of a heavy cart. Men, with their flat caps and rolled-up sleeves, lean into their labour, their faces weathered by years of toil. This is an era where machines like these transformed industry, bringing efficiency to the timber trade and reshaping the landscape of Norfolk.
Step closer, and you see the pride etched on the faces of the workers, standing beside this engineering marvel as though posing with a trusted ally. The massive iron wheels dig into the earth, leaving imprints of progress, while the engine’s polished body gleams despite its rugged purpose. It’s not just a machine—it’s a testament to human ingenuity, a beacon of the industrial age. Nearby, the grand chimneys of Thursford Park rise against the sky, framing a scene that blends nature, machinery, and man in perfect harmony. Every detail of this postcard whispers a story of resilience and innovation, a time when machines like these redefined what was possible.
As the day wanes, a worker stands back, hands on his hips, admiring the fruits of his labour. You can almost hear his voice through the years, talking about the power of this beast and the changes it brought to their lives. The postcard freezes this fleeting moment, a sepia-toned memory of a time when every man, machine, and task was a cog in the great wheel of progress. It’s not just a photograph—it’s a window to the past, a chance to feel the grit and glory of 1919 in your hands.
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