Dimensions: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Photographer/Publisher: BERIC TEMPESTÂ
COLOURCARD. Printed in the U.K. by Beric Tempest & Co. Ltd., St. Ives, Cornwall.
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
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Aveling Convertible Tractor/Roller, 8 tons, 1913. Part of the Thursford Collection at Thursford, Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk, England, NR21 0AS. Off the A148 road between Holt and Fakenham.
Internal notes: QC passed
The Aveling Convertible Tractor/Roller, 8 tons, built in 1913, brings you back to a time when ingenuity and craftsmanship defined progress. Imagine yourself as the operator of this magnificent machine, the steam hissing around you, the rhythmic pulse of its engine echoing across the countryside. You can almost feel the warmth of the boiler as you sit atop the powerful roller, steering it with precision as the world transitions from horse-driven tools to mechanised marvels. The rich black and green livery, accented with intricate gold details, speaks of an era when even utility machines were built with an eye for beauty and functionality.
Step into the heart of the Thursford Collection, where this extraordinary piece of history rests among a curated selection of other engineering treasures. Picture the tranquil Norfolk countryside, where the machine’s iron wheels once treaded, shaping roads and enabling connectivity. You are not just looking at a postcard—you are holding a tangible connection to the past. The worn, weathered surfaces of the machine, captured perfectly in the image, tell stories of decades of hard work and resilience. The Aveling Convertible Tractor/Roller is more than just a machine; it is a symbol of innovation and industrial progress.
This postcard is not just a photograph; it is a portal to a bygone era. Imagine this machine parked in your collection or study, not as a mere artifact but as a time machine that places you right in the centre of the industrial revolution. With every glance, you feel the steam, hear the clanking of gears, and smell the coal. It is a chance to not only own a piece of history but to live and breathe it every day.
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