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 & Porter Road Roller, 8 tons, built 1934. 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 year is 1934, and you are seated confidently atop the eight-ton Aveling & Porter Road Roller, its mighty steel rollers preparing to leave their indelible marks on the history of British engineering. The polished black and green exterior gleams under the warm Norfolk sun as steam hisses gently from its chimney. As part of the renowned Thursford Collection, this iconic machine symbolizes an era of industrial ingenuity and resilience. The intricate brass fixtures and the carefully hand-painted detailing whisper of the craftsmanship and pride poured into every inch of its design. You are not merely observing history; you are steering it, navigating the cobbled paths of a world that is steadily being modernized by the relentless power of steam and iron.
Feel the vibrations as the powerful roller churns forward, a testament to an era where machines like this transformed the landscape, paving the roads of progress. Around you, the quaint English countryside unfolds in quiet harmony, yet the roller’s deep rumble commands respect, a reminder of its vital role. The Thursford Collection stands as a sanctuary for such marvels, preserving not just machines but the stories and lives they impacted. As you grip the controls, you become part of this legacy, immersed in a living memory that links the past to the present.
This postcard encapsulates more than just an image—it captures a moment of industrial glory and the spirit of innovation. For collectors, it’s an invitation to step back into a time when machines were built to last and design was an art form. It’s not merely a postcard; it’s a piece of British heritage, a gateway into an era of steam and progress.
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