Sujet

The Earl of Bandon cutting the first turf for the Cork and Bandon Railway, 1845. Creator: Unknown.

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The Earl of Bandon cutting the first turf for the Cork and Bandon Railway, 1845. James Bernard, 2nd Earl of Bandon, takes part in a ceremony marking the start of railway construction in Ireland. 'The turf had previously been loosened by a labourer, and a plank laid down, upon which the whee barrow was to be driven. His Lordship took the spade and drove it into the yielding earth, amidst a mighty shout from the people; he then flung some spadesful into the barrow, and rolled it along the plank, amidst renewed shouts and increased pressure from the crowd; and thus was the Cork and Bandon Railway commenced!' From "Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

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HRM21A07_125

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Droits gérés

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61,0Mo (4,4Mo) / 42,0cm x 36,4cm / 4960 x 4302 (300dpi)

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