The Current History
by Sheila Laurens
Title
The Current History
Artist
Sheila Laurens
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
A HDR image of electrical fuseboxes in the Flax Mill / Maltings. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.
Between 1796 and 1797, the world's first completely iron-framed building, Ditherington Flax Mill, was built for a partnership, Marshall, Benyon and Bage. Their aim was to create a factory to spin flax which could then be woven into linen.
Historically, the purpose of the building was less important than its design by its architect, Charles Bage (1751-1822).
Bage created the ancestor of all iron-framed and steel-framed structures, including modern skyscrapers.
The building remains largely intact and is currently unused but there are plans to save, restore and/or rejuvenate. It lies within a complex of several former industrial buildings on the outskirts of Shrewsbury town centre.
Thanks to Revolutionary Players - "Charles Bage, the Flax Industry and Shrewsbury's Iron-Framed Mills"
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December 29th, 2011
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Comments (9)
Robert Bales
Very stunning and nicely done!! v/f/t
Sheila Laurens replied:
Robert, thank you so much. I have just had a quick peek at your work and I feel very humbled that you should leave such an encouraging comment on mine. Thank you
Toni Hopper
Congratulations on your image being featured on the home page of the HDR Photography group. Feel free to archive it in the discussions for August features!
Miguel Rodriguez
This is AMAZING. Congratulations on your sale. f/v
Sheila Laurens replied:
Many, many thanks for EVERYTHING - the lovely comment, the fave and the vote - all of which are very much appreciated X
Cheryl Hardt
LOL, love the title! I always try to show some appreciation for the agile minds that include a witty title for their image. Well done!
Sheila Laurens replied:
@ Cheryl - I am so pleased that you like the title, it's a very important part for me (when it's possible to do) but when it's appreciated I am very, very happy. Thank you XX
Kim Sy Ok
Congrats on your sale! v -Kim
Sheila Laurens replied:
Thank you soooo very much, I didn't even know that I had made a sale !!! You are kind X
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