John Cooke Bourne
John Cooke Bourne (1 September 1814 – February 1896) was a British artist, engraver and photographer, best known for his lithographs showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway and the Great Western Railway.
John Cooke Bourne | |
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John Cooke Bourne, late 19th c. | |
| Born | 1 September 1814 London, England |
| Died | 1896 (aged 81) Brentford, England |
| Nationality | British |
His set of prints were each published as separate book, and became classic representations of the construction of the early railways. Prints were often hand coloured for a vivid picture of events.
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