Enjoy a premium, ready-to-display 12" x 8" Victoria Tower and Beacon foam backed print with exceptional colour, sharpness, and durability.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, this multi-award-winning paper features a slight surface sheen and a bright white base, offering an excellent colour range while reducing glare and fingerprints.
Mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex, a lightweight yet rigid and moisture-resistant material, ensuring long-lasting durability. Perfect for displaying on an easel or with the supplied Velcro strips.
Printed edge to edge with no border for a clean, modern presentation.
Castle Hill in Huddersfield is a site steeped in history, folklore, and local charm. At its summit stands the iconic Victoria Tower, built in 1899 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
The hill has long been a beacon of history and legend - quite literally, as it was once used for signal fires to warn of danger.
Ancient stone remains suggest the site was inhabited as far back as the Bronze Age, with an Iron Age hillfort later constructed here. Folklore even claims that giants once roamed the hill!
Today, the views from Castle Hill stretch across Huddersfield and beyond, making it a beloved landmark and a powerful symbol of the town's heritage.
With both Victoria Tower and the beacon in view, this blue hour photo captures the essence of Castle Hill at its finest. The twilight tones cast a serene glow, while the fire beacon in the foreground reminds us of the hill's ancient role as a place of signal and protection. This image is a perfect way to bring Huddersfield's heritage into your space. Ideal for history lovers and those who appreciate the beauty of Yorkshire's landscapes!
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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Enjoy a premium photographic print with three paper options, each designed to suit different lighting conditions and artistic preferences:
Each print is mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex - an ultra-durable, moisture-resistant PVC substrate that remains lightweight yet rigid. Perfect for displaying on an easel or mounting with the included Velcro strips, without the need for framing.
Supplied without a border unless otherwise specified.
Optional lamination is available in satin or gloss to match your selected paper, providing extra protection against moisture and handling. However, lamination is not recommended for Fine Art Matt paper, as it will obscure its authentic texture.
| Available Sizes | A4, 12" x 8", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Paper Finishes | 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss 308gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag |
| Substrate | 3mm PVC Foamex in black |
| Image Protection | Optional: Satin Matt or High Gloss to match your chosen paper. This is a thin film which is laminated on top of your print to give protection from scratches, fingerprints and UV rays. Lamination is not recommended for Hahnemuhle papers as it will mask the papers authentic texture. |
| Hanging System | Velcro strips are included. This is a popular and simple solution for displaying light weight prints. |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can damage the surface. Cleaning: Lustre: Dust Gently with a Soft Cloth - A clean, dry microfibre cloth can remove dust without scratching the surface. |
| Eco Credentials | Hand-made on demand to prevent wastage. |
Victoria Tower and Beacon english follies foam backed prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 3-4 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Prices shown are inclusive of delivery to Mainland UK. Shipping to other available areas calculated at checkout.
Please check out the Delivery & Returns and Free Shipping pages for futher information.There are no reviews for this item yet, but here is just a small selection of what other happy Real World Art customers have to say!
The attention to detail is above expectations. I'm thrilled with what Carol has done, I will be purchasing again. Thank you
Today I had the pleasure of picking up a framed and mounted print of 'Dandelion Clock' its absolutely stunning. The clarity is just crazy!! Now to decide where to put it!! Really beautiful work.
Wonderful card that was delivered quickly and exceptional service. Will definitely buy more in the future.
Very prompt service, good communication, arrived when promised, lovely item! Would definitely use in the future!
Loved this image of our wedding day and was appropriate for our anniversary too...
The absolute perfect image, promptly dispatched, swiftly received. Highly delighted customer. Thank you very much indeed Carol.
