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Antique Framed Print : Bus stop queue and power station a071671
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Bus stop queue and power station a071671
HARLESDEN, London. A street scene with people waiting at a bus stop by a London Underground station sign in Harlesden at dusk, cars passing and the North Acton power station to the south of Harlesden Station in the background. Photographed by John Gay in 1965
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Media ID 1398282
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29cm x 29.4cm (11.4" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print by John Gay takes us back to the bustling streets of Harlesden, London in 1965. As dusk settles over the city, a dark urban scene comes alive with a sense of anticipation. The focal point is a group of people patiently waiting at a bus stop, their silhouettes illuminated by the warm glow of a nearby lamp post. The iconic London Underground station sign stands proudly amidst this street scene, serving as both a landmark and symbol of connectivity for commuters. Cars pass by in blurred motion, adding to the dynamic energy that permeates through every corner of this photograph. In the distance, we catch sight of the North Acton power station looming against the twilight sky. Its towering presence serves as a reminder of industrial progress and modernity juxtaposed against an otherwise traditional setting. John Gay's keen eye captures not only the physical elements but also evokes emotions within his viewers. This snapshot freezes time and transports us back to an era where public transportation was essential for daily life in London. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Historic England's collection, we are reminded that even mundane moments like waiting for a bus can hold great significance when seen through the lens of history.
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