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Antique Framed Print : Great Eastern Railway Accident
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Great Eastern Railway Accident
Great Eastern Railway Accident, Colchester, Essex, England
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Media ID 19922606
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). 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 37.1cm x 23.3cm (14.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: Tragedy on the Tracks: The Great Eastern Railway Accident, Colchester, Essex, England 2.. This haunting image captures the aftermath of one of the most devastating railway accidents in British history, the Great Eastern Railway Accident in Colchester, Essex, England. The photograph, taken in the immediate aftermath of the disaster on the 2nd of August, 1864, depicts the scene of utter chaos and destruction. The Great Eastern Railway Accident was a head-on collision between two trains, the 1:30 pm express from London Liverpool Street Station and the 2:15 pm local train from Colchester, that occurred at the level crossing near the North Station in Colchester. The cause of the accident was attributed to a faulty signal, which failed to stop the express train from proceeding onto the single track, where the local train was already approaching. The photograph reveals the devastating consequences of the collision. The wreckage of the two trains is scattered across the scene, with debris, twisted metal, and broken wooden carriages strewn about. The once pristine carriages now lie mangled and unrecognizable, a testament to the brutal force of the impact. Amidst the chaos, the human toll of the accident is evident. The photograph shows the injured and the dead being tended to by emergency responders and bystanders. The faces of the victims, some in shock, others in pain, convey the raw emotion and trauma of the moment. The Great Eastern Railway Accident was a turning point in the history of British railways, leading to significant improvements in safety measures and signaling systems. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the human cost of progress and the importance of learning from past mistakes. The photograph, taken from the collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, is a powerful and poignant reminder of a tragic moment in history. It invites us to reflect on the past, to learn from it, and to strive for a safer future.
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