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Antique Framed Print : Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
Framed Photos from Royal Cornwall Museum
Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899
A crowd of excited onlookers surge over the tracks and onto the platform to witness the arrival of the first train, smoke billowing, on 27th March 1899, the grand opening day. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London and South Western Railway. The locomotive is an Adams 4-4-0. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : RYpad.7
Media ID 12567787
© From the collection of the RIC
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the grand opening day of Padstow railway station, Cornwall, on 27th March 1899. This print captures a moment of sheer excitement and anticipation as a crowd of onlookers surge over the tracks and onto the platform to witness the arrival of the first train. The billowing smoke from the locomotive adds an air of drama and spectacle to this historic event. Padstow railway station served as the western terminus for the North Cornwall Railway, operated by the London and South Western Railway. It was a pivotal hub connecting this picturesque coastal town with other parts of Cornwall and beyond. The photograph showcases not only the significance of this transportation milestone but also highlights how it brought people together in celebration. The locomotive featured in this image is an Adams 4-4-0, its powerful presence symbolizing progress and modernity during that era. Although we do not know who captured this remarkable moment on film, their skillful composition allows us to relive a piece of history through their lens. This print from Royal Cornwall Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Padstow's past, reminding us of how railways transformed communities and opened up new possibilities for travel and trade. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our enduring fascination with technological advancements.
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