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Antique Framed Print : Crowds at the Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
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Crowds at the Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
Crowds at the naming ceremony for Evening Star at Swindon Works in 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 5386018
1960 Staff Swindon Works 92220 Evening Star
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
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
A Sea of Anticipation: Crowds Gathered to Witness the Naming Ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960 This evocative photograph captures the excitement and sense of history in the air as thousands of people gathered to witness the naming ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960. The Evening Star was a special occasion: it was the last mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain, marking the end of an era in railway history. The scene in this image is one of jubilation and nostalgia. The crowds, a sea of faces, are a testament to the enduring love affair the British public had with steam railways. Among the throng are Swindon Works staff, proud of their role in building this historic locomotive, and railway enthusiasts, eager to be a part of this momentous occasion. Evening Star (92220) is at the heart of the action, resplendent in its freshly painted livery. The locomotive's nameplate, bearing the inscription "Evening Star," is about to be unveiled by the chosen godmother, Miss Doreen Fowler. The anticipation is palpable as the crowd holds its collective breath, waiting for the moment the cover is lifted. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when steam trains were the backbone of the British railway system. It encapsulates the spirit of community and the shared sense of pride in the engineering marvels that defined the age. The Evening Star may have been the last of its kind, but it left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who were there to witness its birth.
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