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Antique Framed Print : GWR Trip Notice, July 1912
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GWR Trip Notice, July 1912
The front cover of a booklet providing information about the GWR Mechanics Institution Trip travel arrangements in July 1912. It shows the number of GWR employees and their families who would be taking the Trip holiday and to where
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 15117309
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1900s Holiday Staff Swindon Works Trip Mechanics Institute Notice
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 24.6cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to July 1912 with this print of the GWR Trip Notice. This front cover of a booklet provides a fascinating glimpse into the travel arrangements made by the esteemed GWR Mechanics Institution for their annual holiday trip. The notice reveals not only the sheer number of dedicated GWR employees and their families who eagerly anticipated this much-anticipated excursion, but also sheds light on where they would be venturing off to. The image transports us to Swindon Works, bustling with excitement as staff members prepare for a well-deserved break from their tireless efforts. It is heartwarming to imagine these hardworking individuals embarking on an adventure alongside their loved ones, creating lasting memories together. Intriguingly capturing a slice of history from over a century ago, this snapshot showcases how companies like GWR recognized the importance of providing leisure opportunities for their workforce. The Mechanics Institute Trip served as not just a holiday getaway but also fostered camaraderie and strengthened bonds among colleagues. This rare piece from the early 1900s serves as an invaluable reminder that even amidst industrial progress, people's need for rest and rejuvenation remains timeless. A testament to both innovation and compassion within workplaces during that era, this print truly encapsulates the spirit of unity and appreciation between employer and employee.
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