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Antique Framed Print : Cheltenham Spa (Malvern Road), Gloucestershire, c. 1950s
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Framed Photos from STEAM Museum
Cheltenham Spa (Malvern Road), Gloucestershire, c. 1950s
A view of Cheltenham Spa (Malvern Road) station in Gloucestershire, c.1950s.
Cheltenham Malvern Road station opened in March 1908 and closed to local passenger services in 1960. The station finally closed to all passenger and freight services in 1966
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 1372266
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s Cheltenham Gloucestershire Station Malvern Road
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 21.7cm (14.6" x 8.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Cheltenham Spa's Malvern Road station in the 1950s. Nestled in the picturesque town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the station was a vital transport hub during its heyday. Opened in March 1908, Malvern Road station served both local and long-distance passengers, connecting them to various destinations across the country. The red brick and white-detailed station building stands proudly in the foreground, with the train tracks stretching out into the distance. The steam engine, puffing out plumes of smoke, adds a sense of motion and energy to the scene. The 1950s were a significant period in the history of Malvern Road station. Although the railway network was facing declining passenger numbers and increasing competition from other modes of transport, the station continued to thrive. However, the end of the decade saw the beginning of its decline. Local passenger services ceased in 1960, and the station finally closed to all passenger and freight services in 1966. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of travel, when the train was the primary means of transportation for many. The station's red-and-white sign, still visible in the image, reads "Cheltenham Spa Malvern Road," a reminder of the town's rich history and its connection to the railway network. Today, Malvern Road station stands as a testament to the past, a symbol of the transport revolution that once transformed the way we travel.
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