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Coal Train
1st April 1908: Railway sidings at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12019984
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1900 1909 Fishguard Freight Train Railroad Track Smoking Train Vehicle Sidings
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of yesteryears into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Our high-quality offering features this captivating photograph, "Coal Train" by Topical Press Agency, taken in April 1908 at Fishguard railway sidings. The grainy texture and raw energy of the coal train coming to a halt against the backdrop of the rugged Welsh landscape are beautifully preserved in this Fine Art Storehouse print. Each canvas print comes with a sleek frame, ensuring a stunning presentation that adds character to any room. Relive the rich history of railways with this evocative piece.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
Coal Train - A Glimpse into the Industrial Era
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph, captured on 1st April 1908 by the Topical Press Agency, takes us back in time to the railway sidings at Fishguard. The image showcases a landscape dominated by billowing smoke and a mighty freight train, symbolizing the power of rail transport during this pivotal period. The composition is strikingly beautiful in its simplicity; the monochromatic format adds an air of nostalgia while emphasizing the stark contrast between light and shadow. The horizontal orientation allows our eyes to wander along the length of the railroad track, inviting us to explore further. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only a means of transportation but also a glimpse into history. This coal train represents more than just raw materials being transported; it embodies progress, industrialization, and economic growth. It serves as a reminder of how railroads played an integral role in shaping societies worldwide. As we delve deeper into this archival gem from 1908, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging sound echoing through time. We are transported back to an era where steam engines were kings of innovation and smoke-filled skies were seen as signs of prosperity rather than environmental concerns. This print captures both our fascination with locomotives and our desire to connect with past generations who lived amidst these marvels of engineering. It reminds us that even though times have changed drastically since then, there is still much beauty to be found in
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